Importance of 100 days of Qì-Gong practice to master a form
It is a common saying in Qì-Gong circles that you need at least 100 days of Qì-Gong practice to learn a form, and 1000 days to learn it better. In this article I would like to talk about the meaning of this ancient rule. The simple movement of Qì-Gong and the specific sequence of the Qì-Gong forms serve to change the body structure of the practitioner. The most famous example of this is Yi Jin Jing, created by Da Mo around 550 A.D. a cornerstone in Shaolin practice. Yi Jin Jing literally means “Muscle Tendon Changing Classic”. As the name implies this sequence of Qì-Gong practice changes the muscles and tendons of the practitioner. As a matter of fact any Qì-Gong sequence will have similar effect, some more on the physical and other more on the emotional body. The important point here is to understand that the practice of any sequence on a daily basis will change the structure of the body. That is why it is said that you need a minimum of 100 days (circa 3 and a half months) of daily practice to start feeling a remarkable change in your body. Of course the change can be tangible after a few weeks. However if we persevere in our practice for 100 days we will be sure to have solidified the beneficial effect of the specific Qì-Gong practice in our bodies. After 100 days we can go on practicing the form but this time we can afford to have intermittent practice. We can even take a long pause while we learn another Qì-Gong form. This is akin to learning to play chords on a guitar. At first you will need to spend a lot of time to understand the position of your hands and how to use your muscles and tendons but once you have learned the basics the talent will be solidified for a lifetime. There are hundreds of Qì-Gong forms available for practice. With the digital age we have access to a great variety of them with the touch of a finger. It is fun to try on different styles every practice session. Even this kind of practice will have a beneficial effect, for the mere fact that we are taking time for ourselves to practice Qì. However if we want to feel the real profound effect of a Qì-Gong sequence on our bodies it is advisable that we persevere in daily practice for a long time. 100 days or 3 and a half months of practice is good advice given to us by the ancient practitioners. We can stick to this advice remembering that 100 days is an analogy in order to say a long period of time. We should listen to our body and decide how much practice is enough for the change we want to achieve. The bottom line is that I encourage you to stick with 1 or maximum of 2 Qì-Gong forms for an extended period in order to see its deeper effect on your body and mind. PS If you want a 100 day challenge you can check out Tarik Tekman’s 100 days Zhang Zhuang course on YouTube.
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