One of the most essential Qigong meditations is the Small Universe. Also known as the Microcosmic Orbit, this healing meditation is best known for optimizing Qi flow across the 2 main energy channels in the body. Practicing this is for balancing Qi and elevating one’s Qigong ability.
What is the Small Universe?
The Small Universe is a meditation from Spring Forest Qigong. It derives from a Qigong practice called the Microcosmic orbit. Popularized by Qigong Master Chunyi Lin, the practice encompasses energy movement throughout the body’s front and back channels.
Below is a breakdown of the main points for this meditation:
Energy Channel Activation: Ancient Chinese Qigong masters emphasize this meditation’s ability to open the “Ren Mai” and “Du Mai” channels. The Ren is the front channels starting from the third eye and going to the bottom of the horse. The Du channel goes from the bottom of the horse, throughout the back of the spine all the way up to the third eye.
Energy Approach: Small Universe is used to activate, clear and reset the energy channels throughout the entire body. It is considered one of, if not the most important Qigong meditations in all schools of Qigong. Chunyi Lin reveres the practice as the most vital practice within the Spring Forest Qigong system.
Simplicity and Accessibility: This meditation requires no prior skill or expertise, making it user-friendly and easy to perform. It can be done sitting down, lying down or standing up.
How to Practice the Small Universe
Here is a complete list of steps to perform this practice:
- Begin by putting yourself in a comfortable setting and position.
- Imagine energy flowing into the lower dantian, which is roughly 3-4 fingers width below the navel.
- As energy enters the dantian, you say “Om.”
- After the energy has collected in the dantian, push the energy down with your mind into the bladder area and say “mwah.”
- Then, visualize the energy entering the bladder and say “Om.”
This process of inhaling energy and pushing it down while saying Om and Mwah occurs over 12 points. Below is a full list of those points:
Accessing the Small Universe
- Available Online: The meditation is accessible through the Spring Forest Qigong Center website. It is also available via 1 on 1 practice session on Qiful Life.
- Duration Options: Choose from two versions: 30-minute and 60-minute sessions. Both offer significant benefits, with the shorter version being suitable for beginners.
The Origin of Small Universe Meditation
- A Practice with History: Small Universe meditation originates from Zhang Baosheng. The Qigong master is also known for his paranormal abilities attributed to his high-level Qigong practice.
- Chunyi Lin’s Contribution: Chunyi Lin, a student of Zhang Baosheng, popularized the meditation in the USA and adapted it into an accessible format.
- Crucial Meditation: Chunyi Lin emphasizes the significance of Small Universe. He considers it one of the most important Qigong meditations for opening the third eye and enhancing overall well-being.
Other Information
- People also refer to the Small Universe as the microcosmic orbit.
- Chunyi Lin did not create it; he just popularized it.
- Qigong masters constantly highlight the microcosmic orbit as the most important meditation for advancing Qigong capabilities and healing techniques.
- This meditation, unlike Yin or Yang-based practices, can be done at any time or season.
