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Zi Ran Qi Gong Level 1 Description by Master Liu

Level 1:  舒筋清经功(Shu Jin Qing Jing Gong)
Tendon & Meridian Cleansing Method (Recognition)

During this stage the practitioner will undertake exercises involving
gentle movement of stretch and cleanse the body’s tendons and energy
meridians.  The goal of stage one is to obtain a state of meditative
relaxation through movement and to move in such a manner that their
entire body feels as if it is “interconnected”. As the practitioner
becomes more efficient at relaxed interconnected movement, enters the
meditative emotional state required for such movement, they most
likely also feel subtle physiological sensations, such as increased
blood flow to the palms or feet, or a tingling sensation along
meridians. This is known as “floating” the Qi.

When the practitioner reaches this stage they will also notice that
certain parts of their body will feel “blocked” at certain points and
that the Qi can not move freely there.  It is through this practice
that the Qi Gong practitioner can then identify areas of “carried”
emotional stress, and therefore will have achieved recognition. As the
progress of training, practitioner will learn to release this physical
and emotional tension as well as to unblock Qi blockages within the
body and lets Qi flow.