- What is Qigong?| Leave a Comment
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, physical movement, mind-body integration, and breathing exercises. Practitioners of [...]
- Qigong (氣功)| Leave a Comment
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 by YMAA as an important area [...]
- The Significance of Qigong| Leave a Comment
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 aging, and prolonging life. The main characteristics of Qigong include [...]
- Qi Gong Breathing| Leave a Comment
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| Leave a Comment
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 duration of disease and the condition of [...]