Hi , Welcome to week 13 of the home study course.
This weeks pattern: Reverse Hands Bend Waist, or Nourishing Kidneys as it is more commonly known is a very powerful pattern and I give it a 5 on the TOM Scale. From the TCM view point the Kidneys are linked to the functioning and health of anything to do with sex. Virtually any sexual problem can be linked to poor functioning of the Kidney system.
A sub branch of the Kidney meridian goes to the brain and this pattern can also be of benefit to the ‘intellect’.
Nourishing Kidneys also completes the first 8 patterns of the Shaolin 18 Lohan Hands, which are also known as the Ba Duan Jin, or 8 Pieces Brocade. The Ba Duan Jin is one of the most common forms of Qigong in the world and there are many different versions of it!
We’ll also look at how the time you spend on each aspect of PERFECT changes over time as your practice evolves.
In order to complete this weeks lesson, just follow these 4 steps:
Step 1:
→ Watch the Videos
Step 2:
→ Download and read the written material for week 13 and complete any homework!
Step 3:
→ Practice Nourishing Kidneys – form only until you are so confident you know what you are doing, you can do it easily with your eyes closed. Only then practice it with the breathing. Remember the two golden words – relaxed and gentle. And remember if you can’t touch your toes easily – use Drumming Kidneys!
Step 4
→ Complete the progress tracker for week 12 – this is vital!
Until next week enjoy your practice.
Marcus James Santer
To watch the videos just click on the video window. If it keeps stopping and starting, just pause it for a few minutes, to allow it to get a hard start on putting the data into memory and then press play again..
Video 01 – Intro and Overview – 04:15
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Video 02 – Supplementary Exercise (Drumming Kidneys) – 02:50
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Video 03 – Form – 04:29
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Video 04 – Form + Breathing – 03:40
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Video 05 – As Qigong – 08:13
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Video 06 – The Evolution of your Qigong Practice – 07:14
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Video 07 – Homework and Next Weeks Lesson – 01:41
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Week 13 Written Material
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