Chinese Meditation

Key to Wisdom?

Chinese Meditation is a particularly ancient type of meditation. Let's have a look at what is it and how to do it.

• What is Chinese Meditation?
• How to Do it
• Chinese Meditation Benefits

What is Chinese Meditation?

How does it differ from Buddhist Meditation, Taoism or Zazen?

Chines Meditation actually includes many forms. Three of the most popular are Chi Kung, Wuji Gigong and Taoism

These types of Chinese meditation have been practiced over thousands of years, and are known to be extremely effective in relaxing your body and mind, and in helping you attain a state of peace.

Chinese meditation became known in the Eastern regions 1000s of years back. But it only gained popularity in the West in the last 10 to 20 years. . It's complete in itself - but you can combine it with other types of meditation too.

Chinese meditation is particularly known for calming the mind and bringing it to a state of reflection and contemplation.

It focuses on bringing your body, mind and breathing style in harmony with one another, till your entire self comes into a state of deliberation.

Chinese Meditation - How to Do it

The most popular type of Chinese meditation are Taoist, Chi Gun and Wuji Gigong. Let us take a look at how to do each one.

Taoist meditation

Sit comfortably but upright. - be sure to check meditation posture to find out why.

Balance your body weight evenly, straighten your spine and focus on the physical sensations such as heat, cold, tingling etc.

Now concentrate on the way you breathe. Be fully aware of every breath that enters through your nostrils, fills up your lungs and gets exhaled.

Next move your concentration onto your energy levels. Follow the flow of energy inside your body with every breath you take. Keep swallowing the thoughts that dissipate with every breath. Do this until you feel at peace with yourself.

You can also chant mantras while maintaining focus on your breath and visualize positive and tranquil images.

Chi Kung meditation:

Chi Kung practitoners use slow graceful movements and controlled breathing techniques to promote the circulation of "Chi" or energy within your body.

The aim of Chi Kung is to develop and store this Chi (life force energy).

Wuji Gigong:

Wuji Gigong form of Chinese meditation is practiced to attain a silent and tranquil state of mind.

Stand upright with your knees slightly bent and feet shoulder-width apart. Keep your head erect (as if suspended by a thread).

Softly press your tongue against the roof of the mouth, just behind the teeth so that you can swallow saliva generated during meditation.

Now close your eyes and imagine a line starting from the top of your head reaching till the floor between your feet. This is your balance line.

Inhale naturally through your nose deep into your abdomen and exhale slowly from your mouth, through slightly parted lips.

Practice this easy meditation for forty to sixty minutes on a daily basis.

Harmonize your breath - Harmonize your mind.

Taoist, Chi Kung and Wuji Gigong Chinese meditation focus on increasing the flow of energy, calming the mind and achieving wisdom. The main factor that sets Chinese meditation apart is the fact that it not only concentrates on getting your body into a state of reflection but also helps you achieve wisdom.

Practicing Chinese meditation regularly can bring your physical body in harmony with your inner soul and help you attain longevity and good health.

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