Strenthening Kidneys - QiGong


 Scientists tell us that we're only using 3% of our brain. Meditation helps us to use more of it to strengthen our internal organs and their functions and thus bringing vitality to our health.

Our Kidneys and adrenals are an important aspect of good health. When these deteriorate due to poor lifestyle and diet many ailments surface. The worst is where there is a need for dialysis.
Practising Qigong consistently on a daily basis will help significantly to ensure the health of the Kidneys and adrenals. Meditation on the Mingmen especially targets these important organs. I have earlier posted methods on Meditation of the Mingmen Part 1 & Part 2.
Here I'm sharing Meditation on the Mingmen Part 3. Part 3 is independent on its own and you can practise it even without referring to Part 1 or 2. Part 3 is significantly more effective but you must be perfectly relaxed while doing it.
Requirements:
i. Able to look inwards
ii. Able to do slow and deep inhalation and exhalation
iii. Able to lead the qi while inhaling or while exhaling
iv. Able to feel the qi during the process
Note:
i. The Mingmen is directly opposite the belly button
ii. In either side of the Mingmen are the Kidneys
iii. The adrenal glands rest on top of each Kidney. These glands produce hormones that help regulate metabolism, immune system, blood pressure and response to stress
iv. The lower dantian is split into two, with the lower "compartment" termed as the 4th dantian. This is to facilitate the flow of qi
Method
i. Relax completely in your favourite sitting posture. Your palms facing upwards on your thighs. You can use your favourite fingers posture. I prefer the Apana mudra posture for the fingers. Remember this mudra is contraindicated for pregnant women
ii. Look inwards and have a clear image of your Mingmen, Kidneys and adrenal glands
iii. When you're ready, slowly inhale and visualise and FEEL the qi entering your nostrils and down to your Mingmen. Feel the qi filling up the Mingmen and Kidneys.
iv. Slowly exhale and sink the qi like a mist to fill up the lower dantian then go down further to fill up the 4th dantian "compartment" and reach the Huiyin.
See Figure 1
v. Now refer to Figure 2.
vi. Slowly inhale and send the energy from Huiyin up to the Mingmen and feel the energy filling up the Mingmen.
vii. Slowly exhale and sink the energy from Mingmen to fill up the Kidneys and then the adrenal glands.
Repeat the whole process. You can practise this for 10/20/30 mins or even up to an hour, it's up to you.
Remember to do a closing at the end of the session.
When practised correctly, you should feel warmth at the Mingmen, Kidneys, adrenal glands, Huiyin and the lower dantians.


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