Why Learn Qigong?
Qigong is easy to learn and adaptable for any individuals with varying abilities and any level of physical activity. No special equipment is necssary, and particpants simply dress comfortable. While Qigong was developed in Asia, it's use is not dependent on any particular culture or belief systems.
Individuals who practice Qigong regularly report:
- Increased physical energy
- Reduced stress and anxiety
- Improved mental clarity
- Enhanced overall well being
- And much more........
What Is Qigong?
Qigong is a holistic exercise that originated thousands of years ago in China as a means of healing the body, mind, emotions and developing the entire human potential. In Qigong, students and practitioners use the power of the mind in unison with postures and movements of the body. Practicing Qigong creates a healthy mind, body, and spirit by cultivating an internal energy called Qi (pronounced "chee"). According to Chinese Medicine, Qi is the very essence of life. Qi is the medium that links the mind, body, and spirit into an integrated functional system. When the flow of Qi in the body is plentiful, strong, and balanced, so is the ability to heal and promote health.
For thousands of years, people in China's martial arts, medicine and religious circles have practiced Qigong exercises for purposes of improving health and vitality and attaining mental and emotional health. Over the past 50 years, Qigong has spread throughout China and the world. It is now commonly practiced in hospitals and healing centers throughout China. As a result, many case reports are available for the use of Qigong by individuals with a variety of illnesses. With mounting evidence that mind-body approaches to health are both medically effective and cost effective for many conditions, Qigong is becoming part of mainstream medicine here in the United States as well.
There are numerous forms of Qigong currently available and taught around the world. Zhineng Qigong was founded by Dr. Pang He Ming. With training both in eastern and western medicine Dr. Pang studied various forms of Qigong throughout China before he created this easily learned form of self-healing Qigong.
