In the last series of articles, we discussed many interesting topics that ironically led to an interesting coincidence or serendipity. Its always fun to see things unfold in mysterious ways. In the two-part article that appeared in the December 2009 and January 2010 issues of the Mind Body Spirit Guide discussing the secrets of mantra, we explained the law of vibration, which is basically a waveform or frequency and how our bodies and minds radiate this information into the universe.  This article also explained how our thoughts, observations, and expectations influence the most fundamental building blocks of sub-atomic matter, implying that we are in fact creators or at the very least co-creators of the world we experience.

In the February article, some interesting medical cases were presented pertaining to those suffering with multiple personality disorder. It is fascinating to ponder how such miraculous remission or complete disappearance of disease occurs as one personality changes to another. Biologically for example, it literally makes no sense why personality “A” may have a severe and potentially deadly peanut allergy but when a new personality takes over, call him/her person “B” that this new identity can eat peanuts with no harmful side effects even though both “A and B” share the exact same biology. The only thing that makes any sense in these weird medical cases is that some vibrational shift occurs that adds and/or removes energetic information from the biological entity that comprises the “person” we perceive with our normal 5 senses. The clue may be encoded in the fact that even highly sophisticated voice recognition software recognizes each multiple personality as a completely different individual?  Consider for a moment, that your voice is just like a fingerprint where each and every individual on the planet is completely unique in this regard. Also consider that the voice itself is a form of sound vibration or frequency. Now we must ask ourselves this question: “If the sound vibration completely changes to the point that even advanced technology recognizes it as unique, then what other frequencies or vibrations are changing that are leading to these strange yet miraculous medical situations?”  

Serendipity is the effect by which one accidentally stumbles upon something fortunate, especially while looking for something entirely unrelated…. From Wikipedia

Quite recently I accidently stumbled across an interesting company that deals with energy medicine strictly from the perspective of frequency as a homeopathic treatment. The company is called Bio-Magnetic Systems, Limited and they produce several patch therapy products based entirely upon energy patterns or frequency signatures for a wide variety of health issues. The product is called Aura™, which is a simple metallic alloy adhesive patch, similar to a small Band-Aid that is programmed with necessary energetic frequencies for the purpose of restoring or providing the vital energetic information that is potentially missing from the person’s energy field or database. The theory is that once the missing frequencies are input into the person’s energy field, that they will assimilate and become entrained within the field and thus the ailment or disease will be eliminated by the body’s natural ability to use this information to heal itself.

Currently, the company strictly sells to Doctors and Therapists only. As a result of my Qigong background and healing practice, permission was granted allowing me to provide the Aura™ product line as a form of additional or complimentary treatment. At this point, I honestly have no opinion as to the effectiveness of this form of treatment but due to the strange timing coincidence of stumbling upon it after writing the last 3 aforementioned articles, my intuition has been screaming “serendipity” at me. The company provided many interesting success stories and I have also personally contacted a few other therapists that have used the products with positive results (some cases near immediate improvement). However, it is also a known fact that the placebo effect itself can provide a strong healing effect too. In many cases, placebo is even more effective than the actual medicine being tested.

Due to increasing demand for low cost alternative and/or complimentary treatments, this product is being made available to my clients for a limited time at cost (no profit) to provide additional healing resources and to gather valuable research pertaining to this new form of frequency based medicine. There are currently over 33 different therapies too numerous to list, which cover everything from sleep disorders, pain, diabetes, kidney, liver, stamina & vitality, sex hormones, longevity, hair restoration, migraines, autism, circulation, cold & flu, acid reflux & indigestion, mental focus, blood sugar, eye problems, and on and on…..

Each health issue is treated specifically with unique energy signatures. Most treatment protocols take 90-days and may involve up to 3 simultaneous patch therapies. If you are interested in learning more about what treatments are available for your particular situation, contact me via email at your convenience. There is no cost or obligation to obtain information. Additionally, you can obtain a free analysis of your health issue from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective by creating a user name and completing the questionnaire at http://SifuDanFerrera.orientaldiagnosis.com     

This report can be utilized by myself or an acupuncturist or other practitioner of Chinese based medicine to assist you in your complementary treatment options.  Disclaimer: There are no medical claims pertaining to the healing capabilities of these products or services. It is recommended that in all cases of disease, injury, sickness, etc. that the aid of a licensed health practitioner is obtained and that you follow their suggested treatment. This information is being made available for your personal and experimental purposes only and therefore absolutely no claims of healing and/or curing disease are made herein, expressed or implied..

Blessings of Abundant Health & Happiness,

Sifu Dan Ferrera

Sifu Dan Ferrera is the senior Qigong instructor and sole proprietor of the Michigan Institute of Qigong Healing & Wellness, LLC headquartered at the World Class Institute of Martial Arts in Livonia Michigan.

Email: LivoniaQigong@Yahoo.com
Website: http://www.worldclassima.com/qigong.htm

Qigong & Health                                                                        

 

Recently, there has been a lot of buzz in the media about amazing health benefits of Tai Chi and Qigong. How do these ancient health sciences work to significantly improve health and in many cases, completely reverse life threatening illnesses? Today there are literally millions of people all around the world who practice Qigong for maintaining their good health and promoting longevity. Qigong and other related arts are primarily associated with meditation and internal martial arts.

 

Current western medical science is only beginning to understand what Tai Chi and Qigong truly offers us and has only scratched its surface. However, even this tiny amount of new research is already indicating that Tai Chi and Qigong are extremely powerful tools for health and wellbeing that has the potential to help all age groups and ailments.

 

Both Tai Chi & Qigong are “life force energy” systems that are a combination of "bio-feedback", "visualization", and "conditioned response" techniques that can both provide powerful additional therapy in conjunction with most healing protocols, but also can teach us the very skills that may head off physical illness before it manifests. Qigong is a preventative medicine or holistic system. In many medical cases in China, Qigong is often the prescribed treatment for healing diagnosed disease as well.

 

In the newly emerging medical science known as psychoneuroimmunology, which is the study of the interaction between psychological processes and the nervous and immune systems of the human body; this science, although new in the West has actually been practiced and refined to an extremely high level in China in the form of Tai Chi and Qigong. Consider for a moment that the white blood cells of your immune system actually have receptor sites for neuropeptides, which are literally the chemicals of thought and instruct their behavior. Also consider the mind body connection of those with multiple personality disorders (MPD). In several MPD cases medically diagnosed diseases such as diabetes, epilepsy, food or drug allergies and even tumors have completely disappeared when the personality changed to a new identity and then later reappeared when they eventually changed back to the personality with the illnesses. Many examples of this phenomenon are discussed in Holographic Universe by Michael Talbot. This strange & miraculous healing ability in MPD cases implies that the body itself is both neutral and malleable as it changes instantaneously when the consciousness in control changes.

 

“What the mind can conceive and believe, the body can achieve”..Napoleon Hill

 

Although relatively new to Westerners, Qigong is thousands of years old, and in fact provides the backbone of most health care within China today, even though China also employs all the advances of Western medicine. Qigong is a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine itself, and is based on the same principles as acupuncture and other Traditional Chinese Medicine's (TCM) such as herbal medicine. The premise of Chinese medicine is that there is a type of energy flowing through the body via a meridian system. When this flow gets blocked or obstructed in any way, our mental & physical health becomes compromised as a result. There are 3 ways this energy gets blocked, one is physical trauma such as an external accident, obviously if you break your arm this will impede the way energy flows through it. Two is a sedentary life style with poor nutrition. However, the most common cause of energy blockage is unmanaged stress and other unbalanced emotional issues. We know this is correct from both a western medical view and a Chinese medicine perspective because the majority of current health studies and research indicate that around 70% of all illnesses are due to stress. Could it simply be that when the mind is at ease, there is no disease? Come and visit me for a free class and see how Qigong can benefit you. It’s a journey that continues to amaze and inspire me.

For a good home based healing working with various levels of conscious & subconscious mind, check out http://www.quantumk.co.uk/index.htm

 

The 1st time you should watch the video 3 times in a single day. After that, watching once a week or even every other week is a good way to reset your system. It is a lot like improving your computer via defragmentation, only this works on the mind, body & spirit.

Wishing You Health, Happiness, Peace & Love,

 

Sifu Dan Ferrera

                                               

 

Sifu Dan Ferrera is the senior Qigong instructor and sole proprietor of the Michigan Institute of Qigong Healing & Wellness, LLC headquartered at the World Class Institute of Martial Arts in Livonia Michigan. Email: LivoniaQigong@Yahoo.com 

Website: http://www.worldclassima.com/qigong.htm

In the July Issue of the Mind Body Spirit Guide, I gave a simple exercise for converting sexual energy into powerful life force for the entire body. The following exercise builds upon that and allows provides you with a simple practice that will help keep your internal organs in good health while simultaneously increasing the connection between mind, body and spirit. The directions for this internal practice are as follows:

1) While standing upright with knees slightly bent and arms relaxed at your sides begin deep breathing, causing the lower belly to expand and contract as you inhale and exhale. A good method to practice lower belly breathing is to lie down on your back and place a slightly heavy object on your stomach below your navel. A bag of sand is ideal for this, but other items will work as well. The object should rise when you inhale and fall when you exhale, indicating that you are breathing properly. Eventually through continued practice, this will become your normal method of breathing, which will improve your level of vitality significantly.

2) As you inhale, visualize that you are absorbing energy from all directions (front, back and sides) the heavens above and the earth below. As you inhale, you are like a dry sponge absorbing water.

3) As you exhale, feel energy radiating from your body, like a light bulb on a dimmer switch being dialed brighter and brighter, filling the room with light.

4) Perform steps 2 & 3 for three to five minutes

5) Now, slowly raise your palms and point them at one another. As you exhale, gently squeeze them towards one another but don’t let them touch. As you inhale allow them to gently move apart. If you are emitting chi, you should eventually feel a magnetic repelling like sensation between your palms. Tingles, heat, pressure and cool wind are other sensations that you may experience until your chi gets stronger.              

6) Form this sensation into a “ball of energy” with your imagination.

7) Now, raise this ball to your forehead and hold it there. As you inhale, feel the energy coming into the front of your skull and moving towards the back of your skull. As you exhale feel it move from the back to the front. Repeat 5 times.

8) Move the ball to your neck and inhale and exhale the energy through your throat. Then move it below your collarbone to breathe energy into your thymus. Do 5 breath cycles for each organ.

9) Next, do your heart, followed by your lungs. Then do your spleen on the left side of your body, followed by your liver and gallbladder on the right side. Then move the energy into the center of your solar plexus and breathe into the stomach and pancreas. Continue this simple process for the large and small intestines finishing with the bladder and sex organs. To breathe into your kidneys and adrenal glands, reach both hands around your back and point your palms at this area of the body. As you inhale, lean forward slightly and gently squeeze your hands as if you were squeezing a small balloon. Feel the energy going into your back. As you exhale lean back to the initial position and feel the energy on your palms. Repeat for 5 breath cycles.

Obtaining a chart of human anatomy is also helpful for locating as well as visualizing the internal organs. This exercise should be quick and easy, taking less than 10-minutes to perform on a daily basis. If you cannot feel the energy initially, rub your palms together vigorously while exhaling with the sound “Haaaaaah” (like fogging a mirror), warming your hands significantly. Place the warm hands on the body as described above and try to absorb the heat of your hands into the various organs. With regular practice, you will succeed.

On a side note, I would like to make readers aware that the location I teach at (World Class Institute of Martial Arts) was featured as the 2009 winner for channel 4’s (WDIV) “Vote 4 The Best” contests. There are many nice comments about the Martial arts, Qigong and Cardio Kickboxing classes on their site and I would like to express my sincere gratitude. Thank you all very much!

Sifu Dan Ferrera is the senior Qigong instructor and sole proprietor of the Michigan Institute of Qigong Healing & Wellness, LLC headquartered at the World Class Institute of Martial Arts in Livonia Michigan. Email: LivoniaQigong@Yahoo.com

Website: http://www.worldclassima.com/qigong.htm

The Mysteries of Water

1) Internationally renowned Japanese scientist Dr. Masaru Emoto discovered that molecules of water are affected by our thoughts, words, and feelings. Since humans and the earth are composed mostly of water, his message is one of personal health, global environmental renewal, and a practical plan for peace that starts with each one of us.  His research shows that the thoughts directed at water before it is frozen, affect the images of the resulting water crystals, which will be beautiful hexagonal structures or a type of ugly mess depending upon whether the thoughts were positive or negative. The thought “Love & Gratitude” consistently produces beautiful water crystals. The water crystals are also affected by music, prayer and even simple labels attached to the container. Please do yourself a favor and search “Dr. Emoto Water Crystals” so you can see some of his work.

2) We are 70% water, our blood is 90% water and our brain is 83% water. What happens to our physical health and well being as our blood, which is 90% water circulates around our body to the emotionally chaotic brain, which is 83% water and is then charged with all kinds of uncontrolled crazy thoughts and ideas? Wouldn’t this simple biological process charge the water molecules in our bloodstream with our chaotic thought energy and thus change the water’s structure just like Mr. Masaru Emoto discovered? Think what this process does to someone who has constant negative thoughts and a low self-opinion!

3) Another recent scientific discovery literally shows that our thoughts and expectations broadcast energy like a radio station that influence matter on the subatomic level.  For example when one scientist thought that subatomic particles should act or behave in a certain way, they did exactly as he expected. If another scientist thought they should behave in a completely different way, they did just that as well. In other words, the very particles that make up our physical reality changed and responded according to the specific thoughts of the observing individual’s expectations.

When I was younger, and my grandfather would take his medications, he used to say: “I believe that the only thing here that is actually helping me feel better is the water I drink to swallow these pills!”

The Idea

Ok, now we come to the practical part. Here is the basic idea, which I have practiced myself for many years. Since we can easily charge water molecules by simply applying positive thoughts, prayers, words or affirmations to the container it is in, as documented and researched by Dr. Emoto, we have a very simple means of making structured water externally and completely bypassing our chaotic minds. In other words, the targeted water outside our body is being constantly charged by the intent of the words we applied to the container it is stored within and is thus removed from our minds random emotional influence. We can easily do this to our drinking water to acquire more positive qualities of  “Love”, “Compassion”, “Gratitude”, “Forgiveness”, “Vitality”, “Health”, etc., which should seem somewhat obvious from Mr. Emoto’s research.

Dr. Masaru Emoto was once asked, what word, word combination or phrase had the most powerful effect on charging and cleaning water crystals. His response was “Love & Gratitude” consistently produced the most beautiful water crystals. I personally think this is interesting and may also have something to do with Yin & Yang theory.

If we examine these two words, we can see that Love is more Yang as it is radiating, expansive and outflowing. Gratitude is the Yin side of the cycle, which is receiving and thankful. This Yin & Yang word combination may contain a valuable secret for using and applying other word combinations. In other words, you may have better success if you use word combinations that complete the Yin & Yang cycle. For example, “Peace & Happiness” would in theory be superior to either of the words written individually since Peace completes the Yin side of the equations as it is inwardly content and relaxed, where Happiness is outward flowing and expansive. The same can be said for the “Health & Vitality” word combination. Health is an internal expression, where Vitality is the outward expression of these two similar polarities. This is just a theory, but there may be something of merit to this hypothesis.

Try drinking at least one glass of structured water each day for a full month and observe if you notice any changes in your emotional state and feelings of wellness. Similarly bless all of your meals with the same words and intent. This is something very easy to do that can truly produce some profound effects. Especially since Mr. Emoto’s research also shows that charged water tends to spread and proliferate charging all of the other water molecules it comes into contact with.

For those that would like other low cost tools for making and energizing structured water for better health & energy, you can email me at the address below.

Sifu Dan Ferrera is the senior Qigong instructor and sole proprietor of the Michigan Institute of Qigong Healing & Wellness, LLC headquartered at the World Class Institute of Martial Arts in Livonia Michigan. Email: LivoniaQigong@Yahoo.com  Website: http://www.worldclassima.com/qigong.htm.

Vibration

Science has proven that everything is in a state of constant motion, that we call “vibration”. Every form of matter, energy, substance, form, color, sound, light, shape, specie, etc. is moving and has numeric frequency as its core essence and is thus determined through various rates of vibration. Everything to a greater or lesser degree has some type of main center or nucleus that it revolves around, the same as the Moon revolves around the Earth, which in turn revolves around the Sun, which in turn revolves around our galactic center and so on. Through vibration, we get every form of everything, from the individual atoms to the minerals up through the visible solids all the way to the highest forms of life or energy known and unknown in the fourth dimension, both above and below our conception. Every single miniscule change in the rate of vibration, is a different form of matter, substance or life, each one being a complete universe unto itself and revolving around its own center.

 

Creation Stories Genesis

 

“In the beginning, when GOD created the heavens and the earth and the earth was void without form; and darkness was upon the face of the waters. The Spirit  (or breath) of GOD moved upon the face of the waters and said ‘LET THERE BE LIGHT’ and there was light. In the beginning was the WORD, and the WORD was with GOD, and the WORD was GOD.”   In these Biblical passages from Genesis & John, we receive a great scientific truth. The spoken word of GOD is the great vibrational power that created the known universe. From the very beginning, GOD spoke the WORD, which divided the darkness of unmanifested space into energy and matter, form and activity. Creation commenced when the Spirit of GOD invoked the WORD, sound or vibration, which unfolds unmanifested energy into form. GOD is eternally unfolding this abyss in orderly sequences via the nine digits. There are no mistakes in the divine plan. Everything is highly organized and mathematical in its manifestation. All things seen or unseen are in a state of vibration and as such have their specific number, color, sound, static or dynamic form and function. Everything in the entire universe has its own keynote or individual rate of vibration, which is coded in the alphabet of numbers. As Galileo once wisely stated, “The truth is written in the great book of nature, but only he can read it who can decipher the letters in which it is written.” Pythagoras said, “The world is built upon the power of numbers.” Everything in the universe operates together based on their specific levels of harmony, sympathetic resonance and/or disharmony to other forms, tones or vibrations. Everything responds to this primary law, as it is the cause, which produces the effect! Each specific frequency vibrates in unison with other vibrations, in their own speed, thus there will be attraction between some rates of vibration, while others repel. This in turn creates the law of opposites (duality) that allows us to understand many other things. Therefore, to truly know someone or something is to literally “have its number”, which is the real meaning of the expression. This in short is the great law of vibration.

 

Science is now proving that there is only ONE WAY in which everything is created,

including your happiness, prosperity, relationships, situations etc.. There is only one

way, one process, one secret to creating anything in your life, in this world, and in this

universe. Either you learn it and use it to create the life you’ve always wanted, or you can leave it to chance and take what life gives you. It’s your choice… “There is only one way to create anything in your life.” If you take the time to learn this Secret now, you will have “mastered all physicality.” In other words, you will have the ability to create things in the physical world at will, whenever you want them. This may sound absurd or “to good to be true,” but science is now proving what many mystics and spiritual leaders have been trying to teach us for thousands of years, i.e. that we have the power to create our heart’s desires at will, if we would just USE THE POWER! So take in a deep breath and let out a sigh of relief, you can finally relax.

 

 

The Science Behind the Vibrational Secret…

 

1. Everything is made of energy…

Science is now proving that our physical universe is really made of energy. If you were to

break down everything you see around you, including yourself, into smaller and smaller particles (atoms, electrons, protons etc..), you would end up with very small, subatomic particles, which are nothing but pure raw energy. Everything you see in your world, including the chair or couch you are sitting on, the people around you, the money in your wallet or purse, the building you are in etc… EVERYTHING is made of energy. So even though things seem to be solid and separate from you, on the atomic and subatomic levels, everything ultimately blends together into one giant energy soup. Since absolutely everything is made of energy, including you, your relationships, your health, your money, even your success and happiness, then these things are also affected by the Laws of Physics or the “Natural Laws” of the Universe as many spiritual leaders have called them for centuries. More importantly, once you understand these Laws, you can predictably affect and even direct things such as money, relationships, health and more.. into your life at will, as you so desire. This may seem like magic, but it is nothing more than you working in harmony with the established natural, scientific laws that has already created everything that exists in the known universe today.

 

2. We emit and radiate “thought energy”

The next exciting discovery is the fact that the thoughts in our heads do not stay in our heads. Scientists have recently discovered that “thought” is actually pure energy and it is sent and  broadcast from our bodies into the universe. Thoughts are actually transmitted from our bodies just like a radio or TV signal is broadcast and then this “energy” travels outward interacting with other energies of similar nature or frequency. Everyone and everything on the planet- and in the universe- is emitting energy; and one of the primary ways of controllably broadcasting this energy is with repetitive mantra. Understand that this “thought energy” has the ability to create or manifest reality and modern science is now proving this ancient practice as well…

 

3. Thoughts affect and create physical reality…

Science is now proving that our thoughts have the ability to literally create things out of seemingly nothingness in the universe. In the past, we did not have the equipment to gauge or measure any changes or creations caused by our thoughts. But now, with the advent of what are known as particle accelerators (magnifying devices that allow us to see the smallest particles), we can witness the changes thoughts produce in the physical world. By using particle accelerators, physicists have discovered that subatomic particles (the essence or energy that makes up our physical world) appear to exist only when someone is thinking about them, or trying to observe them. When a scientist puts his or her attention upon them, they mysteriously flash or pop into existence. This appears that subatomic particles are in fact created by sending thoughts in their direction. So when a scientist begins to observe a viewing area, the particles or essence of all physical matter simply materializes. “Our attention directed to the formless wave energy is EXACTLY what creates the reality that we call a particle or solid, or the physical world.” In other words, you literally create reality with your thoughts. This is why a focused controlled mind is infinitely more powerful than the typical chaotic mind and is exactly why the practice of mantra can have such profound effects.

 

Another shocking discovery was that when one scientist thought that subatomic particles should act or behave in a certain way, they did. If another scientist thought they should behave in a different way, they did. In other words, the particles that make up our reality changed and responded according to the specific thoughts of the individual scientists expectations. The exciting conclusion of this observation is: “Creation of anything in the physical universe is determined by what kind of intent and attention you place on it.” In other words, what you think or expect effects what you bring about. What you focus on, either good or bad, you begin to create it. This is especially true for Qigong practioners or others who cultivate internal energy. But wait, it gets even better…

 

4. Like energy attracts like energy

Thoughts are pure energy and energy is magnetic. One law of energy is this: Energy of a

certain quality or vibration tends to attract energy of a similar harmonic quality and vibration. This is called the Law of Attraction and sympathetic resonance. In this law, like attracts like and similar vibrations stimulate other vibrations of harmonious frequency. So like thoughts attract like thoughts and thus similar events. The Law of Attraction states that like energy attracts like energy. Since thought is the primary creative energy, thoughts attract anything and everything related to them. So, if you think about something long enough, you can actually begin to attract things related to those thoughts. This explains why when someone is thinking a lot about a person, that very person can suddenly call you on the phone or just show up out of the blue. But how is this possible?

 

Remember, everything is made of energy. People are made of energy, money is made of

energy, everything is made of energy, and when you focus your attention on something specific, you are radiating out energy, which then begins to attract similar or like energy. So if you are thinking consistently about attracting money or wealth, you will repel it because this is a feeling of lack, but if you focus thoughts more like “I am happy and successful”   and if you keep your attention on it long enough, you will attract situations, opportunities, etc. that will present themselves that make obtaining wealth a real possibility for you.  The Law of Attraction states: whatever you hold your attention on, you will attract, that is if you know how to do it correctly. Many people have tried using thoughts in this manner and failed to attract anything they desire into their lives. In fact, people have used mind techniques such as affirmations, visualizations, positive thinking, goal setting, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), prayer and a host of other mind techniques only to find their situation worse off than before they started. “Knowing how to use the Vibrational Secret is even more important than knowing what it is.”

 

What is Mantra?

The word mantra literally translates as “thought form” and these sound vibrations or “words of power” originate from the Sanskrit language, which is believed to be one of the oldest communication systems based upon man’s original speech and is thus more pure or closer to the unmanifest than other languages. Based upon the prior vibrational and scientific information given above and the understanding of the meaning and inner significance of a specific manta, we can realize the very nature of that which it represents. The human mind has always described the physical “manifest” world by giving it a name and describing its form.

 

How to use Mantra

 

The suggested method for mantra practice is to first choose a mantra that suits your goals and objectives. Many will tell you that you cannot use certain mantras without receiving it from a guru. This is not true and such behavior is a con and a type of cheating. It is only true if you believe it to be true. Everyone has more than enough spirit to combine vibration and intent and results prove always prove themselves out beyond manufactured beliefs. Again, this is especially true for those who practice Qigong, meditation or other systems that cultivate internal energy. The next step is to practice the mantra with faith and devotion every day for 40-consecutive days. You should practice for at least 10-minutes as a minimum requirement. More serious practice would involve chanting the mantra 20 to 30 minutes a day. Third, you should select a time when you will not be bothered or disturbed in any way. You should sit upright with your spine erect for maximum energy flow. You may want to gaze at a hypnotic image, burn incense or watch a candle flame to calm the mind. This is known as “Trataka” and is a practice that can open your third eye during the mantra chanting. Finish the session with an expression of thankfulness, love and sincere gratitude, knowing in your heart that the practice has been successful and productive. Here is a simple affirmation you can use: “Right now, in this very moment, I am attracting success in all my endeavors because I am already a successful being. Since likes attract likes, I can only attract more success, for this I am truly Happy, Thankful and at Peace with myself and others.”

 

Sample Mantra:

Om Kreem Kreem Kreem Hum Hum Hreem Hreem So Ha (Very Powerful mantra to acquire all attainments)

 

Seed Syllable or “Bija” Breakdown:

Om sounds like “Home” with the “H”. Om is the primordial sound from which all creation was formed and thus reveals all things. It stimulates the 3^rd eye chakra, eventually allowing us to communicate with the divine spirit within us.

Kreem sounds like “Cream” This sound has a powerful magnetic effect and attracts the energies needed for success like the force of gravity. This seed-sound speeds up the effectiveness of any mantra that includes this bija.

Hum sounds like “Whom” This sound has healing, purifying and protective powers. It has the ability to cut through illusion and light your inner fire.

Hreem rhymes with “cream”This sound is regarded as the supreme guide and is considered to be an equal to Om. All divine worship can be performed with this sound alone.

So Ha sometimes written as Swa Ha sounds just as it is spelled (both pronunciations are correct). This sound represents your devotion, trust and surrender to God based upon your beliefs.

 

Try chanting this mantra every day at the same time whenever possible for 15-minutes. You should sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor and your spine straight and upright. It is suggested that you wear earplugs for two reasons (1) to block out any distractions and (2) so you can really feel the vibrations of the sounds resonating in your mind and body. It also helps to stare at some type of hypnotic image like the Sri Yantra, a candle flame or a hypnotic spiral to both calm and focus the mind. When you are finished, close your eyes, express thanks and gratitude and recite the affirmation previously given. Do this everyday for 40-days and record the results in a diary or journal. 

The mind is a “Control Freak”, which attempts to govern and resist forces and events, which cannot be controlled. You become upset when it rains, the economy dumps, your team losses, your plans were forced to change, there is a traffic jam, the line is long, someone cut you off, and many other reasons to numerous to include. Don’t try to control or resist “what is”, instead surrender and accept what is and find the joy of simply being present. Step outside yourself and view the situation from a larger perspective. Find the positive elements within, make “lemonade out of lemons.” Notice how nature is unaffected by our mental garbage. The birds still fly, the grass still grows, flowers bloom, the sun rises and sets, etc.

The universe is large enough to absorb and dissolve all of your problems. Take a moment and just close your eyes. Breathe deeply and let out a soothing sigh of relief. Now, with your eyes closed look at the darkness behind your eyelids. Move your awareness into this endless void somewhat like swimming under water. Notice that it does not matter which direction you move your awareness, the darkness is infinite. Dissolve, release and surrender all of your problems into this endless void. Simply let them go. Take in another deep breath, hold it in for a moment and release one more time with a soothing sigh of relief. Open your eyes and focus on the palm of your hand. Try to feel it, sense the pulse of your beating heart in your hand. Look at the detailed line patterns and fingerprints. Notice that when you became present, your mind ceased with its annoying chatter.

If the so called problem is more than just a annoying nuisance, then the next step would be to change your perspective, which is completely under your control. Transform your “problem” into a “project”. When you view it as a problem, you are putting up barriers to the flow of life and resistance to what is. When you view it as a project, you become present in the moment. “When you have a PROJECT it comes with defining the Vision, setting goals, assigning tasks, gathering resources and learning whatever is necessary for the completion of the project as well as all of the
knowledge gathered along the way to completion.”-Larry Short. A simple change of perspective can dramatically transform your reality.


Opportunityisnowhere

Opportunity is nowhere

Opportunity is Now Here


When problems arise, the only thing that requires a change is your perspective. Transforming your view to that of a project immediately allows you to become decisive now. It removes the illusion that you are a helpless “victim” and places you in a position of power, choice and control. You will also find that many so called projects are just meaningless annoyances that don’t even deserve your time or attention and you can simply let them fade away, being consumed into the fast approaching past.

“In the sky, there is no distinction of east and west; people create distinctions out of their own minds and then believe them to be true.”- Buddha. Look at a globe and tell me which direction is up!

Sifu Dan Ferrera is the senior Qigong instructor and sole proprietor of the Michigan Institute of Qigong Healing & Wellness, LLC headquartered at the World Class Institute of Martial Arts in Livonia Michigan. Email: LivoniaQigong@Yahoo.com Website: http://www.worldclassima.com/qigong.htm

Energy healing is based on the ancient understanding of our internal body. Both Yoga and Traditional Chinese medicine believe that our "life force" known as Chi or Prana creates energy fields that become unbalanced during emotional or physical disease. Because energy is literally everywhere at all times, our individual energy fields are thus part of an interconnected whole. Therefore, the use of specific intention by one individual can aid in the health and well being of another.

 

"A human being is a part of the whole, called by us ‘Universe,’ a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separated from the rest - a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest to us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty. Nobody is able to achieve this completely, but the striving for such achievement is in itself a part of the liberation and a foundation for inner security." - Albert Einstein

 

Many individuals discover healing ability on their own and use their own individual means of directing their intention to heal. Others practice according to schools such as Reiki, Polarity Therapy, Quantum Touch and so on. There has been much progress and acceptance for energetic healing methods from western medicine in the past decade. As George Bernard Shaw once said: "Progress is impossible without change; and those who cannot change their minds, cannot change anything." In the United States, a more common form of energy healing found in many hospitals is Therapeutic Touch, which has now been taught to thousands of nurses across the country. In my personal practice, I use Qigong, Reiki, Seichim, EFT, Polarity Therapy, Tong Ren and other pranic healing methods and other empowerments that I have received from lineages that I’m connected with.

 

It is part of the cure to wish to be cured – Seneca

The last thing a man will give up is his suffering. (Gurdjieff)

 

Healers operate in many different ways. For example, they visualize images, effects or symbols, send mental intentions for diseased cells to die, send intentions for cells to revert to their optimum state of health, or simply send loving energy. A common theme is the intention for the well being of the client. Another is focusing on being a conduit for a loving, universal life force. In my own experience and practice, I have found that it is typically more beneficial to avoid words that have negative connotations such as “kill” or “die” and the like. A better choice is “reduce” as this thought can be received as a positive or benefit. A very simple healing intent can be “Restore Health----Reduce Disease.” Thoughts have a powerful effect on physical outcomes that quantum physics is just beginning to understand. "For each illness that doctors cure with medicine, they provoke ten in healthy people by inoculating them with the virus that is a thousand times more powerful than any microbe: the idea that one is ill." - Marcel Proust. Napoleon Hill said it as: “What the mind can conceive and believe, the body can achieve.” In the Bible, God reveals his name to Moses as “I AM” and later when the 10 commandments are given, the 3^rd says not to use the Lord’s name in vain. When you have thoughts such as “I AM SICK” or “I AM Depressed”, etc. How can you expect these intentions to have any positive outcome on your well being?

 

"One act of beneficence, one act of real usefulness, is worth all the abstract sentiment in the world." - Ann Radcliffe

 

Japanese researcher, Dr. Masaru Emoto discovered that the crystals formed in frozen water reveal physical changes when specific, concentrated thoughts are directed toward them. He found that water from clear springs and water that has been exposed to kind loving words show brilliant, complex, beautiful and colorful snowflake patterns. In contrast, polluted water, or water exposed to negative thoughts, form incomplete, asymmetrical patterns with dull unappealing colors. When you consider that the human body is mostly water, you can potentially see the physical connection between our daily thought patterns and our health as well as seeing how the thoughts and intent of a healer can aid in your recovery.  

 

"The good you find in others, is within you as well. The faults you find in others, are your faults as well. After all, to recognize something on your outer world you must have a reference point on your inner world.  The world around you is a reflection, a mirror showing you the person you are. To change your world, simply change yourself.  See the best in others, and you will be at your best. Give to others, and you give to yourself. Love others, and you will be loved. Seek to understand, and you will be understood. Listen, and your voice will be heard. Teach, and you will learn."  ~ Author Unknown

 

A recent article from the Cleveland Clinic wrote: “An interesting feature of energy healing is that it may be performed over distances of thousands of miles. The "life force" claimed to be transmitted by energy healers does not have the properties of any known form of energy. A comparable practice to energy healing that is used frequently in the West is prayer. A 1996 survey showed that 82 percent of Americans believed in the healing power of prayer. A survey of patients in American Cancer Society support groups for breast cancer found that 88 percent experienced beneficial effects of spiritual and religious practice.” When I do distance healings, I do not have to “send” the energy as this energy is omnipresent, it exists everywhere at all times. I simply manipulate and instruct the available energy that is already where the recipient is located to perform specific healing tasks based on their particular health issues.

 

"If you want to find the secrets of the Universe, think in terms of Energy, Frequency, and Vibration" - Dr. Nikola Tesla

 

Love, Joy & Gratitude,

 

Sifu Dan Ferrera

Michigan Institute of Qigong Healing & Wellness, LLC

http://www.worldclassima.com/qigong.htm  

LivoniaQigong@Yahoo.com

Chi follows a type of cyclic rhythm just like the 4 seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter. The time period from March to October is when Yang chi is really on the rise as the plant kingdom awakes from its winter sleep. This is particularly strong from the middle of May to August. If possible, you should try to take advantage of this period by practicing your standing Qigong exercises outdoors by large trees, rivers & streams, waterfalls, lakes or ponds, oceans, etc. It is a good time to connect with the life force of nature during these months. Avoid excessively windy days or bad weather conditions, but try to make the effort when possible.

From Middle October through January, chi is drawn inward and is contractive or Yin and is actually a good time for your skeletal system, bone marrow and blood as the chi is naturally compressed into these areas of the body. Therefore, it is easy to see that chi itself has a natural rhythm that can be used to your advantage as you train throughout the Earth’s seasons. The exercises remain unchanged, but the effect or benefit of the exercise automatically changes with the energy of the seasons and the tidal effect of the moon.

On the lunar side of the cycle, you will find that chi is stronger 3-days prior to the Full Moon all the way into the full lunation and weakest near the New Moon. This is true for approximately 70% of all students. The other 30% will find the exact opposite effect in other words the 3-days prior to the New Moon is the strongest for them while the period near the Full Moon is weakest. Logically, this lunation effect is strongest from the Middle of May to August when plant & tree life is most active and thriving.

Scientific research done by Guy Cramer of United Dynamics Corporation indicates that people are significantly affected by the ratio of positive or negative ions in the atmosphere. He created an indicator that he calls the ion ratio that he uses to predict the stock market, how athletes will perform, weather patterns, etc. with nearly 80% accuracy. An ion is a microscopic particle that either has a negative or positive charge. A normal breath of air has thousands of ions mixed in. Studies by Oxford University, RCA laboratories, U.S. Air Force, Mercedes Benz… with ion generators conclude that ions can have a dramatic impact on human performance and behavior.

After charting his ion ratio indicator and breaking down its cyclic components through array analysis and spectral analysis, I have determined that the moon and its phases has the greatest influence on the ratio of + or – ions in the atmosphere.

The peak in negative ions typically occurs 3 days prior to the full moon, which also supports physical experience with Qigong training methods. For the majority of Qigong practitioners, chi sensations will be much stronger a few days before the Full Moon. Only 1/3 of students should find that their chi gets stronger on high positive ion days, which usually occur just prior to the New Moon. The Full Moons that occur nearest the changing of the seasons: March 21st, June 21st, September 21st and December 21st are very strong; particularly March and September as the Sun crosses the path of the Earth’s equator causing a balance between the amount of night and day.

With this basic knowledge of Mother Nature’s natural chi rhythm, the Qigong Practitioner can maximize the benefits of his/her training by scheduling more focused or intense workouts during these highly beneficial times.

Recently, there has been a lot of media coverage on the ancient health practice known as Qigong (Chee, Gung) and for this, I am truly grateful. However, as someone who has literally dedicated thousands of hours training and practicing this powerful art, I want to make sure that people are clear in their understanding of what Qigong is all about. Currently on Dr. Oz’s realage.com website, there is a Qigong workout that people can put into practice. There are a great number of Qigong systems and the one presented is a Dao Yin training method. The link is:  http://www.realage.com/StayingYoung/YOUToolsTips.aspx?tip=19

 

On the page is a statement that says: “The most important goal of chi-gong is to learn how to breathe correctly -- which involves breathing from the tan tien -- a point 2 inches below the navel.” This is not accurate and needs to be clarified so Qigong doesn’t become an energetically empty system similar to what has occurred with many Yoga practices. Qigong is primarily the science of bioelectricity generation, accumulation and circulation within the human body. The practice is entirely based on ENERGY control and manipulation both inside and outside the human body regardless of the particular system or method being trained. The breath is a means to connect to the internal energy (Nei Chi) as well as the external energy (Wei Chi). In fact, there are thousands of Qigong systems that don’t emphasize breathing or focusing on the tan tien at all. The most important element of all Qigong systems is to first gain awareness of Chi itself. Once you have acquired this awareness, you begin to use it in a variety of movements, postures, meditations or exercises, while trying to stay connected to the energy at all times. Chi is not something that you visualize or imagine it is something that you actually feel inside and outside of the human body.

 

The concept of using visualization or imagination is another common misunderstanding of the Chinese character “Yi”, which means, “mind intent.” If you hold your hand out and imagine that your fingers are wiggling, they don’t wiggle. You have to actually use intent to cause them to move. Similarly, you have to train your mind or intent to accumulate and manipulate the life force energy known as chi, which will lead to an actual physical tactile awareness of this powerful healing energy. 

 

Here is a simple meditative Qigong you can do right now.  Find a private area where you will not be disturbed for a few moments. Sit or stand in a comfortable position with your back straight and upright. If you stand, your knees should be slightly bent. Turn off any lights and close your eyes and relax. Take in several deep full belly breaths. As you inhale, mentally make the “Mmmmm” sound as if you were enjoying something really delicious exhale with a soothing “Ahhh” sound. This should be a relaxing feeling, like taking a warm shower. Repeat until you feel very calm and relaxed. Now, inhale slowly through your nose and “FEEL” yourself glowing brighter and brighter, like a light bulb on a dimmer switch slowly being turned brighter. Hold your breath in for a moment pausing as you continue to amplify the brightness of your glowing radiance. Exhale and repeat. Inhale again and feel like you are illuminating the entire room with intense bright light. On the next inhale continue to expand your glowing radiance so that it penetrates the walls and mentally repeat: “The unlimited energy of the universe is flowing within me, I can feel it.” Repeat this several times along with the alternating thoughts: “More and Thank You!” After you have done this for several minutes, open your eyes and point your palms at one another and try to feel the space between them. You may feel tingling, sensations of heat or cold a magnetic repelling or attracting force or combinations of these feelings. This is Chi and it can be used for health, martial arts, and enlightenment or for the energetic healing of others.

 

 

 

For those interested in learning more about Qigong, please contact me. To achieve the benefits of Qigong training, one must be committed to regular practice. Benefits come much quicker with group practice, which is one of the major advantages of Qigong classes. I also have a home study course: Authentic Teachings of Shaolin Qigong available through Amazon books: http://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Teachings-Shaolin-Qigong-Complete/dp/1434842134

 

Sifu Dan Ferrera is the senior Qigong instructor and sole proprietor of the Michigan Institute of Qigong Healing & Wellness, LLC headquartered at the World Class Institute of Martial Arts in Livonia Michigan. Email: LivoniaQigong@Yahoo.com Website: http://www.worldclassima.com/qigong.htm

            Napoleon Hill once said: “what the mind can conceive and believe, the body can achieve”. Personal experience has shown that this is not just an expression! The connection or link with thoughts in your mind to every single cell within your body is truly capable of producing miraculous effects. Consider for a moment, the placebo effect, which is a measurable improvement in one’s physical or emotional health that cannot be attributed to medical treatment because the patient only received a “sugar pill” or some other inert (innocuous) form of treatment. In other words, the patients get better, even though the treatment does absolutely nothing! On average, the placebo effect alone will cure or provide measurable relief in 30% to 40% of all patients being treated regardless of what type of problem is being treated. For example, if you treated 100 people for arthritis pain, and you gave everyone a little sugar pill and told them that this was the latest medication for arthritis, about 30 to 40 people out of this group would have measurable improvement in their condition. The funny thing is that some people will even report side effects from the “medication” such as vomiting, dizziness, nausea, dry mouth, constipation, diarrhea, headaches, etc., which cannot be caused by a tiny sugar pill. There are specific problems such as depression, where the placebo effect is exceptionally strong, curing around 80% of all those treated. Psychologist Irving Kirsch, at the University of Connecticut, believes that the effectiveness of Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil and similar drugs may be attributed almost entirely to the placebo effect. There have been studies conducted on “pain relief” where placebo was shown to be 55% more effective than morphine. How can this be?

 

The placebo effect suggests that a person's beliefs and hopes about a treatment, combined with their level of suggestibility, may have a significant biochemical effect on the body. Sensory experience and thoughts can affect neurochemistry. The body's neurochemical system affects and is affected by other biochemical systems, including the hormonal and immune systems. Thus, it is consistent with current knowledge that a person's hopeful attitude and beliefs may be very important to their overall physical well being and recovery from injury or illness. For those that are interested, the field of “Psychoneuroimmunology” or PNI studies the effect that our thoughts have on our bodies. My personal belief, as well as many other psychologists, immunologists, neurobiologists and scientific health researches is that our individual thoughts, beliefs and emotions directly affect our physical bodies. We believe that thoughts and emotions fueled by individual belief, which are all generated in the brain, send powerful bioelectric-biochemical messages through our nervous system thus stimulating our immune system, releasing powerful hormones. Thus it may be that through a conviction of thought, we can physically change every cell within our body. Consider for a moment, that scientific animal research has shown that white blood cells have specialized receptor sites for neuropeptides, which are the chemicals of thought and instruct their behavior. Most of us are familiar with the fact that white blood cells make up our immune system army. They are the soldiers that lead the fight against deadly diseases, virus invasions, bacterial infections and so on. Now, let us put “two and two together”. If these cells have receptor sites for “thought chemicals” that will instruct their behavior, then it is literally our minds that control our bodies, right down to the cellular level. You are probably wondering what you can do with this information and how far this belief thing can go. The short answer is nobody knows, because “the sky is the limit”. Consider this for a moment. In 1957 psychologist Bruno Klopfor published an article titled, “Psychological Variables in Human Cancer” published in the Journal of Prospective Techniques.

 

Mr. Wright had highly advanced stages of lymphatic cancer. His lymph nodes were swollen with tumors the size of baseballs. His spleen and his liver, the bodies main filtration system, were so enlarged, that they drained 2 full quarts of milky fluid out of them each day. The doctors pronounced his case terminal, said that everything had been tried and gave up on his chances for survival. Interestingly, Mr. Wright heard about a new experimental drug called krebiozen for the treatment of cancer. Unfortunately, the drug was only available to cancer patients who had a minimum of a three-month life expectancy and Mr. Wright was not expected to live this long. Mr. Wright desperately begged and pleaded with his doctor for this drug until he finally gave in and agreed. The doctor injected him with the drug on a Friday but did not expect Mr. Wright to survive through the weekend. Unbelievably, on Monday, Mr. Wright was feeling absolutely wonderful. According to the doctors, “the tumors had melted like snowballs on a hot stove”. Just 10-days after Mr. Wright’s first krebiozen injection, he was released from the hospital and pronounced cancer free!

 

Unfortunately, this story does not finish with this happy ending. A few months later, the American Medical Association published a nationwide study on krebiozen announcing that it did not work and was completely worthless in the treatment of cancer. Mr. Wright, being extremely interested in the drug, read the study and his cancer suddenly returned, and he died just two days later! This amazing story shows us how profoundly we can enhance and/or inhibit the very biological functions that keep us alive simply by embracing and believing in either positive or negative expectations. When Mr. Wright believed that he was given the cure for cancer, his baseball size tumors melted away and completely disappeared in just 10-days. How could an ineffective drug produce such a miraculous result? The only logical answer is that it was not the drug! It was the interaction of his mind, body and spirit harmonizing with his belief!  Similarly, even though he was pronounced cancer free by his doctors, when he found out that the drug did not work, his cancer returned aggressively and he died shortly after reading the AMA report. Never underestimate the power of your thoughts and beliefs to transform yourself. As you progress in Qigong training, you will receive instructions in a wide range of techniques for harnessing these truly awesome powers of mind, body and spirit.

 

Sifu Dan Ferrera is the senior Qigong instructor and sole proprietor of the Michigan Institute of Qigong Healing & Wellness, LLC headquartered at the World Class Institute of Martial Arts in Livonia Michigan. Email: LivoniaQigong@Yahoo.com

Website: http://www.worldclassima.com/qigong.htm