Falun Dafa or Falun Gong is a Chinese spiritual movement or a “cultivation system” in traditional Chinese. This was introduced to the Chinese by Li Hongzhi in 1992 and this move was banned by the Chinese government in 1999 for being heretical. There have been reports of many human rights abuses by the Chinese government against Falun Dafa practitioners.
Falun Dafa differs from other qigong schools in its greater emphasis on morality and theology and the absence of rituals in daily worship. Its central principles are compassion, tolerance and truthfulness. He has redefined existing qigong schools and has been instrumental in transforming the lives of millions of people around the world, enabling their superior health and good wisdom.
In addition to its emphasis on ethical behavior, Falun Dafa prohibits smoking, alcohol, drugs, premarital sex, and homosexuality. These are believed to cause negative karma and are counterproductive to the goals of the practice.
According to the principles of Falun Dafa, one must continuously try to harmonize with the universal principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance. This is what is meant by cultivation. To help people achieve this goal, there are five easy-to-learn sets of exercises with gentle movement and meditation. These exercises are only a supplement, and self-cultivation remains the main goal. While these exercises have deep inner meaning, they are very effective in reliving anxiety and stress, especially in the context of cannabis withdrawal.
Principles of the exercise
The main objective of these exercises is to gain energy in a short space of time and at the same time relieve stress and anxiety.
The movements are simple and easy to learn and they are all directed to all the energy channels. These exercises aim to stretch and open all the energy channels that flow through the body in order to allow the flow of energy to those areas where this flow is blocked. By doing these exercises, a practitioner can expect to increase their energy levels in a short period of time.
Naturally a question arises. How does this help people get off weed?
By opening all energy channels, these exercises improve endurance and well-being. It also removes negative energy from the body and allows the mind to focus on positive things. Most importantly, the movements are smooth and there is a great emphasis on breathing. Both help reduce anxiety and stress in people who have recently quit marijuana. The spiritual dimension of this form of exercise also provides support in case of marijuana relapses.