Qigong: Open your Body - Open your Life * Qigong is the balanced exercise you have been looking for: *You will learn how to live a life with new levels of physical, mental relaxation and self awareness. *Gently build internal energy, strength, flexibility and balanced coordination. *** What is Qigong? Qigong (also called Qi Gong or Chi Kung and pronounced Chee-Gung) is an ancient Chinese meditative health discipline based on Traditional Chinese Medicine principles. In basic terms, it is a slow and precise form of moving meditation that involves controlled breathing, stretching and strengthening exercises. The aim of Qigong is to stimulate and balance the flow of Qi throughout the body. It is devoted to developing an understanding, awareness and control of ones Three Treasures - the Body/Essence (Jing), Energy (Qi) and Spirit (Shen). Qigong has been used extensively in China as part of traditional Chinese medicine, and is included in the curriculum of Chinese Universities. Throughout the world Qigong is now recognized as a form of complementary and alternative medicine, with positive effects on diverse ailments. Because Qigong is the practice of integrating body, mind and spirit, it is known as internal training, and is best practised under the guidance of a highly experienced Instructor or Master. *** What are the benefits of Qigong? * Deeply calms the mind and improves mental clarity and concentration Highly effective method of stress management Facilitates deeper, more restorative sleep Boosts immunity and energy levels which can help your body regain strength after illness. Improved flexibility, circulation (of Blood and Qi or life energy), and metabolism, leading to more internal warmth. Great for people with cold hands and feet! Clear skin through the elimination of toxins and more efficient metabolism Correct and moderate qigong practice usually creates an optimistic and cheerful disposition. Greater physical control. Aspects of the body that were out of balance begin to normalize. For example, heart rate, breathing rate, blood pressure, hormone levels, and states of chronic inflammation or depletion. Beneficial for the joints of the body for Arthritis sufferers. Improved intuition and creativity. An awakened ability to think with the gut and feel with the mind. Qigong is a life skill, a moving meditation that can be practised anywhere to combat tension and emotional distress. Qigong can be considered an alternative to Yoga, accessible to people of all ages. You will experience an enjoyable way to build flexibility and strength, enabling you to progress at your own rate. Fantastic self care practice for body workers in modalities such a Massage, Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Shiatsu, Reiki, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Kinesiology. youtu.be/3zL4DyguWAk
Posted on: Sat, 13 Sep 2014 06:37:37 +0000
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