RE: Tiger Spirit - a Holistic Connection
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I must say this is such an amazing and powerful grounded approach to selfcare. I see how you carefully and intentionally connected movement with emotion and internal balance. Indeed healing begins from within and the awareness you bring to your body signals is so inspiring to behold.
I am glad I came across this post.
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I'm happy that you appreciate this, because I remember you mentioned in a pst that you practice Yoga.
Yes, Qigong is an intentional practice that involves cultivating, proper use, and storage of energy, called Qi
It's a deep practice where you can feel Skin Qi, Nerve Qi, and Bone Qi - that all leave different sensations in the body.
This particular king of Qigong is called the 5 Element Qigong, which is connected to the 5 Elements of the Earth, and associated to 5 main organs within the meridian of the body, and it's all done through the movement of 5 different animals.
Haha, there's a lot of 5, but for me, this practice is like a 10/10 for health benefits and overall well being. Think of it as massaging the internal organs:)))
All I do is a repeat of the same style, just because I am used to certain poses but that doesn't stop me from trying out something entirely new like Qigong. The idea of Skin Qi, Nerve Qi and Bone Qi is all new to me, but it makes so much sense that each layer would have its own energy and sensation.
I really think the 5 Element concept and the connection to organs through animal forms is such a rich system. It really shows how ancient wisdom can still support us in modern life. I can see why you rate it a 10/10! I would definitely be trying it out.
There's nothing wrong with that, and I was like that with my yoga for ages. I only did Vinyasa Yoga and then I was introduced to Ashtanga and more recently Hatha Yoga.
A good way to develop your yoga practice if you do it alone at home, would be to follow Ashtanga because it's a set routine or Hatha Yoga has a set sun salutation, which is a workout in itself. Ashtanga is more advanced, but there's a primary series that you would be able to follow.
I stumbled upon Qigong by chance and I originally started doing the 8 Silk Brocades and then I was introduced to the 5 Element which resonated better.
There are over 2000 different styles of Qigong. The 5 element movements are demanding, but the good thing is that doing the modifications are equally beneficial and it's more about opening up the body gradually, not by force.
Qigong is similar to yoga because they share similar beliefs from Buddhism. Qigong from China and Yoga from India... it makes sense because India is next to China, so the influences mix with the same philosophies. Therefore, I also do what they call QiYo or YoQi, which is a combination of the 2 modalities:)
Wow, I really appreciate you sharing all of that! It's amazing how your practice has evolved over time. I find it encouraging that you started with one style and gradually opened up to others as they resonated with you. I’ve been feeling a bit stuck in my own routine, so hearing about how structured practices like Ashtanga or even the Sun Salutations in Hatha could support a home practice is really helpful. I love the idea of a practice that’s physically engaging but also rooted in gradual, mindful movement. And blending Qigong and yoga into QiYo sounds so holistic, it really makes sense considering the shared philosophical roots. Definitely something I would love to explore further!
I'm pleased you found this helpful.😍
It's common for self-taught yogis to feel stuck in their practice, so I'd suggest trying different ones.
I did this yoga daily for 6 months about 7 years ago, and I was amazed at the transformation in my mind and body. Just bear in mind that those are advanced yogis in his video, so you should only go at your own pace.
Sure! It will be helpful.
Thank you!
You're welcome:)