In the ancient classics, the Small Universe (小周天, or xiao zhou tian) is often referred to as the ultimate Qigong technique. In other words, all other forms of Qigong pale in comparison.
history
History of Qigong: Bone Marrow Cleansing
Unlike the other two Qigong sets that Bodhidharma taught, there are no written records of the techniques for Bone Marrow Cleansing. Some people think this means that the art has been lost. But the art was not lost.
History of Qigong: The 18 Luohan Hands
Who are these 18 Luohans, and why are we interested in their hands? The word Luohan comes from the Sanskrit word Arhat. Both words refer to a person who has cultivated a high level of spirituality, somewhat like a Christian Saint.
The Secret of Energy Flow
Have you heard of a secret Qigong technique called Flowing Breeze Swaying Willow ( 搖風擺柳, or Yao Feng Bai Liu)? Probably not. That’s why they call it a secret!
History of Qigong: Sinew Metamorphosis
The 12 postures of Sinew Metamorphosis involve subtle, internal contractions. This is why they are sometimes classified as “Hard Qigong”….