Chaoyi Fanhuan Qigong (CFQ)

 

CFQ Founder, Master Yap Soon Yeong

Master Yap Soon-Yeong is a world renowned Qigong healer and founder of Chaoyi Fanhuan Qigong (CFQ). After several years of travel bringing CFQ to Europe and North America, Master Yap now works from his healing center in Penang, Malaysia. Master Yap has acquired a sound reputation for his remarkable healing abilities and is considered a true Qigong master. A superb teacher, he is the author with Chok C. Hiew, PhD of several books on Chaoyi Fanhuan Qigong. Please see the Other Info tab for further book information.

CFQ Meridian Healing Qigong

Master Yap Soon-Yeong of Penang, Malaysia developed Chaoyi Fanhuan Qigong as a complete system of healthcare. “Chaoyi Fanhuan” means to, “go beyond mental process to return to source.” Chaoyi Fanhuan Qigong (CFQ) is a method by which one returns the natural healing abilities of the body to their optimal condition by systematically releasing the tension energy that has accumulated in the mind and body.

CFQ therapy is rooted in the Traditional Chinese Medicine theory that all illness is caused by Qi and Blood stagnation. Utilizing the same Meridians (energy channels) as Acupuncture, CFQ uses effortless movement and quiescent meditation to remove stagnation and blockage from the Meridian system thereby enhancing the flow of vital energy, repairing and regulating the physical, mental and emotional aspects of being.

The foundations of dynamic CFQ are found within the movements of the Hexagram Dance. These soft flowing exercises gently relax the body bringing it back into physical and functional alignment. As the body relaxes the mind is freed of unnecessary and unhealthy mental patterns and in turn becomes more calm and centered. With a relaxed healthy body and calm present mind, the emotions naturally become balanced and normalized. With the body and mind free and at peace, healthy radiant energy naturally returns to fill, nourish and support the practitioner.

In addition to the Hexagram Dance there are several Complementary Therapeutic Exercises that are used as well. These exercises serve to support and further deepen the experience of the Hexagram Dance. Some of the complementary movements also allow those who are unable to stand to enjoy the benefits of CFQ practice.

There are two types of movements used in CFQ dynamic practice to expand and enhance our inherent healing energies: Hollow Movements and Solid Movements.

Hollow Movements are relaxed, loose, slow, and easy movements. They are used to stimulate energy flow in the channels.

Solid Movements are subtle movements performed naturally or effortlessly using “inner strength” to release stale energy all the way out of body.

In CFQ practice it is very important not to use physical strength. At first this is a difficult concept for the mind to accept. But with time and practice one’s ability to use “inner strength” becomes apparent.

In addition to the use of softness instead of physical force one must also learn to further trust the body and relax the thinking or "discriminating mind." This is one of the more unique aspects of CFQ and where it differentiates itself from many other forms of Health/Medical Qigong.

Whereas many styles of Qigong use intention and visualization to train the mind and influence Qi flow, CFQ uses as little mental imagery and direction as possible. Once a basic understanding of proper practice is attained the CFQ practitioner learns to pay ever deepening attention to the physical sensations of practice and allows the mental energy to dissipate.

CFQ practitioners learn to pay attention to physical sensation and not their mental process. While the "thinking mind" can never truly be turned off and certainly no effort or force should be used, thoughts can be given less attention and thereby fall into the background.

To further this releasing process CFQ teaches Xin Fa, The Way of the Heart ("letting-go", “acceptance”), so that all physical sensation can be felt without judgment, preference or expectation. Detaching meaning from any thoughts, emotions or sensations during CFQ practice is a skill of the utmost importance for effective practice.

Another unique aspect of CFQ when compared to other forms of Qigong is that there is virtually no focus placed on “breath.” With only one exception ( Complementary Exercise - Soon Breathing) practitioners are encouraged to stay present and put attention on “bodyfullness.” While certainly breathing provides a physical response, there is no synchronized, effort based, yogic breathing practice involved. Practitioners should simply breathe naturally and let the “breath” take care of itself. When any mental focus on breath, emotion or thought is noticed one should simply “return to the body.”

When practiced correctly and in concert, the Hollow and Solid movements of dynamic CFQ combined with its unique structure, tempo and body awareness lead the practitioner on a physical journey of relaxation, release and rejuvenation. The body becomes more relaxed and energized. The mind and emotions become calm and at peace and the practitioner experiences the awakening of their own inherent radiant healing energy.