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causes depletion of our Jing, the deepest and most vital
of our energies. In fact, in traditional Chinese Yang
Sheng practice, the conservation and development of Qi,
Blood and Jing is considered one of the main aims.
The answer is to find time to withdraw, to nourish
yourself, to have ‘me time’. Be less Yang and more Yin.
Don’t give importance to things that don’t deserve your
emotional energy.
Practice of deep breathing, relaxation techniques, yoga,
Qigong, tai chi or meditation can help to develop this
skill. In addition, as we all know, to attain physical and
mental relaxation really is a skill, and it takes practice!
Reading Daoist books, either classical or modern, can
also help you to find ways to ‘think less and have little
desire.’
I’ll leave Li to say the rest….
“Refrain from unnecessary taxation in order to nourish
the form, and empty the heart to protect the spirit. Take
longevity or death, obtaining or losing without
attachment, being at peace with their number, and take
bereavement lightly. Then Blood and Qi will naturally be
in accord and harmonious, evils will find no place to
lodge, and disease will quiet and not increase. If one
keeps to all this, one follows the Dao, and one can obtain
the true purpose and delight of life.”
Neil Kingham has been involved in
the Chinese healing arts for over 14
years. His interest in the area began
with Taiji and Qigong, and these
disciplines remain an important part
of his own practice today. He has
trained in the UK and China, and
runs a busy practice in the UK in
Bristol and South Wales. He is a
great believer in using the Chinese
health arts to prevent illness and disease, and maintain optimum
health. Neil is a respected writer and teacher in the field of
Chinese medicine. He is also an experienced practitioner, and
course/workshop leader, and has worked in diverse settings
with corporate groups, young sports-people, children with
learning difficulties, and various health organizations. For
more information about Neil and his blog, go to http://
neilkingham.com
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