QIGONG “BOOT CAMP”

 Being a bit of a qigong “skiver” I was a little apprehensive about joining 29 very “hands-on non-skivers” in the “boot camp” last weekend. We were at the Zhiren Qigong Holistic Centre 

in Tanjung Sepat, a town about 86 km away from home. Objective of the Zhuge Liang camp was to develop our ability to receive messages through focus and frequent qigong practice in a calm "xu" state. Life is in a constant flux. We need to "reboot." We have to be aware of what needs changing and move in new directions. 

"Boot camp" started with us rising at 4 am for a pre-dawn trek up Bukit Jugra lighthouse on Saturday. 

After a quick toilet visit, we were on our way up. 

The trek was to strengthen our minds as we made our way past many grave yards in pitch darkness. No sneaking with our handphone flash lights. Photos taken on the way down.

 For the Chinese, it is good “feng sui” to be buried on hill slopes and believe me, the Bukit Jugra trail was dotted with these ornate tombs. 

That Saturday was a really dark and stormy dawn as thunder rumbled and lightning flashed, just perfect for a walk along the cemeteries! We could only see the light from the light house beaming as it swung round catching the drizzling rain drops.

“Were we being sent a message from beyond?” Thank GODness NO as we reached the light house just as the rain came pouring down. Ahh, the Chinese spirits were WITH US. We took refuge at the look-out point.

Sunday saw us all lined up at 8am for our 60 full squats along the beach front.  

Oh, our Edwin “laoshi” (teacher) was most kind that morning not to make us do our normal 120 squats. 

May God bless him, amen. This was followed by another 45 minutes of “peng qi guan ding fa”   

to harness/accumulate universal qi into our body to improve physical and mental health. The sun did its duty and blazed down mercilessly. Sweat dribbled down our faces, necks, backs and other unmentionable places,  

but who would dare give up with Edwin “laoshi’ upfront droning along and Benz "laoshi" scanning us from the back. When practice was completed, breakfast was at the beach with Malaysia’s most popular nasi lemak (coconut milk rice).

Lectures during the 3 days saw us sitting cross-legged on yoga mats for 2 straight hours each time. The "matcha" little chairs actually meant for sitting were used as our tables instead. 

We were allowed to sit on the ""matchas," but true-bloodied qigong members will hit the floor to show off their skill. “Wah, you so keng ah!” Translated – “Wah, you very amazing ah!” In Malaysia we call this "syiok sendiri," which means an awesome feeling for oneself.  

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"LIFE IS A RIPPLE. 

STIMULI MAKES US GROW, IMPROVE AND UPGRADE" - quote from Edwin "laoshi."