What is Mindfulness Meditation?
Meditation used in a secular way is a training of the mind. Meditation practice improves wellbeing, quiets the mind and enhances empathic listening.
There are three common forms of meditation techniques:
Concentrative or Focused attention meditation:
This technique involves directing one's attention on a single object such as the breath, repeating a mantra or looking at the flame of a candle while all other external stimuli are tuned out. This technique is used to induce a state of calm, peacefulness and strengthen the sense of internal focus of control.
Mindfulness, Open awareness meditation:
This technique involves paying attention purposefully to any stimulations such as thought, emotions, perceptions and physical sensations that present to one's consciousness and observe what is in a non-judgmental manner, moment to moment. The practice of intentionally attending to one's experience with a non-judgmental attitude triggers a shift in perspective, which increases tolerance to distress and uncertainty when dealing with anxiety provoking situations.
Compassion or Giving and Receiving meditation (Tonglen):
This technique involves using the breath to send compassion to someone in distress. It helps to counteract compassion fatigue and is a deep source of inspiration.
Meditation used in a secular way is a training of the mind. Meditation practice improves wellbeing, quiets the mind and enhances empathic listening.
There are three common forms of meditation techniques:
Concentrative or Focused attention meditation:
This technique involves directing one's attention on a single object such as the breath, repeating a mantra or looking at the flame of a candle while all other external stimuli are tuned out. This technique is used to induce a state of calm, peacefulness and strengthen the sense of internal focus of control.
Mindfulness, Open awareness meditation:
This technique involves paying attention purposefully to any stimulations such as thought, emotions, perceptions and physical sensations that present to one's consciousness and observe what is in a non-judgmental manner, moment to moment. The practice of intentionally attending to one's experience with a non-judgmental attitude triggers a shift in perspective, which increases tolerance to distress and uncertainty when dealing with anxiety provoking situations.
Compassion or Giving and Receiving meditation (Tonglen):
This technique involves using the breath to send compassion to someone in distress. It helps to counteract compassion fatigue and is a deep source of inspiration.
What is Qigong?
Qigong (chee-gung) is a form of mindful movement / moving meditation practiced to promote health and well-being.
What is Wisdom Healing Qigong? (Zhineng Qigong)
Wisdom Healing Qigong is a system of healing and transformation that applies ancient wisdom and the mind's creative power to transform physical and emotional conditions for optimizing health and wellness.
Using gentle movements, healing sounds, visualization and guided meditation, the mind, body and heart are empowered with more vitality and joy.
Wisdom Healing Qigong Practices:
Awaken Vitality mindful movement practices:
Spinal Bone Marrow Method, Hip Rotations, Crane's Neck, Bending Spine, Chen Chi and Wall Squats.
These movement practices strengthen the shoulders, hips and spine, open channels and allow a free flow of life-force energy.
Lachi healing - where the mind connects with simple hand movements to amplify and direct life-force energy for deep nourishment and healing.
Haola sound and movement (meaning = all is well and is getting better) - awakens mind-body connection, renews and revitalizes.
Inner smile meditation - cultivates goodness and self-compassion.
Five Organ Sound Healing technology - a powerful way to release emotional blockages and stagnated energy from the body's organs.
Lift Chi Up Pour Chi Down - a foundational practice of Wisdom Healing Qigong that uses the mind's focus and physical movements of expanding out and gathering in to strengthen the body, reduce stress, activate more life energy and increase emotional stability.
Benefits of Wisdom Healing Qigong Practices
Qigong (chee-gung) is a form of mindful movement / moving meditation practiced to promote health and well-being.
What is Wisdom Healing Qigong? (Zhineng Qigong)
Wisdom Healing Qigong is a system of healing and transformation that applies ancient wisdom and the mind's creative power to transform physical and emotional conditions for optimizing health and wellness.
Using gentle movements, healing sounds, visualization and guided meditation, the mind, body and heart are empowered with more vitality and joy.
Wisdom Healing Qigong Practices:
Awaken Vitality mindful movement practices:
Spinal Bone Marrow Method, Hip Rotations, Crane's Neck, Bending Spine, Chen Chi and Wall Squats.
These movement practices strengthen the shoulders, hips and spine, open channels and allow a free flow of life-force energy.
Lachi healing - where the mind connects with simple hand movements to amplify and direct life-force energy for deep nourishment and healing.
Haola sound and movement (meaning = all is well and is getting better) - awakens mind-body connection, renews and revitalizes.
Inner smile meditation - cultivates goodness and self-compassion.
Five Organ Sound Healing technology - a powerful way to release emotional blockages and stagnated energy from the body's organs.
Lift Chi Up Pour Chi Down - a foundational practice of Wisdom Healing Qigong that uses the mind's focus and physical movements of expanding out and gathering in to strengthen the body, reduce stress, activate more life energy and increase emotional stability.
Benefits of Wisdom Healing Qigong Practices
- Strengthen the shoulders, hip and spine for improved physical health
- Awaken mind-body connection to renew and revitalize and cultivate presence
- Open the energy channels, allowing a free flow of life-force energy
- Release emotional blockages and stagnated energy from the body and organs for enhanced emotional health
- Promote deep nurturing, self-compassion, empowerment, and healing