Fire Dragon Meridian Qigong

Essential NeiGong for Health and Spiritual Transformation

Master Zhongxian Wu and Dr Karin Taylor Wu

Fire Dragon Meridian Qigong is a traditional Chinese internal alchemy method that embodies the spirit of the rising dragon, an auspicious symbol of transformation in Chinese culture. The form works directly on the acupuncture meridians, releasing areas of stagnation and bringing the physical and emotional body into a balanced state of well-being.

This Qigong form implements special visualization and breathing techniques in addition to movements that imitate sparks arising from a bonfire and swirling upward like a spiraling dragon. Stoking our 'inner fire' melts away the 'ice', or the areas of blockage and disease, opens our energetic pathways and allows the smooth flow of Qi in our meridians. The Fire Dragon practice follows the traditional internal alchemy process, where Jing (essence) transforms to Qi (vital energy), Qi transforms to Shen (spirit), and Shen returns to Emptiness. Fire Dragon Meridian Qigong is a key Qigong form for those seeking healing from cancer and other significant health challenges, and is the practice the authors turned to in order to transform the grief over their son's death.

The book provides background information and a detailed description of the form itself, illustrated with calligraphy, meridian drawings, and photographs throughout.

Contents

Introduction: Wordless Teaching. 1. Huo (Fire) - The Secret of Secrets. 2. Long (Dragon) - The Master of Alchemy. 3. Jing (Meridian) - The Web of Life. 4. Gong (Qigong) - The Journey to All Wonders. 5. Fa (The Practice) - Fire Dragon Meridian Qigong. 5.1. QianLongYinZhen - Dragon Hides the Treasure. 5.2. LongXianYuTian - Dragon Appears on the Field. 5.3. LongYueZaiYuan - Dragon Leaps out of the Abyss. 5.4. LongZhanYuYe - Dragon Battles on the Field. 5.5. YuLongPanXuan - Jade Dragon Spins the Spiral. 5.6. ShuangLongXiZhu - Double Dragons Play with the Pearl. 5.7. JinLongHuDing - Golden Dragon Guards the Cauldron. Afterword: Great Transformation. Appendix: For Advanced Practitioners. About the Authors.

Reviews

'Once again Master Wu offers an interesting insight into the ancient traditional system of Fire Dragon Meridian Qigong... Master Wu is going from strength to strength with his writings which are becoming easier to understand and replicate.'

- Tai Chi UK

Author information

Master Zhongxian Wu, a lifelong Daoist practitioner, is the lineage holder of four different schools of Qigong and martial arts. Since 1988, Master Wu has instructed thousands of students, both Eastern and Western. He has authored 11 books (five in Chinese) on Chinese wisdom traditions.

Dr. Karin Taylor Wu earned her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from one of the seven federally accredited medical schools in North America that train primary care physicians in complementary and alternative medicine. She currently serves as the medical director of Blue Willow World Healing Center and QinJian Akademin.