Continue to Practice

Been remiss in posting here while I was absorbed with the recovery process. I've been continuing to do the Qigong exercises that I learned from Dr. Tayam last year. They form a solid ground for me each morning and sometimes before bed.

I think this daily practice has facilitated my recovery process and has been an integral aspect of helping keep me remain oxygenated and moving.

For more details regarding my recovery process, refer to my daily blog: laranstar.blogspot.com

Qigong and Yin Tuina

Forceless Spontaneous Release (FSR), known as Yin Tuina in Chinese medicine, holds out a promise of PD recovery as long as person has not used antiparkinson drugs for over 3 weeks. I stopped my medications at 18 days and thus just fit under the wire.

Am continuing my Qigong practice (Tayam's in AM; PH at night) as a basis. Been reading the materials on the PDRecovery site and the data on the PDTreatment site. Lots of information coming together. Will try and post relevant medical info here as time unfolds. A lot of processing taking place to sort through the options.

Had Final Class in Session

Completed the PH class nearly a week ago. Was a warm, close final class. As a group, we had bonded well. As I remarked, I knew everyone's name in the class--an unusual experience--I mean everyone's except for the woman who only came twice.

Class was valuable--came away with three pieces or parts. First, the exercises--can extend my Qigong practice with what I learned this time. Secondly, the importance of meditation--the value of just being still--whenever, for whatever. And thirdly, the power of healing activities and of a healing group.

Instructor was a unique individual. By day, an insurance adjuster; by night, a fount of healing, loving energy and selfless giving. It be good!

Halloween Class

Instructor brought in some guests. East Indian man was quite interesting. He had left his home at the age of 12 and started living and wandering in the jungle. He lived close to nature and near the many animals. He lived there for many years. During that time, he went 9 years without speaking. Somehow (no one asked for the details), he became injured and had a spinal cord problem that he was told would prevent him from ever walking again.

While immobilized, he began to question "who" or "what" was inside his shell of a body. He didn't ask for a cure, but pursued a line of questioning (seeking) that would reveal to him the truth of who was witnessing inside his self. That line of inquiry led him to an awakening that happened to cure his spinal cord injuries. He's fully mobile now.

His admonition to all of us in the class--look inside--discover who is at the core of our beings. Don't be distracted by the possible outcomes--search diligently for the truth of we are. We are not our bodies, minds, thoughts, illnesses, achievements, and so forth. We are beyond all such things--more than we can imagine.

Last Night's Class

We were introduced to the idea of the Golden Ball. A sphere that holds all manner of healing energy and can be sized and placed in particular areas of the body to cause healing. I did some cursory work with the concept, but need to do more.

Noted that as a group we have been pulled together closely so far, I think we all know each others' names, which is unusual for a random group of people. This did not happen in the previous class. Here, it's happened and done so quickly. Credit to the instructor, I believe.

Practice Comes Together

The original PH instructor came back for last night's class. He focused on structure and how to do a regular practice. Have enough movements to create a full daily session.

I sat in the healing circle and my right arm went nuts. The tremor became really pronounced as the healing took place. It was like the release of a huge build up of energy. Today, the tremor kept resurfacing. Possible link to food items (certain foods seem to moderate the shaking) isn't being substantiated very well. It still seems that protein drinks reduce the tremor levels.

I now do a morning session (not always early) of the movements taught by Dr. Tayam (Taoist Five) and an evening session based on the PH practice. Overall, I'm feeling more grounded, but still have energy weakness in arms/shoulders, and with stamina.

Power Healing Rocks

The instructor came tonight. She was good and gave a host of new insights into the practice. The overall format is still a bit too relaxed and unfocused--unlike the Qigong class by Tayam. But there is valuable data in the PH materials.

Tonight she spent some time talking about the mind and how it affects healing. I get what she's implying--that without the mind being in agreement healing can be delayed. With the mind's assent, healing can happen instantly, if not sooner.

She pointed me to resources for stroke victims. There is a local conference in this area soon. I plan to attend.