Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Chi kung and yoga for a healthy body and mind

As I sit gazing idly at the computer screen thinking of following problems:
(a) setting of an authentication rule
(b) pasting of code to my web page to begin using Google Analytics
a thought comes to my mind.
To some people because of religion consider chi kung and yoga as innovations that cannot be touched even though they are sick. I am puzzled over it. Chi kung and yoga are known to strengthen the body's immune system to combat illnesses. The practice of them can check, prevent, rectify to certain degree and in instances total cure happens. Yes, consulting a medical practitioner is a must but the taking of the prescribed medicine complement with practise of certain chi kung or yoga exercises would'nt it be better.
The creator gives us a body and we have the responsibilty to take care of it. When the forefather of man disobeyed him, we are destined to bear the consequence of facing hardship during our life span on earth. Tell me who on earth does not face hardship. If we do not have a strong body with sound mind, can we walk the destined path on this earth? Please take a moment to think about that!
Even though the ancient venues where chi kung and yoga were taught and the practitioners might be related to a certain religion, it does not mean that chi kung and yoga are related to that religion. As long as when we are practising, we are conscious of ourselves and our minds are concentrating on our bodies, there is no way for a spiritual force to enter our body.
It is known that when developing and circulating of chi wrongly, a person may go bersek. It is the chi that is giving the problem and nothing else. It is advisable that when practising, the calmness of the mind and the relaxation of the body is very important.
It is my hope that this article will not offend anybody in any way and my humble apology if it does.