How Do You Preserve Jing — and How Do You Know It’s Working?

[Kati]

hello everyone.
Which specific practices or exercises do you use to preserve jing, and how can you actually tell that you’re succeeding? Are there concrete signs, changes in energy, or experiential markers that indicate real jing conservation rather than just wishful thinking?

[ChiDragon]

1 hour ago, Kati said:

Which specific practices or exercises do you use to preserve jing, and how can you actually tell that you’re succeeding?

Let's put it this way. Jing, 精, is one of the three treasures in the body. According to the Taoist philosophy, there are prenatal and postnatal Jing. The prenatal Jing was came from the parents and is the basic unit of the body structure. In order to preserve the prenatal Jing in tact, it needs to acquire the postnatal Jing to sustain the life of the human body. However, just by normal eating and breathing will fulfill this requirement. 

If one wants to hence the Jing, it is best to exercise to keep the body more active to function effectively. All cultivation for a better health involves the body, mind, and breathing. The emphasis is on the breathing exercise. To accomplish the cultivation of the body, mind, and breathing, the best exercise is Taiji or any kind of Qigong. The reason Taiji was recommended is because it involves body movement and breathing. The thought behind the practice is the coordination between the movement and the breathing. 

BTW, Taiji was considered to be as a form Qigong. The practice of Taiji will increase the mobility of the body muscles and joints. The best of all is improving the respiratory system. As result, the body is more active than the normal routing. In addition, the body will function more active than before. Indeed, this will be definitely preserve the Jing and prolong life of the body. Don't you think so? 

To answer the latter part of the question. Your energy level will increase progressively, and there is a less of chance for you to catch a cold or get sick. Even though you might get sick, you will have a speedy recover sooner than you think!

Edited Saturday at 10:34 PM by ChiDragon

[Lairg]

It is also important to manage emotions and beliefs. 

 

Adverse feelings and attitudes disturb internal energy flows

[Tao-pai-pai]

- Herbs and Supplements (Under Professional Guide)

 

Important: Supplementation should be guided by a TCM professional or physician. Self-medication can be counterproductive.

 

Some of the most famous herbs to nourish Jing are:

 

· He Shou Wu (Fo-Ti): Probably the most famous herb for toning Jing, Qi and Blood. It is said to reverse gray hair and promote longevity.

· Rehmannia (Shu Di Huang): A key tonic for blood and Jing.

· Gou Qi Zi (Goji Bays): Nurture the Yin of the Liver and the Kidney.

· Dang Gui (Angelica China): Excellent for blood.

· Classic Formulas: A professional can prescribe formulas like Liu Wei Di Huang Wan to nourish the Yin of the Kidney.