About Qigong

BENEFITS OF QIGONG

Qigong, pronounced “chi gong,” is an ancient Chinese practice developed thousands of years ago as part of traditional Chinese medicine. With roots in Chinese medicine, philosophy and martial arts, qigong is traditionally viewed by the Chinese and throughout Asia as a practice to cultivate and balance “qi” translated as “life energy” or “breath”. Qigong is now gaining popularity throughout Western society gaining credibility through research as the health and longevity benefits are realized. Qigong practice uses exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being. Qigong has both psychological and physical components and involves the regulation of the mind, breath, and body’s movement and posture. It is a proven approach to treating pain, disease and releasing unhealthy emotions our bodies hang on toI believe in the foundation of qigong in the words of Maoshing Ni, PhD, who wrote “ TheEmperor’s Classic of Medicine: The Essential Text of Chinese Health and Healing”:

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Cultivating  the 3B’s Breath, Balance, and Body Harmony

Qigong, often spelled as "Chi Gong" or "Qi Gong," is a traditional Chinese mind-body practice that involves the cultivation and harmonization of Qi (vital life energy) to promote health, wellness, and spiritual development. The term "Qigong" is a combination of two Chinese words: "Qi" (pronounced chee), meaning vital energy or life force, and "Gong" (pronounced gung), meaning skill or practice.

Qigong encompasses a wide range of practices that involve slow, gentle movements, focused breathing, and mindfulness techniques. It has a long history in China, dating back thousands of years, and is rooted in traditional Chinese medicine, martial arts, and Taoist philosophy

Some of the key benefits of Qigong include:

    1. Stress Reduction:

    2. Improved Balance and Flexibility:

    3. Enhanced Energy and Vitality:.

    4. Better Sleep:

    5. Increased Focus and Mental Clarity:

    6. Boosted Immune System:

    7. Pain Management:

    8. Emotional Balance:

    9. Cardiovascular Health:

    10. Support for Chronic Conditions:

    11. Improved Posture and Body Alignment:

    12. Inner Peace and Spiritual Growth:

    13. Community and Social Interaction:

    14. Natural Healing and Self-Empowerment: