What Is Qi? What Are The Benefits Of Controlling Qi? 

                      We've all heard it before: “energy”, “spirit”, “essence”, “soul.” But all of these things refer to one thing, which traces its roots back to traditional Chinese culture: Chi. Also known as Qi, or Ki in some cultures, Chi, translated literally, means “breath” or “air”, the life force or energy flow that fills every living thing. But while this concept sounds like some mumbo-jumbo to many skeptics, in recent years science has shown some evidence that reveals the very concepts of Chi itself. But what exactly is Chi? And why is it important for us?

                                                                      What Is Qi?

The concept of Qi is simply the life process or the “flow of energy” that is found within all living things. While the concept itself is of Asian origin, it is also found in other cultures, like in ancient Greece and India, and found in Jewish and to an extent Christian traditions. The “life force” is not just within each living thing, but also serves as a connection to other living things and their surroundings. This means that everyone and everything is part of the cosmic network, where the one affects the many, and ripples in the events of the world eventually reach everyone else.

Qi is also said to have different categories, can be turned into many different forms of matter or energy, can be used to heal or destroy, and can be used to extend life and, in some cases, even slow the effects of aging.


                                                             Harnessing And Using Qi

Being able to harness the power of Qi gives the person the ability to enjoy its benefits in many different ways. And there are many avenues that people can employ to be able to harness Qi.

1.)    Feng Shui – one of the most common ways to harness Qi is through Feng Shui, which is the art of properly arranging a space and choosing proper placement of objects and any other elements. It can be employed from a small room to whole complexes like commercial centers and condominiums. The concept behind Feng Shui is balancing the flow of Qi, to be able to have it interact properly with the 5 elements of Chinese tradition, have it flow in the right directions, and so on. Properly retaining or dissipating Qi in key points is believed to affect everything from the health of the occupants to the wealth that comes in the area, to the overall luck of the vicinity.


2.)    Martial Arts – another common way to harness Qi is with martial arts. There are many martial arts, both Eastern and Western, that use Qi whether they know it or not. It is known as the explosive use of the internal energy, and can be commonly seen when one sees or hears a martial artists “yell” during a move. Qi can be used in martial arts many different ways, from turning flesh impervious to damage, to making heat radiate from the palms or other areas, to being able to achieve feats of strength that can commonly be associated with superheroes, like punching through walls of stone.

 

 

3.)    Qigong/Tai-chi/Active Meditation – all referring to virtually the same thing, qigong is the concept of uniting proper movement, breathing, meditation, and cosmic awareness, which is said to balance and even increase one's Qi. It can be described as a combination of martial arts, meditation, and personal feng shui, qigong is a method that anyone can do. It can also promote relaxation, heal the body of its ailments, and in advanced levels, actually slow down aging. This is why people see a lot of elderly qigong and tai-chi practitioners in parks all over Asia!

Cultivating and harnessing Qi is a valuable skill that people can learn and benefit from. Binaural beats can help in this regard.
 

 

Tips for Establishing a Daily Meditation Practice

                                         Tips for Establishing a Daily Meditation Practice

                                                               It sounds so obvious, I know. In fact, you'd think it would go without saying. But training the mind, meditating, being mindful, or whatever else we choose to call it only works if we actively engage with it. More than that, it only works if we practice it regularly, preferably on a daily basis with a considered, gentle discipline.
 
                                                               The obvious comparison is training the body, perhaps to get fit or to lose some weight. It's not enough to have the membership card of the gym in our bag or the shiny new trainers at home, hoping we might get fit by osmosis. We need to actually turn up for the event, to engage in physical exercise on a regular basis to experience the benefits. The same is true of the mind.

      Meditate first thing in the morning if you can. 

              It will ensure it gets done, gets rid of any grogginess from your sleep and is a great way to start the day. It will also mean you are more likely to be mindful throughout the day.

                           

         If you choose to do it at another time of day, prioritize it. 

             This means putting it in the diary and committing to it in the same way you would to any other kind of meeting. Whether it is 10 minutes or considerably longer, nothing is more important than the health of your mind.
                                            
                                                           Think "same time, same place."
              When you are looking to develop a new practice, activity or habit, this simple motto will dramatically increase the likelihood of you doing it. Try to create a conducive environment in which you can immediately relax into and make it part of your daily routine. 

                        
                                   Some people find it useful to "attach" their meditation to another daily activity to strengthen the habit.
                For example, think "tea and then meditation," or perhaps "shower and then meditation." By doing this, we  integrate the practice into a well-established routine that already exists. 

                                 
                                                                Be flexible, no matter what. 
                If you intend to train the mind for the rest of your life, you can be sure that there will be days when your routine is thrown out of shape. Don't let that be an excuse to skip a day, just do it later instead. It is always better to sit for a short while than not at all, even if it is only a minute.
    
                                             
                                                              Avoid judging your meditation.
                It is tempting to think you are "good" or "bad" at meditation. In truth, there is no such thing. There is only distraction or non-distraction. If you tell yourself you are bad at something you will lose all motivation and are unlikely to do it. If you understand the purpose, this will never be a problem.
                
                         
                             Always reflect on the benefits of meditation at the end of the session.
                Notice how you feel, physically, mentally and emotionally. The more you establish the connection between training the mind and feeling better, clearer, or calmer, the easier it becomes to sit down and practice each day.
                           
                                                         Keep an "excuse book" close to hand. 
                The idea of this is that when it's time to do your meditation, if you choose not to do it for any reason, you write down why you are choosing not to do it. It may sound strange, but often when we see the excuse on paper, we realize that we really do have the time and that it really does matter.
                                      
                                      
                                                                   Find a buddy to do it with.
                 It doesn't have to be physically together, or even at the same time, but find a friend who's also looking to establish a regular practice and commit to helping each other out. Knowing that someone else is making an effort and may ask us if we have done it or not, can help to strengthen our commitment.

                                                 
                                                            Be realistic in your expectations.
                 Training or taming the mind is a skill to develop over a lifetime.  Sure, there are some immediate benefits to be found, but some take longer than others. If expectations are too high then you may well feel disappointed and demotivated at some stage. So just take one day at a time.

What is Gurupurnima?

                                                TODAY IS 31st JULY 2015 "full moon day"

     

                               
                                 Guru purnima is an full moon day for an ordinary people but in aspects of spiritual level its an auspicious day celebrated for their respected gurus...

                                 Its an important in life to have an guru which help us in all the difficulties, showing us what is correct for us, gurus is not only an leader to us they are good friend, teacher, parent...etc

                                  In india & nepal this is an special auspicious day, celebrated for their gurus who help them in each and every way out.

                                  It said to belived what u think on full moon day, nature will returned it double what you think, say a good thought or thinking for good life etc. nature will double your happy & good life as vice-versa if you think of someting bad or wrong, remain unhappy , think about bad and worst thought. the nature or guru will return the double of what you think...

                               

                                                     What Is Kundalini?

                                  

                                           Kundalini is spiritual energy that can raise the consciousness of a man to higher realms. Ordinary people have it unawaken or inactive. In the physical body, it is located in the coccyx.

In the human body, beside spiritual energy there are spiritual centers. They are called chakras. Each of these centers is related to a certain realm in the Universe. With the development of each chakra, everybody can acquire certain supernatural powers.