The Daoist Kunlun Swimming Dragon Qigong is a very powerful exercise because of its coiling, twisting and spiralling movements which the Chinese call “Reeling Silk Work” (Chansigong) which makes the Qi spiral around inside the body as it travels through the energy pathways known as meridians and channels ( Jingluo). The twisting and coiling actions also gently stretch the tendons, muscles and joints of the entire body releasing muscular tension and stiffness that as accumulated within the body due to inadequate working conditions and the stresses and strains of a fast paced lifestyle can bring. Everyday our bodies are constantly under attack from tension and stiffness that can have a very negative effect on our health causing us to become irritable, depressed and miserable with ourselves and our loved ones. Practicing the Swimming Dragon Qigong Exercise can help to replenish your body of low energy levels that can be trapped inside the muscles and joints because of the tension and stiffness that has built up over a long period of time through its dynamic stretching movements the tension and stiffness can be released allowing for the individual to fully relax.
The reeling silk movements that are to be found in the practice of the Swimming Dragon Qigong can simply involve the twisting of the arms and torso all at the same time or the whole body including the legs can also be twisted and spiralled to stretch and dredge the Yin & Yang meridians and channels (Jingluo) clean of any sickly, turbid energy that has accumulated within the energy pathways. As the individual begins to perform the reeling silk actions of the Swimming Dragon Qigong form they will begin to experience various sensations inside them such as the whole body suddenly feeling very warm or hot, a tingling sensation within the fingers and feet and a thickening of the extremities as more blood and Qi flow into them.
Above all the Swimming Dragon Qigong can help individuals who suffer with back problems caused by muscular tension being trapped in their back due to having to remain in an ark ward body position like leaning over a desk or having to constantly stand upright in one position while working for long hours. Or for individuals who suffer with stiffness of the spinal column and hip joints. The twisting, coiling and spiralling actions of the silk reeling (Chansijin) methods of the Swimming Dragon Qigong help to stretch open the joints of the spinal column and joints allowing for better circulation of the blood and Qi to enter and strengthen the body’s health.
LFIAA Under Technical Director Keith Ewers 