It is safe to say that the state of our nervous system determines the quality of our lives. Our nervous state determines our behavior, our relationships with others, our approach to work and productivity, and our ability to withstand stressful situations without exhaustion or overexertion.
Our autonomic nervous system can be divided into 2 main branches, which are the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems:
🔸Sympathetic Nervous System is often referred to as the «fight or flight» system because it becomes active in response to stress, danger, or arousal.
It prepares the body for action in situations that demand increased alertness and physical activity. When the sympathetic nervous system is activated, it leads to increased heart and respiratory rate, increased blood pressure, and the release of stress hormones like adrenaline. From Taoist perspective, we can consider this system as Yang ― active, outward expanding, fast and hot.
🔸Parasympathetic Nervous System is often referred to as the «rest and digest» system because it becomes active during periods of rest, relaxation, and recovery. It is responsible for calming the body down after the sympathetic nervous system has been activated.
When the parasympathetic nervous system is activated, it promotes processes that conserve and restore energy. This includes reducing heart rate, relaxing the muscles and promoting digestion. This system's proper function is essential for maintaining health, and all normal bodily functions.
The parasympathetic nervous system can be considered as Yin ― slow, introspective, tranquil, passive. One can notice that in modern life with all its upheavals, many people constantly live under stress and don’t realize that their sympathetic nervous system is always on. This leads to immense energy depletion, physical and emotional exhaustion, and ultimately ― illnesses.
In the Tao, we have a fundamental practice that allows us to unify Yin and Yang energies in the body and integrate our nervous systems for wellness and self-healing. This practice is called the Microcosmic Orbit Meditation🪐
The Microcosmic Orbit is the main pathway of Qi, vital energy, in the human body. When your Orbit is open, energy constantly circulates as a closed circuit, running up the spine and going down in the front of the body.
The Microcosmic Orbit Meditation is a millennia-old tool to help ensure that your energy stays strong, invigorated, vibrant and free of blockages.
☯️If you want to learn this ancient esoteric practice from a real Tao Master, we invite you to join Master Mantak Chia’s workshop on Energy Meditation that will take place online and on-site in Thailand on December 1st - 5th.
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Welcome, and may the Qi be with you!🙏🏻
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