The Microcosmic Orbit

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1 The Microcosmic Orbit

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3 微观轨道 Wéiguān Guǐdào Microcosmic Orbit

4 Microcosmic Orbit - Wéiguān Guǐdào 微观轨道 'When man is serene, the pulse of the heart flows and connects, just as pearls are joined together or like a string of red jade, then one can talk about a healthy heart.' The Yellow Emperor s Internal Classic - Huángdì Nèijīng 黃帝內經 (500 BCE) The Microcosmic Orbit - Wéiguān Guǐdào 微观轨道 is a fundamental part of any Qìgōng 氣功 practice that reconnects The Governing Vessel - Dū Mài 督脈, that governs the Yáng 阳 channels of the body with The Conception Vessel - Rèn Mài 任脈, that governs the Yīn 阴 channels of the body. While in the mother s womb a babies Qì 氣, fed from the mother through the umbilical cord, circulates naturally around The Governing Vessel - Dū Mài 督脈 and The Conception Vessel - Rèn Mài 任脈 in The Microcosmic Orbit - Wéiguān Guǐdào 微观轨道. This circulation is prenatal Breathing. When a baby is born, and the umbilical cord is cut that circulation of Qì 氣 separates into The Governing Vessel - Dū Mài 督脈 and The Conception Vessel - Rèn Mài 任脈 and no longer flows in The Microcosmic Orbit - Wéiguān Guǐdào 微观轨道. Practicing and training The Microcosmic Orbit - Wéiguān Guǐdào 微观轨道 can help us to reconnect with that flow of Qì 氣 we experienced in the womb. When Qì 氣 circulates freely around The Microcosmic Orbit - Wéiguān Guǐdào 微观轨道 it helps the balance of Fire - Huǒ 火 (Heart - Xīn 心 ) and Water - Shuǐ 水 (Kidneys - Shèn 肾 ) and increases the body's Guardian Qi - Wèi Qì 衛氣 ; facilitating a Yīn 阴 and Yáng 阳 balance throughout the body. When Qì 氣 fills The Governing Vessel - Dū Mài 督脈 and The Conception Vessel - Rèn Mài 任脈 they are able to feed all the Yáng 阳 channels and the Yīn 阴 channels of the body. There are three main ways of circulating Qì 氣 in The Microcosmic Orbit - Wéiguān Guǐdào 微观轨道 ; The Fire Path, The Water Path and The Wind Path; each has different benefits. The most important and the first to practice is the Fire Path.

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6 Important Points (DU20) (EX-HN3) Upper Dan Tian (DU16) (REN22) (DU14) (REN17) Middle Dan Tian (DU11) (REN12) (DU6) (REN8) (REN6) Lower Dan Tian (DU4) (REN4) (REN1) (DU1)

7 Characteristics of The Microcosmic Orbit - Wéiguān Guǐdào 微观轨道 Vital components of practicing The Microcosmic Orbit - Wéiguān Guǐdào 微观轨道 are: Practice in a quiet place with as few distractions as possible. Meditation is simple; however it is not easy. Visualization is the key to manifestation. Slowly return to consciousness. Successful Practice For successful practice: Establish a regular routine. Pay attention to your posture. If you notice thoughts let them go. Make meditation a habit, rather than a decision. Understand that meditation is a journey. Take the Long View. Contraindications The Microcosmic Orbit - Wéiguān Guǐdào 微观轨道 should not be practiced if any of the following apply: Psychological issues. Reality issues. Ego boundaries. Highly emotional.

8 The overall effect of practicing meditation is to: Lower blood pressure. Reduce chronic pain. Reduce cardiovascular risk factors. Boost the immune system. Develop intuition. Expand consciousness. Improve brain function. Increase creativity. Increase focus. Increase concentration. Increase self-awareness. Increase compassion. Increase happiness. Improve mood. Improve behavior. Reduce stress. Reduce anxiety. Alleviate depression. Functions & Effects Gain a new perspective on stressful situations Aid sleep. Aid relaxation. Gain a new perspective on life Improve quality of life Prolong life.

9 The Fire Path Preparing to meditate Relaxation The Meditation Closing the meditation

10 The Water Path Preparing to meditate Relaxation The Visualization Closing the meditation

11 The Wind Path Preparing to meditate Relaxation The Meditation Closing the meditation

12 Testimonials