The Foundation Course
is made up of three complementary practices. Each practice develops
a specific skill and jointly they represent the essence of the entire
system. All subsequent practices build on top of the base you establish
at this level.
4 GOLDEN WHEELS
Your physical body is interpenetrated by a network of subtle energy
pathways called meridians. Subtle energy called Qi (pronounced chee)
circulates through these channels to regulate your health, vitality,
emotional balance, mental sharpness and creativity.
Three powerful energy centers called Elixir fields (Dantian
in Chinese) act as the main collection centers for your Qi. Your
lower Dantian is located three fingers below your navel; your middle
Dantian is located at the midpoint between your nipples; and your
upper Dantian is located behind the midpoint of your eyebrows in
front of the pituitary gland commonly known as the 3rd eye.
4 Golden Wheels is a practice
that expands your three Dantians into energetic hemispheres inside
of your body. These form the first three Golden Wheels. The fourth
Golden Wheel is formed by the Central
Meridian, an energy channel that runs from the top of your head
to the base of your trunk and interlinks the other three Golden
Wheels.
When this energetic matrix is activated your breathing slows down.
Your mind relaxes and your heart softens sending waves of love and
gratitude flowing through your body. This experience forms the initial
transformation of consciousness.
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