What is Qigong?
Qigong is an ancient Chinese health care system that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intention.
The word Qigong (Chi Kung) is made up of two Chinese words.
- Qi , pronounced chee, means the life force or vital-energy that flows through all things in the universe.
- Gong, pronounced gung, means accomplishment, or skill that is cultivated through steady practice.
- Together, Qigong (Chi Kung) means cultivating energy. It is a system practiced for health maintenance, healing and increasing vitality.
Qigong is made up of physical postures (moving or stationary), breathing techniques, and focused intentions. Some practices: increase the Qi, circulate it, store it, or use Qi to cleanse and heal the body.
People do Qigong to maintain health, heal their bodies, calm their minds, and reconnect with their spirit. When these three aspects of our being are integrated, it encourages a positive outlook on life and helps eliminate harmful attitudes and behaviors. It also creates a balanced life style, which brings greater harmony, stability, and enjoyment.
Exercises
- Collecting Qi to the Dantian
- Separating the Fog to Look for the Clouds
- Catching Fish by the Side of the Lake
- Golden Dragon Stretches its Claws
- Old Tree with Winding Roots
- Jade Ladder Climbing to the Sky
- Holding the Beautiful Ball
- Looking for Treasure at the Bottom of the Chest
- Child Swinging
- Collecting Qi to the Dantian - Walking
Meditation and Healing for the Body
- Ma Bo Meditation
- Silting Meditation
- Washing the Face
- Shou Gong
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