"Qigong is as old as Chinese civilization. The Spring and Autumn Annals, written in 240 B.C. describes a legend that is linked to the history of qigong. All of China was once covered by flood waters. Stagnant waters produced disease and plague, and the people called upon their gods for help. The God-Emperor Yu used his mystical power to cause the rain to subside. He danced on the land with a bear-like gait and used a magic pole to etch deep into the earth's surface a pattern that looked like the Big Dipper constellation. The waters flowed into the newly formed river beds; the constellation of sacred rivers delineated the ancient provinces of China. Emperor Yu moved like a bear becasue he knew that animals and natural forces can inspire people to move with grace and power."
- Kenneth Cohen, The Essential Qigong Training Guide
Karen and I both decided that we needed to learn more about Ken Cohen's Qigong system before we started Day 1 of the 100 Day program. We will be studying the DVD, reading his book, and listening to the audio CDs until 4/18/06 when we will begin Day 1 of the Essential Qigong Training Program.
Sifu Cohen recommends 20-25 minutes of practice for Days 1-10.
His recommended practice for Days 1-10 includes:
Meditation: Posture and Focus 10 minutes
Warm Up: Whole Body Breathing 3 minutes
Purifying the Qi: Bone Marrow Cleansing 10 minutes
Gathering and Circulating Qi: Standing Meditation 4 minutes
Today, I listened to the second audio CD in Cohen's program as I took my regular long morning walk. I also practiced my Taiji and Qigong forms in the morning.
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