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As bioenergy, Ki cannot be toucned or seen with the naked eye. A “sixth sense” is needed to feel or see Ki, not the five senses we use in our daily lives. Ji-gam is a basic method for awakening this sixth sense.

The Yong-chun and Jang-shim points are major channels through which energy enters and leaves our bodies, gateways through which the energy of the universe is supplied to the human body. First, before beginning training for feeling energy, it is important to sufficiently relax mind and body.

First, rub your hands together vigorously until your palms feel hot. Then clap at least 50 times. The feeling of the Jang-shim points will become even more vivid as blood circulates vigorously through the entire palms of both hands. When clapping, spread your hands wide like fans to ensure all of both palms are thoroughly stimulated.

Comfortably relax your entire body so there is no tension in your neck, shoulders, arms or chest, and relax your mind, as well. Press your palms together in front of your chest and focus on the feelings in your palms.

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Ji-gam begins in our hands, which are a particularly sensitive part of our bodies. The hands are the place where Jin-ki, the essence of energy, is most readily activated. Later, once we become proficient at Ji-gam, our practice reaches a depth where we are able to place our minds completely in one place, even without trying particularly hard, as an energy center forms in the Dahn-jon.

When we practice Ji-gam for the first time, we feel external Ki in the form of sensations like fever or heat, or what seems to be a magnetic force. Later, when that sensation deepens, we can feel blood flowing in our veins. With more intense concentration, even blood flowing in the capillaries is felt. Once Ji-gam takes place in our entire bodies, we sense each of our cells filled with energy, living and moving. We arrive at a state of mental unity, in which our bodies and minds are one. Once we feel energy and blood circulation is invigorated in the palms of our hands (Jang-shim), bottoms of our feet (Yong-chun), and Lower Dahn-jon, we can maintain this awareness of energy even while we practice Dong-gong. Frequently practicing feeling Ki in our normal lives helps with Jung-gong as well as Dong-gong practice. For the person whose awareness of the Dahn-jon is weak, Ji-gam training can be particularly helpful in activating the heat of this energy center. The next practice involves the simple method of feeling energy in the palms of our hands and the soles of our feet, where the body’s external Dahn-jon centers are located, and in the Lower Dahn-jon, which is one of the body’s internal Dahn-jon centers. The Ki sensed at first is external Ki felt on the surface of the skin. With repetition, however, these sensations grow more intense and clear. Immersed in this feeling of Ki, we find that our brainwaves fall into a pattern of relaxation, our minds become very peaceful, our bodies and minds relax, and we are able to feel even more intensely the internal Ki that is beginning to stir in our bodies.

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