Qigong / Chi Gung Techniques

Static Postures

In chi gung practice there are many excersises and routines. Perhaps the most basic form of qigong is the static postures. These postures usually consists of certain body positions one will hold for a period of time. We see this in yoga and mnay other forms of meditation and qigong.

Perhaps the most common posture would be the ‘standing post”. This posture is seen in many arts, and it is some what similar in nature throughout the various disciplines.

I will demonstate some basics postures and give some pointers to keep in mind when holding these postures. My article ChiGung Simplified will help explain some of the theories used here.

The Standing Post Posture:

Front veiw

1= feet shoulder width apart (do not use a large stance)

2= knees bent slightly (they should never go past the toe)

3= hips relaxed and bent (do not stick out rear end)

4= elbows relaxed, hanging by sides

5= shoulders relaxed(they should role slightly back)

6= eye closed and relaxed

7=neck and head straight( as if suspended from a string)

side veiw

1= feet shoulder width apart (do not use a large stance)

2= knees bent slightly (they should never go past the toe)

3= hips relaxed and bent (do not stick out rear end)

4= back straight and relaxed

5= shoulders relaxed(they should role slightly back)

6= neck and head straight( as if suspended from a string)

The next two postures are done the same except the arms rise to a different position.

Young Man Shoulders The Mountain:

These techniques are some basics for energy building, storing, and feeling basic chi movement. When practiced you should try to totally relaxed and try to “feel’ the soles of your feet, or the palms of the hand. You can also concentrate on you dantein(about two inches below your naval), or the top of your head.