Qi Cultivator
Qi Cultivator is a style of training based in Qi Gong, Tai Chi, and the Five Elements System: Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether. It promotes the cultivation of "Qi" or life-force energy. Qi Gong is a practice suitable for all body-types, ages, and levels of experience. Its foundation is based on internal transformation first, called "inner alchemy" as we draw in nutrient rich Qi from graceful, rhythmic movement. The internal support of these vital energies naturally expand to nourish and balance the physical body. Qi Cultivator adapts to seasons, promotes total body holistic health with a focus on grounding, immunity, flexibility, balance, and heart-health. Most importantly, Qi Cultivator's practices are based in observance of the natural world, and the lineage of Qi Gong reaches back as far as 2690 BCE.
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More about Qi Gong and Qi Cultivator
Benefiits
*Improved circulation
*Muscular control and pliability
*Joint health
*Improved focus, mental clarity, overall vitality
*Internal organ health
*Balance/coordination/mind-body connection
*Disease prevention/healing
Sources of Qi
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Breath,
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Food
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Environmental energies circulating in nature (sun, earth, spaciousness)
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Movement
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Meditation
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certain herbs and supplements
The Three Treasures
Jing Qi Shen 精氣神
*Jing is translated as “essence"and is the basis of growth, development, and reproduction/sexual energy (vitality)
*Qi is animating energy or life force that moves through all things but can become blocked.
*Shen is translated as “Spirit” or “Mind" and is responsible for consciousness, cognition, emotional life.
Integrated Qi Gong Forms
For reference or personal investigation, the following forms and movements from Qi Gong are utilized within Catalyst Conscious offerings. They can be inquired about directly and specific workshops are hosted to explore these forms.
The Eight Brocades
Fang Song Gong
Yi Jin Jing
Kuan Jin Qi Gong
Seasonal Qi Gong
Intuitive Qi Gong