I Ching Nei Kung

     The practices described in the I Ching have resulted through an observation of nature at the deepest and subtlest level, so they are not ideas or inventions of a human mind, but natural processes that are not caused by us but happen anyway within us and around us, giving us life, form, growth, euphoria and healing. In short, these processes are so important for our Being that without them, life is impossible.

     In iching.cloud, the system of inner practices described in I Ching is called I Ching nei kung, where nei kung means inner practice. I Ching nei kung is created by following letter by letter, line by line, hexagram by hexagram, exclusively the information provided by the ancient text, avoiding strictly any vagueness in its interpretation. Of great importance here is the hou tien pa kua, as it is an energy map of the human body, supporting thus the practices to work in the most efficient way.

     There are eight practices that each corresponds to one of the eight trigrams and for each trigam there is a family of eight hexagrams that describe the corresponding practice. These eight practices don't work independently, but they support each other in a sequence. The successful completion of each practice builds the foundation for the next one. It is important to note that I Ching provides only the absolutely neccessary information for each practice. For example it is not mentioned if a practice must be done in a standing, sitting or lying position, as this is not considered important. Focusing only on the essential to keep each practice effective but simple, is the key to facilitate the advacement of the practicioner in a more effortless way. After all, the name I Ching can be translated as Book of Changes, but also as Book of Easiness.

The practice of ☴ Shun

     I Ching nei kung was conceived as an idea (and as a reality) in 2006, but it took almost twenty years for research and testing of the practices in order to be ready to be given in workshops.

     The first practice of I Ching nei kung is the first yin practice, corresponding thus to the first yin trigram, ☴ Shun. This practice is similar to the UHTS practices of Inner Smile and Fusion. It also includes the function of Te and the cauldron Ding. Through the wisdom of the I Ching these practices are simple to understand and to practice, though more effective. The duration of each workshop is eight hours, and it includes two books, one of the practice, and a dictionary with all the taoist inner alchemy terms analysed in detail.

     It is a prerequisite to attend a workshop of the ☴ Shun practice in order to attend a workshop of the next ☵ Kan practice, and so on. It is also advised to practice at least six months or more each practice, before you move to the next.