BRAIN AND BONE MARROW WASHING

[josemunoz63]

As per Dr. Yang books, the brain and bone marrow washing ( which is crucial for longevity ), should be better made in summer, since at that time we don't need a big Wei Qi cover. Can we infere that leaving in a place in which we had always good weather and a constant temperature, let's say 80 ºF, we could be in better position to practice brain and bone marrow washing and thus attain easier longevity ?

[brer_momonga]

this has got me thinking about the context in which these techniques were developed. since behavior/ritual is varied to cater to natural cycles. Techniques are organized based on distinct seasons (simplified ex. rest and conserve during colder months, purge and build during warmer months).

I see what you mean about less guardian Qi required during warmer months, however, in a geographical locationwith constant warm temperature - there will be other challenges that stress the body. the question of whether it would be even more effective in a warmer area is an interesting one.

as martial artists, we marry many traditional techniques with modern lifestyles and diversity in culture and climate. we have to find ways to practice wherever we are. reminds me of, say, how would a Muslim practice Ramadan in the artic circle? would he break his fast - eating only during literally several minutes of night or would he follow the hours of darkness in Mecca accounting for local time difference?

[josemunoz63]

Brer

I catch your point and I agree about the relativity of contexts, but if we go strictly to the theory of Bone marrow washing, it is clear that when wei qi is not so necessary the Qi can be directed better to the bone marrow.

For exemple, leaving in canary islands with practically a summer-spring weather 77 ºF will permit you to dedicate more of your Qi to longevity ....

This idea joined to the magnetic pole ,....

[joeblast]

south for the winter

[josemunoz63]

I have been deeply pondering this issue, and I came to the following conclusion:

A soft weather and eternal spring, like for instance in the Canary Island, should clearly permit the best improvement and higher achievement in Brain & Bone Marrow Washing. You don't need to exert so much Wei Qi to protect yourself and on the contrary you may use all your Qi for inner purposes.

Some comment from Mr. Yang or close collaborator on this ?

[Dvivid]

Only comment is that of course, the opposite is also true: don't make yourself excessively Yang when in an already Yang climate.

[josemunoz63]

Just for this reason, what I mean is that if looking for longevity such soft and spring weather places should be the ideal for Brain & Bone Marrow Washing