Practice Aids for Level One
Welcome CFQ Level One Practitioners
What this Page is For
This page provides a variety of resources to help those who have already taken training in CFQ Level One with their ongoing practice.
To learn the movements correctly it is necessary to take training with a qualified instructor. Master Yap has put in place a process of certification that ensures CFQ instructors meet a high standard. This standard is maintained through ongoing contact with Master Yap, continuous training and devoted practice. To receive instruction in the CFQ qigong movements go to Training in CFQ Level One: Movements.
Help Beyond What You Will Find on this Page
- If any CFQ practitioner has questions about CFQ, please feel free to contact Jack Risk.
- See the helps provided at How to Heal Yourself.
- You can receive personal attention by attending weekly Practice Groups.
- Share your experiences and learn from other CFQers on the worldwide CFQ Forum.
CFQ Level One Training Presentation
Students of Level One can click here to download the training presentation in pdf format.
Things to Pay Attention to When Performing Dynamic Qigong Movements
Breathe Naturally
- Pay attention to the movements and allow your breathing to look after itself—don’t try to do two things at once
- Avoid artificial breathing methods or trying to synchronize your breathing with the movements
Keep Joints Straight But Not Locked
- Flex the knees slightly
- Allow the qi to flow through the limbs
Keep Movements Relaxed
- Movements should be loose without tension or flexion
- Use no strength
- Do not strain
- Learn to relax as you practice CFQ
Keep a Moderate Speed
- Slow and easy—but not too slow (see Timings)
- Fast movements block energy flow
- Movements that are too slow encourage stagnation
- Observe brief pauses between actions to prevent energy back-flow
Special Considerations
Downward Flow
- Stale energy will flow down and out through the limbs
- Releases will occur anywhere in the body
- With practice the meridians are cleansed
Song Kua (to loosen or relax the thighs, hips, pelvis, groins etc.)
- Bend the knees and drop the buttocks
- Relax the tendons around the hips
- Soften through the lower abdomen to the sitting bones
Fa Jing (to cleanse stale energy)
- Raise or open the hands
- Downward release
Xin Fa (the way of the heart)
- Switch off thoughts and emotions
- Bring the awareness to the body—be present
- Use no strength, train to be effortless—wu wei (non-doing)
- Hold no intention—not even the intention to be healed
- Be detached: no anxiety, doubt, judgment or reaction; no excitement
- Aim for equanimity: calmness, stillness, peace
Holding on to strength does not make one strong; it is holding on to softness that makes one strong.
Dao De Jing, 52
Hexagram
Flying Cloud Hands (10) |
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Touching the Jade Belt (10) |
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Happy Heaven, Happy Earth (10) |
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Oh, My Precious (10) |
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No Strings Attached (10) |
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Prosperity, Success, Longevity (5) |
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Heaven's Gift of Gold (5) |
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Affirmations (three repetitions) followed by Resilient Breathing (x3)
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Note: Hexagram should take 13.5 minutes, give or take half a minute.
Timings for Multiple Repetitions
| 1. Flying Cloud Hands | 500 repetitions in 40-50 minutes |
| 2. Touching the Jade Belt | 200 repetitions in 45-55 minutes |
| 3. Happy Heaven, Happy Earth | 200 repetitions in 45-55 minutes |
| 4. Oh, My Precious | 200 repetitions in 40-45 minutes |
| 5. No Strings Attached | 150 repetitions in 45 minutes |
| 6. Prosperity, Success, Longevity | Not for multiple repetitions |
| 7. Heaven's Gift of Gold | Not for multiple repetitions |
| Grounding Qi | 100 repetitions in 5-7 minutes |
| Turning Qi | 100 repetitions in not less than 20 minutes. Can be slower. |
Complementary Movements
- Abdominal Soon Breathing
- Turning Qi (with variations)
- Stepping on the Spot
- Butterfly Wings
- Grounding Qi
- Wisdom Roots
- CFQ Self-massage
- Love My Body (with variations)
- My Happy Body
- The Nameless
- Lotus Walk
- Reverse Walk
- CFQ Squats
- Gibbon
- Freedom Hands
- Freedom Walk
Practice Notes for Complementary Movements
I have prepared a set of reminders in booklet form on how to perform the Complementary Movements. If you have already studied Level One with a certified instructor, feel free to contact Jack Risk for a free copy.
Chok Hiew has a workshop handout from 2004 you might find interesting.
May all beings be well and happy.