Falun Dafa Benefits your Health

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Falun Dafa Benefits your Health

Falun Dafa (also called Falun Gong) is an ancient form of qigong, the practice of refining the body and mind through exercises and meditation.  Like tai chi, qigong is a vital part of many people's lives, and Falun Dafa is one of the most popular practices in the world.

There are over 100 million practitioners in over 40 countries, and the practice is completely free and easy to learn. 

How Does it Work?

Truth, Compassion, Tolerance

Falun Dafa is a mind body practice that sets Truth, Compassion, and Tolerance as its highest ideal. Falun Dafa practitioners use this as the guiding principle in everything they do, and it completely transforms their life, from selfish to selfless.

By practicing the exercises, studying the teachings (the Fa), and by increasing our character and "heart nature", we can ascend to a higher level of thinking where other people become more important than ourselves. The physical changes and the changes to the mind combine, and transform the practitioner's very nature into a purer state of being.

Anybody can learn the practice, and it is not difficult to understand the basics, but true mastery is a definite challenge, because it is a mastery of the self.

Falun Dafa Exercises and The Benefits to your Health

The physical benefits of Falun Dafa can be gained in part by practicing these 5 exercises.

The five exercises of Falun Dafa are gentle, slow, and easy to learn. You can read through this page to get a general overview of each exercise, watch the videos, then click on the links below to see more detailed instructions.

The practice was introduced by Teacher Li Hongzhi into China in 1992, and from there it spread to the rest of the world and grew.

Of course, an easier way to learn is to get a FREE lesson at your local practice site. No appointments are necessary... just show up and learn! To find a practice site near you, check out Falun Dafa in your area.

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The practice will always remain free. There are no memberships, no registration roster, no soliciting, evangelizing, or promulgation of any type. The practice is completely voluntary, and the reason it has spread so far and wide is simply because it works, and practitioners have passed it on by word of mouth.

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Falun Dafa practitioners are happy to answer any questions you may have, and you can make contact with a local practitioner by following this link.

If you're not able to make it to them, they can walk, drive, or fly to your home... at no expense to you!

Falun Dafa Exercises Introduction

An introduction video featured on the Exercise DVD

This video shows a selection of people from different ages, genders, and races, all practicing Falun Dafa. There are no requirements for practicing Falun Dafa, and anyone can do it. Plus it's free.
Falun Dafa exercises
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Falun Gong Exercise 1

Buddha Showing a Thousand Hands

This first exercise is designed to open up all the energy channels in the body, and is a foundational exercise used to create a strong energy field and clear out any blocks.
Falun Dafa Instruction_01
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Falun Gong Exercise 2

Falun Standing Stance

The second exercise is a tranquil standing stance exercise, like meditation, that strengthens the body and the mind.
Falun Dafa Instruction_02
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Falun Gong Exercise 3

Penetrating the Two Cosmic Extremes

A third standing stance exercise that projects energy out of the body, purifies it, and brings the energy back into the body, purifying it.
Falun Dafa Instruction_03
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Falun Gong Exercise 4

Falun Heavenly Circulation

An intermediate exercise, practicing this exercise allows the entire body to open up, and all of the energy channels gradually connect via the rotation of Falun.
Falun Dafa Instruction_04
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Falun Gong Exercise 5

Strengthening Divine Power

A seated meditation exercise that brings the energy inside of the body to the hands and main passages, and strengthens supernatural powers and energy potency.
Falun Dafa Instruction_05
by falundafaenglish | video info

83 ratings | 20,599 views
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Life and Hope Renewed

True stories of Health and Regeneration

The amazing stories in this book are first-hand accounts of people from all walks of life who recovered from serious, or in many cases, terminal diseases through practicing Falun Dafa.

Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, is practiced by millions of people around the world. You may have read about it in the news, or perhaps come across Falun Dafa practitioners at a parade or some other civic event. It's also common to see a group of practitioners gathered in a park doing the gentle, slow moving exercises or sitting with their legs crossed in meditation.

Most people who practice the exercises daily and follow the teachings of Falun Dafa report improvements in their health. Often, these improvements are subtle, involving such things as relief from stress, better sleep, a "lighter" and more energetic feeling, and happier moods. Many others, though, such as those whose stories are compiled in this book, report dramatic health improvements, including the disappearance of life-threatening diseases.

Purchase Life and Hope Renewed on Amazon or download it for free.

Hearts and Minds Uplifted

A new Book About the Health Benefits of Falun Dafa Practice

This is a collection of personal accounts by those who practice Falun Dafa (a.k.a. Falun Gong), a Chinese meditation and self-improvement discipline banned in China but practiced in over 60 other countries. It seeks to answer questions such as: What is Falun Gong, and why did it become so popular in just a few years? Is it only for Chinese people or can those from other cultures benefit from it as well?

In the process of telling their stories, the authors in this volume also provide insight into the nature of Falun Gong and its powerful ability to uplift the hearts and minds of people everywhere.

The editors of the Clearwisdom.net website believe that the best way to answer questions about the practice and to give the world an accurate picture of Falun Gong is to let the practitioners describe in their own words just how this wonderful practice has improved their lives.

A previously published collection of short articles, Life and Hope Renewed--The Healing Power of Falun Dafa, described the profound health benefits of Falun Dafa. This companion volume focuses on another important aspect of people's lives: the tremendous personal growth that can be achieved by cultivating one's character through practicing Falun Gong.

About the editors:
Clearwisdom.net is the primary source of information about the practice of Falun Gong and the persecution of Falun Gong in China, reporting on timely news and events happening inside China as well as in the more than 70 countries around the world where Falun Gong is practiced. Clearwisdom.net also publishes the experiences and understandings of practitioners themselves, who submit the majority of the articles.

Purchase Hearts and Minds Uplifted on Amazon or download it for free.

This peaceful practice is persecuted in China!

The CCP commits human rights crimes against practitioners

Believe it or not, this peaceful practice is illegal in China.

For seven years Falun Gong had grown in China and been praised by the government as beneficial for the people. It reduced health care costs, increased satisfaction with life, and thereby helped the economy.

Though not universally accepted by the politburo, Jiang Zemin, the former leader of the Chinese Communist Party, made a choice in 1999 to "... Eliminate Falun Gong". This meant that almost overnight 60 million people became enemies of the state, were demonized, ostracized, tortured, detained, and sentenced to years in jail and forced labor camps.

Of course it's not just the 60 million practitioners who were effected, but also their families, friends, and colleagues. Any support of a practitioner would lead to financial and social ruin through government controls.

There are various reasons why this occurred, but the biggest is fear, and the growth of Falun Gong scared some members of the government. Despite Falun Gong being peaceful, the CCP were afraid of the unknown, and so they outlawed it.

The persecution has been going on for 8 years in China, and the practitioners basically go through hell because of their beliefs and spiritual practice. The CCP has not shown much (if any) remorse or response for the victims and their families.

In recent years it has spread overseas, with spies interrogating American University's Chinese Clubs, and a powerful influence over Hong Kong growing at an alarming rate.

For more information about the persecution, see this lens about Organ Harvesting in China.

Even with the intense pressure of a persecution and being forced to live underground, the practitioners in China (and the rest of the world) have never struck back or resisted the persecution with violence.

On the contrary, every action has been taken to be Truthful, Compassionate, and Tolerant of the persecution (in line with their beliefs), with peaceful and informative efforts made to weaken the persecution and bring it to people's attention, thus bringing it to an end.

Falun Dafa at 2006 Hollywood Christmas Parade

A small sample of Falun Dafa's popularity

This parade in Hollywood, Los Angeles, featured the Divine Land Marching Band, the Waist Drum Team, Heavenly Maiden Dancers, and an award winning float.

A few of my friends took part, and I just took part in the 2007 parade, which airs in Los Angeles on December 16th!

And there are parades similar to this in almost every major city. Perhaps you have seen one before or will see one soon. If so, now you know what it's all about!
Falun Dafa at 2006 Hollywood Xmas Parade
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Comments or Questions?

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  • Rick May 22, 2012 @ 1:13 am | delete
    So no English version of the two books you list above? When I click on the Download link, it goes to a Chinese language site that even Google Chrome can't translate "due to server error".
  • DerekPadula May 22, 2012 @ 2:37 am | delete
    Hi Rick. I'm terribly sorry for the broken links. The book is available in English and I updated the article with new links. You can download them for free or purchase the physical books on Amazon. Thank you for letting me know and I hope you get a lot of out of reading them. I felt they were inspiring.
  • Rick May 22, 2012 @ 10:02 am | delete
    Thank you ever so much!
  • Annamarieludwig Aug 14, 2011 @ 8:20 pm | delete
    I live in northern, nj, USA, and am looking for a nearby group practicing falun dafa. Thank you.
  • DerekPadula Aug 15, 2011 @ 5:51 pm | delete
    Hi Anna,

    You can find local practitioners in New Jersey here: http://www.nj-falundafa.org/English/Practice_site.asp

    I'm not sure of your specific location, but there are a lot of practice sites listed there, so I hope that you can get in touch with one of them.

    The most important step is to take a step! Be active and call the closest person near you!

    And anybody else who is interested in finding local practitioners can go here to see the global locations listing: http://www.falundafa.org/eng/contacts/area/index.html

    Thanks for writing.
  • Peter Sartorius Mar 2, 2011 @ 1:47 pm | delete
    I have just started doing qiqong, but falun dafa seems a much more intergrated body mind philosophy. Id like to add a link to my website www.sarto-health.co.uk if that is ok
  • mason Nov 10, 2010 @ 12:49 pm | delete
    This is ridiculous that no mainstream news agencies are covering this. People are being tortured and killed each day and websites like cnn.com or msnbc.com don't even have one article that aims to bring these issues to light. They'd rather run stories like "zebra escapes from local zoo" along with 10 min of home video cam footage of a man chasing a zebra around through his neighborhood. Wtf is wrong with them? The only explanation that I can think of is that all of the News Corp Rupert Murdoch owned media outlets aren't trying to prevent public awareness about this in order to preserve america's "Relation$" with china. Our media is on a fast track to becoming as censored as theirs... have you seen what their routers look like there? They actually have a built in ?content filter? that is attached to the circuit (wireless internet circuit board pics). It's just incomprehensible that the only word about this getting out is through pamphlets being passed around at colleges from escaped victims or on non-mainstream news sites such as this. At the rate we're going, this could be happening in America right now and we would still have not one clue about what is going on.
  • Natalie P, Jul 24, 2010 @ 6:13 pm | delete
    Can I practice Falun Dafa if I already practice yoga and with to continue my yoga practice?
  • DerekPadula Jul 24, 2010 @ 8:16 pm | delete
    That depends on what type of Yoga you currently practice. If your Yoga practice is only for health and fitness, then yes, but if you follow it as a form of spiritual cultivation, have a master and so on, then it becomes complicated.

    It essentially comes down to the issue of following a single cultivation way. It is common in the west to try and borrow the "best from everyone," but when it comes to a spiritual practice of mind and body this can lead to a complex mind and a messed up body. Only when you are single minded in one practice will you truly ascend.

    When I started Falun Dafa I simultaneously practiced Shaolin Gong Fu and Tai Ji Chuan. Practicing all three lead to my mind and body going in three separate directions, even though they were all similarly Chinese practices. The problem was that each one had a different final destination, and I tried to follow all three at once. Eventually I learned to let go of the others and follow the one I felt was the most genuine and worthwhile.

    I recommend you try it out and see where it takes you. Try to practice the exercises once a day for a week. If you combine that with studying the teachings you will probably experience a great change.
  • Anthony Conti Jun 21, 2010 @ 7:11 pm | delete
    HOW MANY TIMES A DAY SHOULD WE PRACTICE THE EXERCISES? AND HOW DO WE OPEN THE THIRD EYE?
  • DerekPadula Jun 22, 2010 @ 12:01 am | delete
    How many times you practice is an individual choice. There are no set requirements. The discipline and motivation to practice has to come from within.

    Teacher Li recommends that we practice all 5 exercises each day, but it's okay if you are unable to fit them into your schedule. Practice them as many times as you like for as long as you like, though the longer the better, depending on your endurance. If you can only fit in 1 exercise, then do that one with all your heart. If you are motivated to practice all 5, then that's even better.

    How do you open the third eye? That's not something I can answer for you here. I recommend you read Zhaun Falun lecture 2, where this subject is discussed in great detail. And be sure not to pursue it, otherwise you will receive the opposite effect. Let your cultivation practice be natural and without pursuit. By practicing this way you will receive all that you should.

    Does that answer your questions? Please let me know if there are any others.
  • Eduardo May 24, 2010 @ 7:31 pm | delete
    Ola´from Lisboa . Falun gong,is wonderfull,i m practitioner and recomend all people to give it a try ,with a open mind read zhuan falun and do exercises,to see what its all about, be patient and you will be rewarded with something Unique.come on!
  • Evelyn Mar 10, 2010 @ 12:46 am | delete
    I've just practised Falun Gong for 3 months now. I can see lots of improvements in my health! I used to have very heavy period, it was an extremely painful one, that I have to visit the hospital to go for dripping a few months once!

    Right now, I do not have such health problems even though I practise for only 3 months. I do not have the fear of having painful period now.

    All thanks to falun gong! Falun dafa is great!

    (greetings from malaysia)
  • DerekPadula Mar 30, 2010 @ 11:27 pm | delete
    Hi Evelyn. That's good to hear that Falun Gong helped improve your health. Not going to the hospital every three months must be a lot nicer.

    And thanks for your honest sharing.
  • Eternal Diamond Aug 27, 2009 @ 3:26 am | delete
    Falun Dafa is Great! A great way to improve our mind and our body!
  • JAMES Dec 28, 2008 @ 9:58 pm | delete
    falun gong is good
    mr li hong zhi is good
  • JACK Dec 23, 2008 @ 2:58 am | delete
    FALUN DAFA IS GOOD. MR LI HONGZHI is GOOD
  • Dr_Joe Jul 10, 2008 @ 8:48 pm | delete
    Very informative.
    Great lens. Rated it 5 stars.
    Feel free to visit Women's Health | Sexual Health | Health Screening.
  • DerekPadula Jun 27, 2008 @ 9:14 pm | delete
    Thanks jaktraks. If you've practiced yoga and qigong before then you will most likely find the exercises very powerful, and studying Zhuan Falun will be incredible.
  • jaktraks Jun 27, 2008 @ 5:23 pm | delete
    Interesting! I practice yoga and a hodgepodge of qigong. I may have to give this a try. Very nice lens, too.
  • Carole Jun 19, 2008 @ 4:40 pm | delete
    Thanks for answering my message. The number for the contact in Portugal is no longer in service. If you come across anything else, please pass it on.
    Carole
  • DerekPadula Jun 15, 2008 @ 12:31 pm | delete
    Hi Carole,

    You can often find practitioners in Lisbon at Rossio Square. You can also go to this website:

    http://www.umich.edu/~falun/contact_eu.html

    There you will find a list of contacts in Europe. Here is another site with information on Falun Gong in Europe and a truth clarification event in Portugal:

    http://www.clearharmony.net/articles/200512/30425.html

    Hopefully that will lead you to some practitioners. If not, please do not give up as it is important to practice and share with others.

    I wish you well.
  • carole Jun 15, 2008 @ 4:19 am | delete
    I am having trouble finding a Falun Gong practice group in Lisbon, Portugal. Do you know of anyone?
    Thanks
  • carole Jun 15, 2008 @ 4:19 am | delete
    I am having trouble finding a Falun Gong practice group in Lisbon, Portugal. Do you know of anyone?
    Thanks
  • Arch-angel May 26, 2008 @ 12:29 pm | delete
    Great job!
  • May 1, 2008 @ 9:17 am | delete
    Hi Derek!

    What an excellent lens. Shined your stars up even if they didn't need shining. I will come back to your lens...lot's of interesting info Falun Dafa.

    Thom
  • DerekPadula Dec 21, 2007 @ 11:43 pm | delete
    Thanks, Serina. Practicing in a group is an effective way to speed up your cultivation. You learn more about yourself and improve quicker when you practice with others.
  • serina Dec 21, 2007 @ 10:25 pm | delete
    Wow, what a splendid lens. I just recently started practicing qigong, though a different form. I appreciate the effort you put into this resource. I rate a 5! I had been looking for resources to find local practitioners.

    All the best and Happy Holidays to you!

    ~Serina
  • Prince_Vince Dec 20, 2007 @ 7:02 am | delete
    Looks like im gonna start Falun dafa, looks like its really useful... 5 stars mate... check my Natural Tinnitus Treatment lens
  • Dec 19, 2007 @ 9:36 am | delete
    Hi DerekPadula really good page you have got there. I thought you had some great infomation so i gave it 5 stars.I have got a lens aswell on home treatment for acne greatful for the info ,
    Harry :-]
  • fitbody2day Dec 10, 2007 @ 5:41 pm | delete
    I have never heard of Falun Gong before. It looks like a very spiritual practice. Very nice lens Derek. Bowflex Treadclimber
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  • salesbysandra Nov 20, 2007 @ 10:54 am | delete
    i've tried yoga and loved it. thanks for opening my eyes to falu.

    i'm giving it 5 stars. love it.

    keyword
  • krisManuel Nov 16, 2007 @ 11:50 am | delete
    Hey! this is a cool lens :) 5*
  • Meloramus Nov 12, 2007 @ 3:25 pm | delete
    This is an excellent lens. Well deserving of 5 stars!
  • DerekPadula Sep 5, 2007 @ 6:28 am | delete
    That's great, Doctor-Who!

    It can be hard at times to really look inside and improve yourself, but it's so incredibly rewarding. I hope you persevere, improve, and have a positive experience.
  • Doctor-Who Sep 3, 2007 @ 2:08 pm | delete
    Great lens
    I tried Ashtanga Yoga before but Falun Gong looks amazing.
    I'll give it a try and let you know how I get on
  • roy-b Sep 2, 2007 @ 4:14 pm | delete
    since I began prafticing I have become a better person.
    I sleep and eat on time, think first on the other person, and living in great harmony.I COULD HAVE LIVE FOR 1000 YEARS WITHOUT KNOWING WHAT IS LIFE ALL ABOUT.
    It is the best think I ever did. give it a try and see for your self. roy, Israel.
  • scpan Aug 30, 2007 @ 1:56 pm | delete
    Honestly speaking, Practicing Falun Gong is one of the best things I have ever done to improve my physical and mental health. I had very low energy and could not work full time before I started practicing it. Now I can work full time and get involved in all my family and community activities.

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