Introduction

The concept of the life energy ‘Qi' is central to the ancient belief systems and traditional Chinese medical philosophies. It is found in all living things and it keeps us alive, function well till the moment of our death. Qi flows through the whole body along the network of minute and precise channels called ‘Jing Luo' or ‘energy lines'. On each and every channel, there are numerous points called ‘meridians' or ‘acupuncture points'. These channels are rivers and streams of the body, transporting vital energy to every cell, muscle, organ and interacting system.

Aims of Peng Qi Guan Ding

Peng Qi Guan Ding Qigong is one of the most well received and practised qigong forms in China in during the last thirty years.

The prime aim of Deing Qi Guan Ding is that by practising regularly, we can complete a process of self internal cleansing and by achieving this cleansing cycle, our internal energy is rejuvenated and recharged.

This qigong will effectively develop one's sensitivity to the internal flow of qi, establish the correct breathing and body rhythm, improve one's ability to focus the mind & qi. Practising Peng Qi Guan Ding requires the complete harmony of the mind, the qi and the body. The relaxed and deep breathing is the key to connect all three. When the qi is synchronised with the mind, your mind can lead the qi, to which the body will follow.

The guiding principle of Peng Qi Guan Ding is that the natural energy found in our nature can be nutritious to our internal flow of energy and through focused gentle, natural exercises of qigong, this natural qi can be collected into our cleansing cycle and to generate our internal qi.

Useful Meridians in Peng Qi Guan Ding

Stand naturally straight. Body is relaxed and mind is calm and focused. Rotate the wrists and point fingers forward. Keep arm straight, slide hands forward and back 3 times. Forward to an 15 degree angle to the body.

Lift hands forward to the front of body palm to palm at waist level. Turn palm facing down and circle round the body from left & right. Hands stop and point at ‘Ming Men' (centre of lower back), hold still for one breathing cycle.

Bend elbows and lift hands up. Middle finger press at ‘Da Bao' (between ribs 6 & 7 ). Extend hands forward at shoulder level, palms facing up.

Bend elbows and fold the arms so that palms are pointing at ‘Yin Tang' (centre of the gap between eyebrows).

Extend hands forwards with fingers pointing to the front. Separate hands and lift fingers upward pointing to the ceiling.

Drop the elbows and draw back the hands then push forward. Repeat 3 times. Concentrate on the centre and heel of palm when pushing forward.

Keep arms straight and slide hands out to both sides 15 degree angle and back to shoulder width. Repeat 3 times.

Palms face down and open arms to both sides. Then lift fingers up to point to the ceiling. Drop elbows and draw back the hands then push out. Repeat 3 times.

Keep arms straight and slide the hands upward 15 degree angle and downward to shoulder level. Repeat 3 times.

Palms face up and gather upwards to the top of the head, pointing the crown of the head. Hold still for a breathing cycle.

Hands slowly move down passing the centre of body to the navel. Middle finger press ‘Shen Jue' (the navel).

Move hands to the back along the waist and middle finger press ‘Ming Men' (centre of lower back).

Move hands down along the back of legs to the back of heels. Bring hands round to the front of feet, and hands cover the feet.

Bend knees and crouch down. Push down both hands at the same time. Then lift up the hip and push the knee back, keeping the hands on the feet. Crouch down and lift up. Repeat 3 times.

Lift up arms from sideways to shoulder height with palms facing down.

Fingers point to the ceiling and drop elbows down and draw back the hands then push out to the sides. Repeat 3 times. Concentrate on the centre and heel of the palms when pushing.

Keep the arms straight and slide hands slowly forward to 15 degree angle then back to both side. Repeat 3 times.

Palms face down, keep arm straight and move hands to front of the body.

Fingers point to the ceiling. Drop the elbows and draw back the hands then push forward. Repeat 3 times. Concentrate on the centre and heel of palm when pushing forward.

Keep arms straight, slide hands upward 15 degree angle and slide down to shoulder level. Repeat 3 times.

Turn palms up, gather Heaven Energy, to the top of the head. Hold still for a breathing cycle.

Lower hands to forehead and middle finger press ‘Yin Tang' (centre of the gap between eyebrows).

Hands move down to the back of waist, middle finger press ‘Ming Men' (centre of lower back). Then hands move back to the front of abdomen, middle finger press ‘Shen Jue' (the navel).

Move hands down along the front of the legs, palms cover feet. Bend knees and crouch down. Push down both hands at the same time. Then lift up the hip and push the knee back, keeping the hands on the feet. Crouch down and lift up. Repeat 3 times.

Hands gather from each corner (45 degree angle) upward to the top of the Head. Hold still for a breathing cycle.

Move hand down to the front of the shoulders, palms face forward.

Right hand push forward. Turn left and right hand draw a semi-circle to left. Right thumb press the 2 nd joint of the middle finger when arm is pointing to 90 degree angle. Right hand continue to left then middle finger press ‘Left Chi Hu' (below the centre of left collar bone) while turning back to front.

Left hand push forward. Turn right and left hand draw a semi-circle to right. Left thumb press the 2 nd joint of the middle finger when arm is pointing to 90 degree angle. Left hand continue to right then middle finger press ‘Right Chi Hu' (below the centre of right collar bone) while turning back to front. Hands should be crossed at the front with both middle fingers pressing ‘Chi Hu'.

Hands open to palms and put palms together .

Extend palms up above the head then open hands to the sides level to shoulder. Then hands move forward to the front of body with palms facing up.

Bend elbows and fold the arms so that palms are pointing at ‘Yin Tang' (centre of the gap between eyebrows).

Hands move to ribs and middle fingers press ‘Da Bao' (between 6 th & 7 th rib).

Hands move to the back and mirror ‘Ming Men' (centre of lower back).

Hands return to front and place both hands over ‘Shen Jue' (the navel). Please note left hand cover the right hand for female and right over the left for male. Hold the position for a breathing cycle then finish.