Qi - in a
rhythm
Preamble
The ontogenesis of this work is
through the pioneering work of Alan Beardall DC who first
used modes and kinesiology, in the discipline called
Clinical Kinesiology. His work was codified towards the
American-TCM axis of understanding that has been utilized
in both Western medicine and Chiropractic. Solihin, trained
in Sri Lanka, in TCM techniques found initially that the
use of CK procedures using acupuncture was limited,
confined to a western model that didn't suit the types of
patients that he was seeing, and the ontological nature of
his work.
Since 1987 Solihin has receiveed new hand modes that came
through spontaneously whilst with clients, and which has
been seen as a systemic ontological model allowing us to
'read' and understand the root causes – the stem – and the
influencing forces – the branches – which disrupt the flow
of Qi.
This extraordinary series [of two] is quite different from
classical understanding and yet incorporates the same
premises and underlying philosophies, albeit in a language
that is more western than eastern. The most striking
difference is perhaps the onus on a central core or tenet
[the human template] that presupposes a sentient and
singular Source rather than a Taoist model which places
humankind in a balance between earth and the heavens.
Although this balance is absolutely implied and aimed for,
there is also a focus on the heavens being the primary
force, which creates a hierarchical relationship rather
than one that is cyclical or interactive. This alters the
essential Taoist model to one that supports chaos and
change as the premise of a penetrating Heaven's qi as the
force that opens, scours, widens and changes the internal
order. Balance or harmony occurs as a consequence to this
contact with the primary force of Heaven.
• We
use both kinesiology as a feedback mechanism, and
•
modes / mudras as a communication tool - non verbal
dialogue or communication.
The basic
premises that you will learn are the following:
Entry
A protocol that will exactly pin point the initial state
and display the client needs to dialogue with - that is;
the qi disorganized at the:
1.
level of the vessels [mai] and their alarms
2. level of flow [time] and the balance of the elements
3. level of power [frequency/rhythm] and the entry of
pernicious or pathogenic qi
This entry will then give us a 'sense' or clue as to the
various pathways we can pursue to help understand the state
of their qi.
We use modes/mudras to track down what has actually
happened to the qi. The entry will guide us initially.
Gathering
intelligence
We base the process on a
hierarchical series of questions, using the modes as the
'questionaire', to challenge the client's system. The
protocol allows us to understand the foundation or roots of
the problem; zeroing-in on archetypal aspects - e.g. 5
elements and the KO and Shen cycles [destructive and
constructive], and archetypal aspects of divisible qi (
lesser and greater states of qi). The modes may point us
towards the state of the jiao [containers] and what is
carried within these spaces; what has infiltrated the qi or
why elements have created divergent or stagnant states.
Other modes query the nourishing and protective qi and what
dynamic is occurring with these essential aspects of qi.
Furthermore, other modes give us an understanding as to
what has entered the organism, that might be termed
pathogenic or pernicious. In short we gather an
understanding as to the state of consciousness that has
taken this person into an aberrant or disturbed flow of Qi.
Facilitating
change
In sum, the body tells us their
story, as an ontological process, referring to elements in
time, to place the story in context to their essential and
prenatal qi in relation to embryonic development, birth or
time during their lives. The body then displays the
specific meridians and precise points that then may be:
needled or patched, massaged, oiled, or applied specific
shiatsu on them, or simply indicated for the client to hold
their awareness upon them. These displays are relative to
the unique nature of each client's state and story.
...and further more:
This work can be
utilized by any practitioner. We can use any modality to
help facilitate the qi. The philosophy and ideas behind
this are essentially similar to TCM but contain an
hierarchical paradigm that contains five elements rather
then the classical map of earth - human - heaven, and plant
- animal - human. See below.
According to
Taoism:
There are 3 levels of life:
I. Human kingdom which possessed Living Qi + Sensitive Qi
+ Rational Qi
II. Animals kingdom which possessed Living Qi + Sensitive
or Instinctual Qi
III. Plant kingdom which possessed Living or vegetative Qi
We add a 4th level consistent with our Life Forces model;
recognizing the force or essence of the material world. The
Chinese did not see material qi as part of the overal
equation.
IV. Material which possessed Material (includes
ancestral) Qi
According to
a Life force or hierarchical model:
I. Material: Material Qi
II. Plant: Material Qi + Living Qi
III. Animals: Material Qi + Living Qi + Sensitive Qi
IV. Human: Material Qi + Living Qi + Sensitive Qi +
Rational Qi
V. True Human: Material Qi + Living Qi + Sensitive Qi +
Rational Qi + Heaven's Qi
NB
This is seen as
hierarchical.
We work with all levels of Qi. This allows the human to
find the wherewithal to animate fully; throughout all the
various parts or selves that moves us from a human organism
to a Human Being.
Why would I
do this work, when I have my own training in TCM?
1] You
would do this to support what you know.
2] You would augment and verify what you may intuit.
3] You would be very accurate and efficient, for this
allows us to find what the client needs, not what we think
they need.
4] It would amplify your understanding as to why a
client's qi may be disorganized. Their body can teach you;
as it not only creates a 'display' - the meridians and
their points that need attention, but also tells you why it
needs help, and what internal or external factors have
affected them.
5] Using this protocol you become the companion rather
than the teacher or 'doctor'.
Why would I
do this work if I have not learned classically?
1]
This work easily merges into the repetoire of any
therapist.
2] It is direct, easy to apply and does not require you to
learn how to 'needle'.
3] It can augment your understanding of the ontology or
root cause of why the person has come to you. This may
provide a far deeper understanding for the client, and may
allow them to recognize their contribution to both wellness
and how they get sick.