In this course, we will study and practice the Tsigjong, the first preliminary series of Yantra Yoga. After the Tsigjong, comes the Lungsang; 8 movements to purify the breath and balance the energy, followed by the Tsadul; the 5 movements to balance the subtle energies and control the channels.
The Tibetan word Tsigjong is a compound consisting of tsig, meaning ¨joints¨ and jong, ¨training¨. According to Tibetan medicine, we have twelve major joints in the body and 250 minor joints, and their predominant elements are earth and water. Also will explain how important our joints' health is and how it reflects in our overall health.
The function of this series is very important, it releases tension on the major and minor joints of the body, helps unblock them, and in turn, has a revitalizing, reenergizing effect. Regarding the Yantra Yoga practice, we consider the Tsigjong the ¨ warm-ups ¨ both for the body and the breathing,creating a base for the following practices.
For those who might find difficulties in some of the movements and want to try a softer way to practice, you will also learn the ‘On the Chair’ variations of these exercises, which are also an ideal routine to be practiced at the office!
All this will be accompanied by the vast ancient knowledge of Tibetan Medicine, which explains how each exercise works at the level of the body and the subtle energy and why these practices are so beneficial for your overall health, both to prevent and support the healing treatments of diseases. Dr. Phuntsog will be also answering your questions in most of the zoom meetings, regarding the Tsigjong practice and joint health.
