Tuesday, October 14, 2008

The true power of mind and body is Ki

There is a lot of discussion about ki, as though it is some kind of mysterious force. But actually, everyone has experienced ki in their life. And we can all learn to increase our ki power.

WHAT ARE KI EXERCISES?

Ki can be thought of as positive thinking, belief in yourself, faith, confidence, or a state of mind/body unification. You have used ki quite naturally many times in your life, at those moments when something totally captured your interest and imagination. It may have been while you were playing a sport, working late into the morning on a project that was important to you, playing with your child, or simply spending time with someone you love.

In each case, you were totally focused and completely yourself. You were achieving a wonderful effect, but seemed to have a limitless supply of energy. These experiences often define our lives, yet their occurrence often seems to be out of our control. Through the study of Ki principles (One-Point, Relaxation, Positive Thinking, and Correct Posture) and the practice of Ki Exercises, though, you can spend more and more of your life operating at this powerful, higher state.

So that's what Ki exercises can do for you. But that doesn't mean you should bare down and do your ki exercises so that, one day, years and years from now, you can appreciate the benefits of ki development, and all the world will stare in awe as you walk effortlessly through life, achieving whatever you like, while inspiring love and admiration in all beings that you encounter (although that wouldn't be so bad). Ki exercises are about feeling good right now. Do them this morning, and they will have an effect - albeit small at first - all day long. Do them for a year, and you will be a different person. Do them for your lifetime, and perhaps people will look at you and say, "Wow, that ki is some kind of mystical force." Then you can tell them, "You got that right."

Here is how we think you can use this Ki Exercise section best.