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What is Qigong?
The word Qigong (pronounced chi kung) is a combination of two ideas: “Qi” means air, breath of life, or vital energy of the body, and “gong” means the skill of working with, or cultivating, self-discipline and achievement. The art of Qigong consists primarily of meditation, relaxation,...
Qigong (氣功)
Qi (氣)is defined as the energy of the universe, and Gong means hard work or study. Therefore, Qigong means "the Study of Natural Energy." Western science has identified a bioelectric potential in the body which could be one of the primary aspects of Qi energy. This "bioelectricity" is recognized...
The Significance of Qigong
Qigong, is an outstanding cultural legacy of ancient China. It is also an important part of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Qigong is a prophylactic method which is unique to China. The dim of Qigong exercise is preventing and curing diseases, strengthening the constitution, avoiding premature...
Qi Gong Breathing
There are five major components of practicing Chinese Qi Gong. All five seek to regulate the 1. the breathing, 2. the mind, 3. the body, 4. the Qi, and 5. the shen (spirit). Proper breathing is one of the main keys to general Chinese Qi Gong practice. It regulates and adjusts the body's Yin and...
Part five:Chinese Qigong Acupressure Therapy
2. Before the application of qigong acupressure therapy, the finger nails of physicians should be cut short to avoid any injury to the patients' skin. The pressure applied by the finger and the amount of qi delivered to the acupoints should be determined and gradually increased according to the...