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In Daoist Qigong, the Eight Extraordinary Vessels are the foundation of your energy field. Extending beyond the body, it is also known as your auric field. Since this matrix takes the shape of an egg, it is called the Cosmic Egg.  Master the root of internal arts and expand your aura  Qìgōng promotes health and healing by improving your circulation throughout the entire body. At times, this profound practice will also include seated meditation—the foundational root of all internal disciplines. Among these, the Cosmic Egg Meditation stands out as a premier tool designed to strengthen your fundamental energy grid and auric field. It is a vital practice for the modern world, especially to perform anytime you feel out of balance, disconnected from Source, or emotionally low. This practice isn't just about relaxation; it is a mechanical strengthening of your protective field. By engaging in the Cosmic Egg flow, you support your immune resilience and empower yourself to feel fully connected—permanently plugged into your True Nature.  In-Depth: The Eight Extraordinary Vessels In Daoist Qìgōng, the Eight Extraordinary Vessels serve as the absolute foundation of your energy field. Think of this as the blueprints for your spiritual architecture. This complex grid holds together all the primary maps of your body: the Central Meridian, the Twelve Organ Meridians, and the Three Dantian. Extending beyond the physical boundaries of the skin, this grid forms the basis of your auric field. Because this matrix takes the shape of an egg, it is traditionally called the Cosmic Egg. Your aura is far more than a "glow"; it is a living record of everything you have thought, felt, and experienced up until now. Because you accumulate new experiences every single day, your aura is constantly processing vast amounts of information. If the Cosmic Egg becomes weak, the aura also weakens, leaving you more susceptible to emotional instability as well as external pathogens such as colds and flus.  Maintenance for Your Energy Field Just as you perform maintenance on your home or your car, your energetic field requires regular clearing and strengthening. When this grid becomes damaged—often through past trauma—it can disrupt the psyche and weaken the flow of life force. If you feel lost, or if your connection to Source feels blocked, the Cosmic Egg Qìgōng Flow can help you restore that vital link. Through this practice, we repair and fortify the energy field, ensuring your "house" is structurally sound. You don't need to understand the complex Qi circulatory system or its structures to follow this practice, but for those seeking mastery, we offer a summary of the matrix. At its center is the Central Meridian, with four vertical lines formed by the Ren Mai, Du Mai, and the Yin and Yang Qiao Mai. The Yin Wei Mai and Yang Wei Mai shape the inner and outer vortex of the system, while the Dai Mai Channel (the belt channel) encircles the waist, connecting all lines into a complete, protective energy sphere.  The YOQI Experience: Filmed in Khao Sok National Park To help you align with the living Qì of nature, this session was filmed in the pristine Khao Sok National Park, one of the last primordial rainforests on Earth. This environment provides the perfect vibrational backdrop for your transformation. The practice begins with spinal warmups and deep breathing exercises specifically designed to awaken dormant Qi. From there, you will engage in fingertip tracing of the Extraordinary Vessels, combined with powerful affirmations to integrate the mind, heart, and energy field into perfect harmony.  About Marisa Cranfill & YOQI Marisa Cranfill is the founder of YOQI yoga+qigong. She has been practicing meditation, qi gong (energy work), yoga, and breath work techniques since 1999. Her life’s purpose is to live fully awakened in every moment, and her aim is to transmit the safe and powerful techniques she has learned from Chinese masters, Buddhist monks, nuns, and Thai shamans for everyone’s benefit. Marisa’s greatest joy is to help people cultivate their life force energy to live long, healthy, and radiant lives. She is popularly known for her extensive YOQI library, which offers beautiful, follow-along routines that are accessible to all ages and skill levels. By joining the YMAA community, you are stepping into a lineage of excellence and authentic practice.  Ready to Strengthen Your Protective Field? Stop draining energy and start feeling radiant.

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YOQI: Seated Cosmic Meditation