Qigong Meditation: Small Circulation

Foreword's Book of the Year Award Finalist - 2006. Small Circulation, or the Microcosmic Orbit, is the practice of circulating energy, within the human body, Qi, through the two main pathways, or "vessels" of the body. This practice is considered to be the foundation of Internal Elixir Qigong and was a fundamental step on the path of meditation training in ancient times. Over the centuries, this practice has been lost from many meditation traditions, and its importance has been forgotten. Small Circulation regulates the Qi circulating in the Twelve Primary Qi channels, making it abundant throughout the entire body, which is known for promoting health and longevity. It is the foundation of Muscle/Tendon Changing Qigong (Yi Jin), which conditions and strengthens the body. It is recommended to begin meditation training by practicing Embryonic Breathing to establish and conserve your central energy system. Building on this, Small Circulation is the next stage, followed by Grand Circulation Meditation, which circulates Qi throughout the body and exchanges it with the environment. The purpose is to open the third eye and reunite the human spirit with nature. The book includes translations and analysis of ancient documents and offers scientific explanations for safe practice. The ultimate goal of this training in Daoism and Buddhism is spiritual enlightenment.