Dear Brothers and Sisters, how are you? Now you have entered into the 12th week. You are reaching almost 3 months into this long distance course. After reaching the stage of activation of Xian Tian Qi - this "The 100 Days Foundation Kungfu" is also known as the Rejuvenation or “TongZi Kung” (celibate, no sex life, for 3 months). So, your ill-wind has been dispelled. Your internal body has been cleansed and your facial appearance is glowing. In ancient times, this was the foundation kungfu for the practitioners of Tan (elixir). If you have conscientiously practised, your body will become healthy and you will feel blessed. Not everything needed to be mentioned. There is a saying that "Health is Wealth". You will feel healthy and happy naturally.
Within the next 2 weeks, you have to learn 4 new WaiTanKung Movements. You may experience some strain, but you have to persist. Just like going round a peak - the road is winding, the mountain is bright and the water is clear. Having experience the Tankung atmosphere for a few decades, you may want to linger around such wonderful experience. Treat this as your whole life‘Health Preservation Kungfu” experience. Your body will have this precious "Life Nourishing" (Yang Sheng) effect. Those who are away from their homes focus on their careers and their future. Their parents need not worry about them and it is hoped that these old folks can also practice. The old folks and their children are apart at a distance but both should be relaxed and need not worry.
1. All the lessons on the Supplementary Movements, the Han Dao Yin Movements, and the WaiTanKung Movements have the health keeping effects to prevent ill-wind. However, the body experiences occasional weak and strong periods as part of our lifestyle. When you travel away from home – you may face epidemics. If you are not careful with your life – you may catch cold and flu. It is difficult to prevent. Do not be disheartened. Please visit the Discussion Section of the Waitankung Website. Go to the Main Topic Section, search for the Flu Article (No. 2406, Health Preservation and Prevention for Flu” – Application of Waitankung ) for reference. You can print this out, carry with you, refer to and experience it frequently.
2. For this Week's lesson, first practice Han Dao Yin Exercises 1–7 to soften tendons and bones and to activate qi and blood circulation. Then, practice Yu Bei Shi, Tu Na Kung, Hand-Thrusting in Half Squatting Position (Dun Shen Shuai Shou Bai Shou Kung), Arm-fluttering with up-lifted toes (Yi Bi Zu Qiao Yi Miao Kung), Fist Circling at Ear-side (Die Zhi Wei Quan Shen Mi Kung, Palms Facing Skyward and Groundward (Xian Ren Tuo Tian An Di Kung) and Crossed Arms Trembling (Shuang Shou He Shi An Shen Kung). Now, welcome the new lessons Facing-upward Palms Moving Up and Down Before Chest (Pen Zhu Ru Jian An Po Kung) and Waist Turning Sideway With Ringed Arms (Yu Hui Zhuan Dai Da Miao Kung). Continue with Da Xian He Bu and Xiao Xian Bu. Finally, do the complete Supplementary Movements. Everyday, about a million people in Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia and more than 10 countries in different parts of the world practice WaiTanKung – either individually or in groups. Obviously, you are one of them. Train conscientiously. Treat this as a link in your daily routine.
3. If you have any questions in your training, please make use of the Waitankung Website and make reference to the Main Topics. Search by keying in the key words and look for similar questions and answers. Or, you may refer to this week's Discussion Section and search for similar questions and answers. You are welcome to pose any questions. The Instructor will reply as soon as possible.
3.練功過程的疑問,仍請多參考,及利用「中華
[Topic 2:] Facing-upward Palms Moving Up and Down Before Chest (Pen Zhu Ru Jian An Po Kung)
Explanations : This Movement regulates the mobility of the shoulders and the hips; and also smoothens the circulation of blood and qi. It has the effect of energizing the Spleen Meridian, promotes metabolism, enhances energy and stabilizes the emotions.
[標題二:] 外丹功第八式「捧珠入觐安魄功」
說明:調和肩胯活動,氣血暢通,有健脾經之效,促進新陳代謝,增加活力,情緒穩定。
Training begins: 1. Stance: Stand on the spot at Yu Bei Shi Stance. Move the left hip half a step to outer shoulder width. The body squats down between 25o – 45o. Both shoulders and the heels are in alignment. Open both hip joints and tuck in the coccyx. The spine is straight and vertical. The tongue touches the upper palate. Open the mouth slightly, eyes look forward and slightly buoy up the head. Sink both shoulders. Following this, place both hands level in front of the breasts. Stretch the 10 fingers. Open both elbows extending beyond the outer shoulders. Raise both heels. Now each hand is like carrying a pearl.
2. Training begins: Count silently 1- 9. With each count press the palms and tilt the fingers once. Repeat 9 times. Then turn the head to the left and to the right 3 times each. Then return to the centre. Turn to the left and return to the centre. Repeat 3 times. Similarly, turn to the right and return to the centre. Repeat 3 times. Lower both hands to navel level, the finger tips of both hands face each other. Gently raise and lower both hands a total of 36 times. Stop at chest level. Turn both hands downward with the palms facing down. The middle fingers are in alignment. Slowly lower both hands down to the front of the navel. Slowly lower both heels. The body rests firmly. The knees are in line with the soles. Both shoulders and hips are relaxed and opened. After this, we will proceed to Waist Turning Sideway With Ringed Arms (Yu Hui Zhuan Dai Da Miao Kung).
Supplementary Explanations. This Movement uses the palms to induce interaction between the chest, the abdomen and the Triple Burner; and harmonizes the qi of the internal organs. Beginners - do not move the elbows. Only move both hands up and down. Breathe naturally. Palms are flat, relax the wrists. Extend both elbows outward. Stand firm. Sink both shoulders. Both knees are aligned. Both feet are parallel. Raise both heels – the supporting points are the balls of the feet - as if the heels, the coccyx and the spine form a straight line. You can be relaxed, firm and stable.
Essential Points: Peng Zhu Ru Jin An Po Kung is like "offering a pearl to the Emperor", with honor and gallantry. The appearance becomes radiant by the days. All vital points of the body function efficiently.
4. If you have any suggestions, please reflect them in this week's Discussion Section. This is your contribution to this center and the Instructor and his Associates will be happy to receive them and be thankful to you.
4.如有建議事項,請在本課程討論區反映,這也是對本中心的回饋,教練及伙伴都會欣喜接受,滿懷感恩。
[Topic 3:] Waist Turning Sideway With Ringed Arms (Yu Hui Zhuan Dai Da Miao Kung)
Explanations: The Dai (Belt) Meridian encircles the whole waist. The rotation of the Dai Meridian regulates the functions of the kidneys, the back and the spine. The middle-aged and the elderly trainees practicing this Movement would bring great benefits to their health. The younger trainees can achieve better agility of the waist. It also regulates the kidneys, the liver, the spleen, the intestines and the stomach organs.
1. The Stance: stand on the spot. After the previous Movement - Facing-upward Palms Moving Up and Down Before Chest (Pen Zhu Ru Jian An Po Kung), change into the Waist Turning Sideway With Ringed Arms (Yu Hui Zhuan Dai Da Miao Kung). Both feet are at outer shoulder width and trunk sits on both hips. Body squats down – maintaining a level between 25o - 45o. Depending on your age and physical capability, adjust your height. Both feet are parallel. Attach both soles to the ground. Head is buoyed up. The tongue touches the upper palate, teeth slightly touching, and the lips are gently closed. Tuck in the coccyx, eyes looking ahead horizontally. Breathe naturally. Both knees must not sway sideways. The 10 fingers are stretched open at the same level with the navel. Both palms face downward. Wrists and fingers are level. Extend both elbows sideway. Maintain both elbows at an oval shape. Avoid protruding the chest. It must be relaxed and upright.
2. Training begins: Count silently 1- 9. With each count press the palms and tilt the fingers once. Repeat 9 times. Xian Tian Qi vibrates slightly from the nerve endings, the back of the hands to the palms and to the wrists. Xian Tian Qi flows to the base of the palms, to the finger tips, back to the palms and then to the fingers. The fingertips, palms, wrists tremble slightly. Then rotate the waist to the left 90o and back to the right 90o. Rotate left and right 36 times. Relax the chest and abdomen. Palms are flat at waist level. The rotation is very free and smooth flowing through the navel in front and the Mingmen at the back. The waist must be flexible and the organs must be supple. Good! Stop and Sit upright.
3. Supplementary explanations: The body is relaxed and sits upright at 45o. The centre of gravity is sunk. The waist is relaxed and supple. Rotate the body to the left and right. From a 90o rotating angle slowly turn to 180o. When you stop, place both hands in front of the navel. The palms are level – slightly pressing downward. The finger tips are aligned. The body is calm and stable (not swaying). Calmly wait for the qi rotating round the body to interact with the palms and the waist portion. Stop! Return to Yu Bei Shi stance.