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  • #16
    Uff Leo, i am so happy to find this thread.

    I have been making my lists for a while and now i can complement them.

    Than you very much!!

    Big hug

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    • #17
      Dear Leo,

      Thank you very much for your work.
      This list helps me a lot.
      Thank you for your time and energy.

      Much gratitude,

      Yumi

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      • #18
        Hi Leo,

        thanks for your time!

        All the best,

        Maxime

        Maxime Citerne, Chinese Medicine, Qigong Healing & Internal Arts

        Frankfurt - Paris - Alsace


        France: www.institut-anicca.com

        Germany: www.anicca-institute.com

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        • #19
          Here is the significance of the pattern order in 18 Lohan Hands from Sigung´s recent Q&A.
          I just saw it and thought it may contribute to this thread


          What is the significance of the order of the 18 Lohan Hands?

          — Sifu Jeffrey Segal, Chief Instructor of Australia

          Answer

          Like in all other chi kung exercises, the Eighteen Lohan Hands are holistic and thematic. Each one of the Eighteen Lohan Hands contribute to good health, vitality and longevity, which are holistic benefits of all chi kung, as well as thematic benefits specific to the exercise.

          The following is a brief list of the thematic benefits of each of the Eighteen Lohan Hands. Examining this list will reveal the significance of the order of the Eighteen Lohan Hands. Please note that only the main benefit relevant to the question is shown for each exercise, other benefits are not shown.

          1. Lifting the Sky generates an over-all chi flow.

          2. Shooting Arrows activates chi flow.

          3. Turning Head sends energy down the central nervous system

          4. Plucking Stars open meridians of the arms and legs.

          5. Punching with Angry Eyes strengthen the heart.

          6. Merry-Go-Round operates on organs at the abdomen.

          7. Carrying the Moon works on the back of the body.

          8. Nourishing Kidneys sends chi down the legs.

          9. Three Levels to Ground works on the knees.

          10. Dancing Crane works on the legs.

          11. Carrying Mountain facilitates waist rotation.

          12. Drawing Knife opens the Eight Wondrous Meridians.

          13. Presenting Claws sends chi to the fingers.

          14. Pushing Mountains facilitates chi flow to arms and legs.

          15. Separating Water opens the chest.

          16. Big Windmill sends chi to the hands.

          17. Rotating Knees makes the legs flexible.

          18. Deep Knee Bending sends chi to the toes.

          Hence, the Eighteen Lohan Hands start with a general chi flow and activate meridians for subsequent chi flow to specific parts of the body working from the head down the body to the legs. Every part of the body (and mind) is involved.

          While the eighteen exercises fulfill the general aims of chi kung in providing good health, vitality and longevity, they also deal with specific health problems related to particular parts of the body.

          Having fulfilled the fundamental aims of chi kung in providing good health, vitality and longevity, the eighteen exercises also enhance mental clarity and increase energy for peak performance, and then prepare practitioners for the highest spiritual attainment.

          The order the exercise are arranged facilitates these aims and objectives.
          Engage and maintain joyful practice!

          May all of you get the best benefits from what you do.

          Anton Schmick
          Shaolin Wahnam Germany Nord

          shaolinwahnamchina.com
          http://chikunghamburg.wordpress.com
          http://shaolinwahnam-nord.de
          http://kungfu-luebeck.de

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          • #20
            It does, thank you very much Anton!!!

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            • #21
              Just re-visited this thread....

              and again, it has given me another new insight.

              Thank you.

              Joko
              开心 好运气
              kai xin... .......hao yunqi... - Sifu's speech, April 2005
              open heart... good chi flow... good luck ...
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              Have we not opened up thy heart ...? (The Reading, 94:1)
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              Be joyful, ..and share your joy with others -(Anand Krishna)

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              • #22
                Originally posted by Anton S. View Post
                Thank you very much for your work Leo!<br>
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                I completely agree with Anton! After one year I found very useful effect by Leo's generalised well-made list. Many Thanks Leo!&nbsp;

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                • #23
                  Brother Leo, this is great!

                  Thanks a million.

                  Best Wishes
                  James
                  Aaahhhhh!

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                  • #24
                    Excellently))) it is possible to talk about different levels of performance of these exercises!
                    One and too exercise can be used for the different purposes...

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