Qi-gong Practice

Qi-gong practice requires the integration of posture/movement, breathing techniques and mental focus. It can actively realign all levels, move together or create a new internal environment of the body. This kind of self-practice exercise helps to attain a higher level of intellectual and spiritual states of mind.

References

  1. Chinese Qi-gong, Zhang Enqin (Chief ed.), Publishing House of Shanghai University of TCM, ©1990. 中國氣功,張恩勤主編,上海中醫藥大學出版社,©1990。 2. The Therapeutic Methods of Qi-gong for Common Diseases, Lu Yun (Chief ed.), Publishing House of Nan Yue, ©1989. 常見病氣功療法,盧雲主編,南粵出版社,©1989。 3. Qi-gong and Health Preservation, Lu Yun (Chief ed.), Publishing House of Nan…

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Therapeutic Effects of Qi-Gong

Over the centuries, the five major traditions of qi-gong: the Confucian, Buddhist, Taoist, medical and martial arts, have founded their own theories on qi-gong. However, the fundamental basis is closely related to TCM theories on the yin and yang, five elements, organs and meridians. TCM principles are also used to…

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Qi-gong Reactions

Qi-gong is a qi (vital energy) management practice, which is used to integrate and cleanse the body, mind and spirit. Through the use of specific postures, proper breathing and mental reframing, qi (vital energy) can flow freely throughout the entire body. Constant practice helps to promote health, prevent disease and…

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Principles of Qi-gong Practice

There are certain basic features which are essential to qi-gong regardless of the form or school. Being natural and relaxed During practice, it is most important to keep the body and mind relaxed and peaceful. However, relaxation does not mean slackness or inattentiveness. Instead, it refers to a balance between…

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Background and History of Qi-gong

The history of qi-gong dates back to about 5000 years. There were many terms given to such kind of exercise before, like xing-qi (promoting the circulation of qi), fu-qi (taking qi), dao-yin (guiding the energy flow), tui-na (exhaling and inhaling), zuo-chan (sitting in meditation), yang-shen (nourishing the spirit) and jing-zuo…

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Concept and Definition

The term qi-gong (pronounced “chee kung’) is formed by two Chinese characters: “qi” (energy) plus “gong” (work or practice). Its closest translation is “energy cultivation” requiring the integration of mind and body. It is based on the concept of Chinese qi physiology; the ancient Chinese believed qi was the most…

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