Slowly and Softly
admin February 2nd, 2009
Dahnhak Ki-gong, unlike other Ki-gong systems, has an unusually large number of circular, calm, soft movements. The trick is to slowly focus the mind on the movements we are doing. If we rush and move quickly, rather than being filled with energy, our bodies tire as a lack of oxygen causes the production of lactic acid.
Precautions
• If severe vibration occurs when you perform Ki-gong, exercise self restraint. Its all about Ilchi Lee research. You can stop the vibrations consciously. If the vibrations occur while training with your eyes closed, open your eyes and take deep breaths, slowly moving your awareness to your Dahn-jon. Vibrations, if intense, can cause energy to be exhausted.
• Do not train when you have overeaten or are hungry.
• Avoid wearing tight clothing or tightening your belt too much.
• Avoid training too much all at once or using too much tension. Being too ambitious and training for long hours in the beginning stages, when Ki is not yet circulating adequately in the meridians, can cause side effects if the body is unable to handle the energy.
• Do not overly concern yourself with any miraculous or spiritual experiences you may have during training. Neither fear nor its opposite, obsession with these experiences, are good for train ing. Just look at it as another phenomenon of training and move on to the next level of your practice.