SI - the sound of the Lung
Autumn is the season of the Metal Phase, the phase that represents the movement of harvesting in, reading for the storage that is characteristic of Winter. In the body, the Lungs are the organ of Metal (along with the Large Intestine). In addition to diet and acupressure, we can also do basic Qigong exercises to harmonize the body with the season. In this case, we can practice a Lung Qigong form for seasonal harmonization. This same exercise can be practice to manage problems of the Lung.
Basic Lung Sound & Meditation
Start by assuming a comfortable sitting posture. This can be on a chair or on the floor. In either case keep the spine erect but the bod relaxed.
Close the eyes, and visualize that you are inhaling a clean, crisp white light into the space of the Lungs. If there is any problem of the Lungs or upper respiratory tract, visualize that as a dirty grey/white light that is exhaled, leaving more space for the clear white light to enter.
Inhale deeply, then exhale with the sound “Si” – this is the healing sound of the Lung, It can be said with or without vocalizing (i.e., either singing out the sound, or exhaling the syllable without vocal cord involvement. As you intone this sound, visualize any toxins or diseases in the Lungs being purged out of the body.
Repeat the above white light visualization and sound intonation several times, as desired.
There is a long history in China of using these types of exercises to treat or prevent disease. For more information please join in our free PDA/CEU class this Sunday, or consider joining one of our comprehensive Clinical Qigong courses.