Posted Aug 11th, 2023

Qigong, a centuries-old Chinese practice that combines gentle movements, controlled breathing, and focused intention, has long been recognized for its numerous health benefits. Among its many applications, qigong also offers a holistic approach to detoxification, helping individuals cleanse and rejuvenate their body, mind, and energy system.

In traditional Chinese medicine, the concept of detoxification involves clearing toxins and imbalances from the body, as well as addressing energetic blockages that can disrupt the flow of Qi, the life force energy. Qigong detox techniques focus on restoring the body’s natural balance, optimizing organ function, and promoting the free flow of Qi throughout the body’s meridians, or energy pathways.

One of the key principles of qigong detox is cultivating mindfulness and deep, diaphragmatic breathing. By bringing conscious awareness to the breath, practitioners stimulate the body’s natural detoxification processes, including oxygenation of the blood and lymphatic system, facilitating the elimination of waste products.

Qigong exercises also incorporate gentle movements and stretches that stimulate the body’s organs, enhancing their detoxification functions. These exercises, combined with specific breathwork techniques, help to invigorate the liver, kidneys, lungs, and other vital organs, supporting their natural ability to filter and eliminate toxins.

Furthermore, qigong detox includes techniques to clear energetic blockages and rebalance the body’s energy system. By focusing on specific acupoints and meridians, practitioners can promote the smooth flow of Qi and remove any stagnant or blocked energy. This energetic harmony not only enhances physical detoxification but also supports emotional and mental well-being.

In addition to the physical and energetic aspects, qigong detox emphasizes the importance of a healthy diet and lifestyle. Practitioners are encouraged to consume nutrient-rich foods, stay hydrated, and avoid or minimize exposure to toxins in their environment. This holistic approach aims to optimize the body’s detoxification pathways and support long-term health and vitality.

Benefits of Qigong Detox:

1. Improved Energy and Vitality: By clearing energetic blockages and optimizing the flow of Qi, qigong detox can enhance energy levels and promote overall vitality. Individuals often report feeling more energized, refreshed, and balanced after engaging in regular qigong detox practices.
2. Enhanced Immune Function: Qigong detox techniques help to strengthen the immune system by promoting optimal organ function and improving the body’s ability to eliminate toxins. This, in turn, can enhance the body’s natural defense mechanisms and boost overall immune function.
3. Mental Clarity and Emotional Balance: Qigong detox not only supports physical well-being but also promotes mental clarity and emotional balance. The deep breathing and mindful movements of qigong help to calm the mind, reduce stress, and enhance overall emotional well-being.
4. Digestive Health: By stimulating the organs involved in digestion and elimination, qigong detox can support a healthy digestive system. This can help improve nutrient absorption, alleviate digestive discomfort, and promote regular bowel movements.
5. Cellular Regeneration: The deep breathing and gentle movements of qigong help oxygenate the body’s cells, promoting cellular regeneration and rejuvenation. This can contribute to healthier skin, improved organ function, and overall cellular health.

It is important to approach qigong detox with patience, consistency, and guidance from experienced instructors. Learning proper qigong techniques and practicing under the guidance of a qualified teacher can help individuals reap the full benefits of this ancient practice.

Qigong detox offers a holistic approach to cleansing and revitalizing the body, mind, and energy system. By incorporating breathwork, gentle movements, and energy balancing techniques, practitioners can support their body’s natural detoxification processes and promote overall well-being. Embracing qigong as a regular practice can empower individuals to take an active role in their health and cultivate a harmonious and balanced life.

The best results come if you have zero expectations, stop setting intentions, forget about mantras, forget about focusing on this and that. Some other healing traditions advocate those techniques and that is well and good with their healing philosophy. I respect all traditions.

Mine is different from others I’m aware of. I ask only that you surrender to what is.

This healing modality is so simple yet majestic, deep, pervasive, and intense in its ability to manifest positive changes on levels physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. The connection is direct to Source.

I do not need to interview you as a client because you’ll be doing the healing yourself. I merely lead you to a place of absolute calm and stillness where you realize and accept just how powerful you are – powerful enough to perform healing on yourself.

I do not teach healing at this time, mainly because the way I learned Hawaiian Kahuna Healing was by assimilation, not by manuals or any verbal or written curriculum. I initially gained unusual insights as a tiny youngster by sitting quietly at my paternal aunt’s feet and watching what she did. She healed people just by looking at them. Later I acquired more knowledge by living with indigenous healing masters in New Zealand, Tonga, Fiji, Tahiti, Australia, Rarotonga, Vanuatu, Kiribas, Samoa, and, most recently, in Hawaii in the high cool caves of the Big Island.

In Hawaii, I lived in total silence (no talking) for over six months with four powerful kahunas (native healers) in various caves and lava tubes. Life on the surface seemed punishingly ascetic but in reality, it was the most sacred and profound way for them to pass on their art to me.

I learned from kahuna who were indigenous Hawaiians born locally with a lineage of traditional healing dating back to pre-Western contact. I earned their trust and respect incrementally over time and I feel most fortunate to have received the privilege of living with the masters and to learn by assimilation.

In the beginning, it was tough not being able to speak to the masters or to hear them even, but in time I was amazed to discover I could actually “converse” with them without verbalizing.

I’m often asked why I request that people keep their eyes closed while I work. It is to help them relax and be more open and receptive to shifting their energy into high gear. Keeping their eyes open would be like having them watch a movie while I try to do the healing. It won’t work, at least not as effectively.

I do not burn sage or incense or perform intricate “chop, scrape and toss” motions or rituals as some healing forms require. In my tradition, all that is totally unnecessary. One becomes a healer after attaining an extremely high vibration which can be transmitted through the eyes, the hands, or simply physical presence with absolutely no physical contact.

Quite often when I walk into a workshop that has not yet begun, several people start swaying, some hands and feet move involuntarily, a few start to feel their bodies swaying, and so on. Occasionally in a restaurant, a person at the next table would exhibit similar behavior. I do not “amp up” my vibration in such instances. It just happens.

Healing can be performed on a person thousands of miles away, and I have clients living as far away as Germany, Africa, New Zealand and many states in the US. A personal 1-on-1 healing is always the most powerful but it isn’t affordable for everyone. However, some dramatic healings do occur in the group sessions as well, sometimes more so than in private ones. Many factors come into play and I shall delve into those in another email.

My healing works with or without music.

There is also some common sense involved. I wouldn’t, for example, choose as a setting the middle of a battlefield or a freeway. I play some “white noise” because it helps shut out distracting traffic and other dissonance. I sometimes chant because in Hawaiian it is a chant of gratitude for what we have to enjoy and, besides, it’s the favorite chant of one of the masters I lived within the caves.

I hope these thoughts may be helpful in your healing experience.

Aloha,

Master Sio