The purpose of this training is to embody five movements , that are Oscar Ichazo’s Qigong (Kath)work related to the five elements, as explained in Oscar Ichazo’s book “KathState, the Energy of Inner Fire.”. Breathing techniques and exercises are practiced to enhance the Kath State experience and generate the chi (Kath energy) throughout the body.
Ichazo adapted his five movements from Master Cheng Man–Ch’ing’s T’ai Chi Chuan and relates them to his theory of the Five Elements of Fire, Earth, Air, Water, andSpace.
In his teaching, each movement energizes the chi of the Element that he associates with the five physical aspects of the Realms ofExistence and Knowledge found in the human body.
The training includes a complete Introduction that explains the Kath State and how this State is generated in the physical body. When chi is generated in specific areas of the body, the endocrine system related to that part of the body is awakened, regenerating all the organs and tissues of that area. When all five areas (Realms of Existence and Knowledge) are regenerated through these five movements, the Kath State is attained, becoming noticeable in the brain’s function and felt as vitality throughout the body.
Breathing techniques and exercises are employed to further enhance the Kath State experience. Slides are used in the training togive a clear presentation of the exercises and other material. Meditations with the five movements ensure that a proficient level of embodiment of the Kath State is attained from the day’s training.