What is ‘Chi’ and why is it important?
There are many different ways that you can use chi energy – in martial arts, for defence and to control an aggressor, through to esoteric healing.
- Chi is the life-force and energy of the universe which flows through everything. It is also known as ki, prana, vitality, magnetism, etc. It cannot be seen, but can certainly be felt and experienced.
- It can be used in many traditional ways to improve your life… acupressure, acupuncture, shiatsu, reiki, aikido, chi gung, tai chi, etc.
- Tao Tantric Healing incorporates this ancient knowledge.
How can Tao Tantric Healing help me increase my ‘chi power’?
- Air contains the energy and life-force of the universe, which you receive through your lungs to every cell of your body. Most people ordinarily breathe 15-20 times a minute, using only one sixth of their lung capacity. You can learn how to breathe more slowly, five or six deep, calm breaths a minute, will boost your chi energy.
- Breathing in is taking in supplies and breathing out spreads them throughout the body. When breathing in, it is important to take deeper breaths than usual. When breathing out, it is important to concentrate on spreading and distributing, as breathing in and stocking up energy happens unconsciously and automatically.
- With practice this type of breathing can be a regular, basic habit, even during sleep. The chi of the universe is then changed into powerful human energy, that can be used as a force of healing or defence.
- In Tantric Healing sessions you are encouraged to breathe consciously to increase your chi power. During deep bodywork we breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth to maximise detoxification benefits.
- Concentration on the act of breathing out creates a balance between consciousness and posture. It causes a balancing of the energy of muscles, nerves, and the hypothalamus and thalamus glands.
- If you practise regularly, you can feel more relaxed and energised unconsciously, naturally and automatically.
- For strong chi, your energy, strength, and consciousness must always be relaxed, without tension and in harmony.
- Tantric Healing will help you to still and calm your body, mind and spirit. When you have developed this ability you become powerful, strong and full of positive chi. If you do not dwell upon your thoughts but just let them go by, like clouds passing in the sky, the substance of your mind is motionless.
- Tao Tantric healing uses ancient and modern techniques to maximise your experience and understanding of chi for positive and lasting benefits in your life
Tantric Healing gives you a certain presence, posture and attitude
A graceful yet powerful state where your body, breath and mind all become one. When three conditions are met you are able to express your chi power to the maximum:
- Stability of your centre of gravity while sitting or standing.
- Concentration of consciousness using the discipline of your mind.
- Correct breathing in harmony with your mind, body and spirit.
When all of these conditions are met, you will the ability to lead the minds of others in a harmonious manner, avoiding a clash of energy by neutralising the fighting spirit of opposing forces. You will be able to surround your life with the overwhelming strength of your chi power.