Introduction to the Seven Sets of 108 Meditation Prayer:

The exercises are based on the three chakras, seven wheels and the supplement of the lotus movement. *** There are seven sets; from simple to difficult, from Be aware of observing the body, observing the mind when it comes to breathing; fully embody Zen in movement; practice both movement and stillness without duality of mind and body.

From basic routines to advanced routines*** only the simplest and most basic set of seven sets of movements are shown here.

1. Looking at 108 prayers from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine

If you look at 108 prayers from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, you will find that the movement principle of 108 prayers is closely related to the basic principles of traditional Chinese medicine. 108 prayers is an exercise method that can perfectly interpret the theory of traditional Chinese medicine.

Traditional Chinese medicine is a science that understands the changes in the human body through natural changes and cures diseases through the harmony of the mind and body. In contrast, Western medicine only judges diseases based on the symptoms on the surface of the body and uses drugs or surgeries to combat the disease. Simply put, the focus of Western medicine is "treating diseases", while the focus of traditional Chinese medicine is "treating people" .

Western medicine is based on anatomy and believes that diseases are caused by changes in certain parts of the body, so diseases are also named after the diseased parts. For example, problems with the heart are called heart disease, and joint problems are called heart disease. If there is a problem, it is called arthritis. Western medicine mainly treats diseased areas.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that human beings are an organic whole, and local diseases are inseparable from the health of the entire body. If the body's innate vitality and self-healing ability can be restored and strengthened, the body can be restored to health. Therefore, the doctor's treatment behavior can only be regarded as the initial intervention and adjustment of the human body's recovery. To put it simply, Chinese medicine believes that human diseases are not "cured" but "recovered".

The 108-kneeling exercise to achieve physical and mental health through traditional kneeling is very similar in principle to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, which is to use appropriate whole-body exercises to stretch muscles and bones, stimulate the meridian points of the whole body, and improve the health of the body. Qi and blood can be smooth and balanced. This exercise can also calm the mind, thereby maximizing the body's inherent immunity and natural healing capabilities, ultimately preventing or curing disease.

In addition, 108 worship focuses on physical and mental exercise, which can not only prevent and treat diseases, but also stimulate the body's inner vitality to maintain a healthy state. This is the same as the health concept of traditional Chinese medicine: true health must be healthy both physically and mentally.

Not only that, modern people who are suffocated by pressure can also gain peace of mind and strong will from this sport. With a strong body and a stable mind, what disease dares to peep at us?

In short, every movement of the 108 prayers can reflect the health concept of traditional Chinese medicine. Next, the author will use the meridian theory, the essence of traditional Chinese medicine, to explain the principle of the 108 prayer exercise.

2. 108 prayers is the best meridian exercise

Recently, the word "meridian" seems to have become particularly popular, appearing frequently on TV, radio, newspapers, and health magazines. Meridian therapy is a therapy that stimulates the meridians of the human body to smoothen Qi and blood, thereby achieving beauty or health care effects.

Meridians are channels through which qi and blood circulate in the human body, also called channels for vitality. Meridians connect various tissues and organs through unique organizations and communication systems, and unblock the inside and outside of the human body, up and down, inside and outside, and left and right, thereby making the human body an organic unity. Only when the meridians are unblocked can the human body become a complete organism. It can be said that the meridians are the life path of the human body.

Each meridian is connected through the five internal organs (heart, liver, spleen, lung, kidney, gallbladder, small intestine, stomach, large intestine, bladder, triple burner) to form an organic circulatory system. This is the 12 meridians of the human body, respectively. They are the lung meridian of Hand Taiyin, the large intestine meridian of Hand Yangming, the stomach meridian of Foot Yangming, the spleen meridian of Foot Taiyin, the heart meridian of Hand Shaoyin, the small intestine meridian of Hand Taiyang, the bladder meridian of Foot Taiyang, the kidney meridian of Foot Shaoyin, and the pericardial meridian of Hand Jueyin. The Triple Burner Meridian of Hand Shaoyang, the Gallbladder Meridian of Foot Shaoyang, and the Liver Meridian of Foot Jueyin. Together with the Ren meridian and Du meridian on the central line of the human body, the 14 major meridians of the human body are formed. Meridians are channels that connect the entire human body.

If the meridians are unobstructed and Qi and blood can flow smoothly, the body can maintain health. If the meridians are blocked and Qi and blood cannot flow and become stagnant in any part of the body, disease will occur in the body.

108 prayers improves the flexibility of joints throughout the body through repeated flexion and extension movements, and also stimulates the 14 major meridians of the human body, thereby achieving the effect of promoting blood circulation, strengthening the body, and clearing the meridians. This coincides with the health concept of traditional Chinese medicine. Most of the pathological changes that occur in our lives due to stress, pollution, overwork and other reasons are the result of blocked meridians and inactive Qi and blood. 108 prayers can just achieve the purpose of restoring health.

108 What effect can every action achieve?

Next, let’s analyze carefully what effect each action of 108 prayers can achieve. It will be easier to understand if you can think of the actions while watching them.

The starting posture of 108 prayers starts with joining the palms together. In any religious and cultural circle, putting your hands together on your chest shows respect and respect for the other person. In this action of joining our palms together, our minds find unprecedented peace, and our consciousness and body open to the universe. Now, dear readers, please put down your phone, even for a minute, and give it a try. Gently close your eyes, take a deep breath, and bring your palms together. Can you feel the warm air flowing through your hands? Please feel it now.

①Put your palms together

From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, when your hands are clasped together, the six meridians on your hands can be connected together. The meridians of the lungs, large intestine, heart, small intestine, and triple burner are connected to each other through the palms of the hands when the palms are put together. At this moment, we can feel the warm air flow. This is because the qi and blood in our body are circulating.

When you put your palms together, the fire points such as Shaofu point and Laogong point on both hands are properly stimulated, which can regulate the fire, calm the mind and soothe the nerves. Judging from clinical experiments, for middle-aged people with strong anger and bad temper, or for children in the growing period with emotional instability, nervousness, lack of concentration, etc., doing 108 prayers of palms together can achieve good relief. .

② Raise the arm high

The second step is to stretch the arm and raise it upward. At this time, the six meridians of the hand and the six meridians of the foot are in the most stretched position, and the muscles and bones of our body are stretched. Stretching, as the saying goes, "Bone is the frame of a person, and tendons are the bundles of bones. The tendons shrink and the joints are sticky, and the tendons are pulled out and the joints open." This action of 108 prayers can stretch the tendons and pull out the bones, lengthen the limbs, and make the muscles stronger. , tendons are elastic and bones are strong, which is beneficial to our health and longevity.

The posture of raising the arms high can also open a door to the upper Dantian to the atmosphere, allowing the Qi in our body to rush into the vast universe. This action is very similar to the posture of a diver when entering the water. , can mobilize the stagnant Qi in our bodies, freeing us from daily stress and boredom.

Not only that, this posture can also stretch our spine, which has a unique effect on various chronic diseases caused by bad posture.

③Bend the waist, knees and legs in sequence

Then lean forward and bend the waist, knees and legs in sequence. These movements can stimulate the Dantian area and cure palpitation, irritability, angina and other diseases caused by qi depression. During this process, not only the six foot meridians and the lower Dantian of the lower abdomen are stimulated, but the Ren and Du meridians in the center of the human body are also stimulated through bending and stretching.

The Six Foot Meridians include the stomach meridian and spleen meridian responsible for digestion; the bladder meridian and kidney meridian responsible for metabolism; the gallbladder meridian and liver meridian responsible for detoxification and elimination of qi. The action of bending over and bending the knees can fully stimulate the six foot meridians, strengthening the digestive system, urinary system, and detoxification functions. Not only that, it can also exercise the lower body and make the blood circulation throughout the body smoother.

Especially when kneeling, the feet are bent, which stimulates the Yongquan point. In traditional Chinese medicine, Yongquan point is an acupoint that can bring people back to life. The Yinbai point on the toe, which belongs to the spleen meridian, can also be stimulated, thereby promoting digestive function and filling the body with vitality.

④Get up after kneeling down

The action of getting up after kneeling down is the opposite movement of kneeling down, re-stimulating the six meridians of the hand, the two meridians of Ren and Du, and the six meridians of the foot.

3. Praying 108 times is not an exercise that consumes energy, but an exercise that regulates Qi and blood

Some people think that doing 108 prayers is too monotonous and boring, and you will feel tired after doing it for a while I was sweating profusely and wasted a lot of energy.

In fact, it is not the case. 108 prayers is a low-intensity aerobic exercise. One kneeling prayer is combined with one breath and one breath. The muscles and bones in all parts of the body are stretched and the blood circulation is accelerated. In these seemingly monotonous repeated kneeling prayers, the muscles in the body are stretched. Disease pathogens are expelled from the body along with exhaled turbid air and sweat. When the Qi in the body is sufficient and the blood circulation is smooth, disease and pathogenic factors will naturally not invade, and the body will live a long and healthy life. Therefore, 108 prayers is not an exercise that consumes energy, but an exercise that regulates Qi and blood.

For the regulation of qi and blood, 108 prayers are more effective than any other exercise. Acupuncture and massage can stimulate local meridians and smooth the circulation of Qi and blood, but they cannot continuously and repeatedly stimulate the meridians of the whole body like the 108 prayer exercise, regulate Qi and blood, make the whole body relaxed and full of strength.

From the Baihui point on the top of the head to the Yongquan point on the soles of the feet and the meridian points at the ends of the limbs, 361 acupuncture points in the human body can be properly stimulated during the 108 prayers exercise, and 14 meridians will be dredged. The evil spirits are driven away, and 108 prayers can also correct the crooked spine, legs and feet.

In addition, during the 108 prayers, perfect Dantian breathing is formed. The pure air of nature enters the body through Baihui, Yongquan and 84,000 pores, and communicates with the whole body. Then the cold air in the kidneys rises, refreshing the brain; the fire accumulated in the heart goes down, making the hands and feet warm. Naturally, water rises and fire falls, and the heart and kidneys intersect. Ultimately, the remaining evil spirits in our bodies can be dispersed and eliminated, and we can resist physical and mental viruses. Is there any better sport in the world than this?