Acutonics & the 8 Brocades

Ep. 1 – Kidney Power

This series will be a brief introduction to a famous set of QiGong exercises known commonly as the Eight Pieces of Brocade. QiGong (pronounced CheeGung in Chinese or KeeGong in Korean) simply means energy/breath, or work/exercise. QiGong exercises are a powerful and gentle way to move energy, increase flexibility and circulation, improve mood and mental clarity, strengthen connective tissue and the immune system. I believe Qigong is a wonderful addition to any health care routine. There are a multitude of exercises and practices that fall under this broad category. In  this series, I will discuss and demonstrate each of the Brocades for the Liberty Electro community.

The original development of the Eight Brocades (BaDuanJin) is credited to 12th century General Yuen Fei. It was created to strengthen the body, balance the energy and release toxins. Over the centuries, many variations have evolved, and the Eight Brocades and QiGong have spread worldwide. There is a general order that the Eight Brocades are listed; however, they are not required to be performed in any order to fully benefit. I will be sharing the versions I learned from my teacher, a Korean HapKiDo Grandmaster and Acupuncturist, Dr. JiMong Choe.

I have started this series with the Brocade I learned as Kidney Power, it is often called “Two Hands Hold the Feet to Strengthen the Kidneys”. As we pass through Autumn  (Metal, Lung, Large Intestine) and head into Winter (Water, Kidney, Bladder), I believe this exercise will be most congruent with the theme and the season, thus allowing maximum benefit from its practice.
Here are some important considerations for your QiGong Practice:

• Be mindful and present. Your mindful presence is more important than the details of the physical action.
• Stay relaxed. These motions are gentle with an energetic fullness, not isometric contraction.
• Try to match the motion with the breath.
• Repeat at least 3 times.
• Have a joyful spirit. An attitude of gratitude and an inner smile are essential!

The following are my Acupressure point suggestions to compliment the exercise. I often do the acupressure first and then perform the exercise. However, I would encourage you to experiment, trying before and/or after, and experience which you like best.

1.Support the Lungs with:

• LU 1 Middle Palace(Mu Point) ~ Ohm Unison or Earth Day
• LU 5 Cubit Marsh (Water Point) ~ Ohm Unison and/or Ohm-Venus

2. Support the Kidneys with:

• KID 1 Bubbling Spring (Grounding)~ Ohm Unison or Ohm Octave
• KID 3 Supreme Stream (Source Point) ~ Ohm Unison and/or Earth Day
• KID 6 Shining Sea (YinQiao Opening) ~ Ohm Unison and/or Ohm- Mercury
• UB 62 Extending Vessel (YangQiao Opening) ~Ohm Unison and/or Ohm-Mercury

3.Support the Whole with:

• DU 4 MingMen/Gate of Life ~ Ohm Unison, Ohm Octave and/or Earth Day

The points and frequencies above are just an experienced suggestion. As I stated, I would encourage your further study and exploration. I hope you enjoy this version of a classic and it enriches your experience. Please feel free to reach me at m4energetics@gmail.com. I look forward to sharing more in the upcoming months!

Here is a step by step explanation of the QiGong exercise Kidney Power.

Kidney Power

1. Start in a relaxed, feet slightly wider than shoulder width stance. Hands resting at Ren 6.

2. Trace the DaiMai until your hands cover your kidneys. Give your kidneys a gentle rub.

3. Lean forward until your body is parallel to the ground, or as far as you’re able to.

4. Trace the Bladder meridian down the back of your legs.

5. Stimulate the Bladder Meridian and the Yang Qiao Mai by gently tapping around lateral Malleolus.

6. Swoop your arms up and out like a bird taking flight.

7. Raise your arms looking through the triangle formed by your hands and connect to Heaven.

8. Slowly bend forward again and bring your hands to the inside of your ankles.

9. Gently tap around the medial malleolus stimulating the Kidney meridian and the Yin Qiao Mai.

10. Trace the Kidney meridian up the inside of the legs.

11. Return to starting point at REN 6. Rinse and Repeat!

12. End with a feeling of gratitude.

To your health friends!

If you would like to watch a video demonstrating this exercise, as well as learn more about acutonics and QiGong, consider becoming a member of Acutonics Cosmos:

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Cody has been practicing and teaching martial arts and related philosophies for over 40 years. He has practiced massage therapy, acupressure, and energy therapy for over 25 years. Cody has studied Medical Astrology intensively with Dr. Will Morris and uses these considerations to provide the deepest level of service to his clients. With Acutonics®, all of the above modalities and philosophies have come together in a profound whole. He also works with Acutonics® hand chimes, crystals, singing bowls, and tingshas.

In addition, Cody has studied herbalism with a focus on medicinal mushrooms and crafts tinctures and teas.

Certified to Teach:
Acutonics® Level I: Sound Gates to Meridian Harmonics
Acutonics® Level II: Higher Harmonics and the Inner Nature of Tone

Cody practices Acutonics® as M4energetics in the Atlanta metro area and also offers distance healing/deep relaxation sessions online.

You can reach him here:
m4energetics@gmail.com
https://m4energetics.com