The silk reeling exercise
(chan si gong) is an important training method for
developing body awareness and coordination. These silk
reeling movements work on the spine and the different joints
of the body. Proper spinal alignment is one of the
most important keys to overall good health. An
unhealthy spine can cause disease in many parts of the
body.
All the nerves in the body
connect to the spinal cord and pass through the narrow
channel in the center of the spine. Numerous
conditions are caused by the misalignment of the spine
as each vertebra affects different parts of the body and
body functions based on the segment of the spinal cord
which passes through it. Furthermore, the loss of
structural integrity from the misaligned spine results
in distress in the nervous system and may be affecting
the brain,
the brain stem, the spinal cord and/or the peripheral
nerves.
The silk reeling exercise not only improves one's spinal
alignment, it can increase one's
flexibility, joint movement, and balance. It is also an exercise for internal power training.
In order for the internal power to effectively express
itself outwardly, each joint has to be strong yet
flexible and be able to work with all other
parts of the body. As you practice
more, you will feel how these spiraling exercises help
to develop your internal power.
Sample footage:
Silk Reeling Exercise Video
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Silk Reeling Exercise DVD
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