11. Regulation of the Mind

Video Transcript: "Regulation of the mind" refers to the regulation of mental activities: the exercise of mental tranquilization and mind concentration. The key is to exert the will, concentrate the mind, replace all stay thoughts with a single thought and gradually induce the mind into a quiescent state. The effect of this regulation is mainly determined by the degree of tranquilization. The methods commonly practiced are the mind concentration, breath-following, counting, listening, silent reading, and mental looking methods. For example, when practicing relaxation Qigong, one may think about the most pleasurable experience one has ever had. Focus on this for 1 or 2 minutes, and then begin to concentrate the mind on regulating the breath. Do not be influenced by the external environment. In short, by regulating the body, regulating the breath, and regulating the mind, Qigong exercise accomplishes its health promoting functions.

 

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