Chi-Kung

Chi-Kung (also spelt Qi gong) is a powerful type of health exercise, which has been practised for centuries by millions of Chinese people. It is based on repetitions of very precise sets of movements, specifically designed to benefit health on many different levels.

Qi Gong is easy to learn and enjoyable to do. With the good amount of practise can have an invigorating and rejuvenating effect. Regular practice brings about a deep strengthening effect for the whole body and its various systems (nervous, digestive, respiratory, skeleton-muscular, hormonal, gynaecological, etc). Its ability to help in healing a large variety of chronic and acute injuries and illnesses has been the subject of various research programmes led by the Chinese medical authorities.

The tom of Chi-Kung is to promote the movement of Chi (energy) in the body; this is done by opening certain gates and stretching and twisting energy channels. A key point in Chi-Kung practice is relaxation and deep breathing, both of which are prerequisites to allow Chi to flow.

Some Chi-Kung movements are very gentle, others more vigorous. Some movements are very large and expansive, others are more subtle, almost imperceptible. All are different and have a very specific effect on body and mind. The deeper one practises, the more one can understand the purpose of each movement, allowing the Chi-Kung practice to become ever more enjoyable.

Feedback from past and current students shows that, with a little bit of regular practice, Chi-Kung can have a powerful effect on mind, body and spirit. Reported benefits have included increased general health and well being, reduced levels of stress, and a brighter and more balanced outlook on life’s possibilities.

Chi-Kung can be practised either as a discipline in its own right, or as a perfect complement to your Tai Chi Chuan training.

The effectiveness of Chi-kung has been proven in China by its beneficial impact on the health of millions of people over thousands of years.

Unfortunately, most of the specifics of these valuable contributions have until just recently been blocked from Western awareness. Some barriers are beginning to break down to an extent in other disciplines like acupuncture, but with regard to Chi-kung they are still very much in place.

Source:

http://www.taichinews.com/about-qigong

https://www.energyarts.com/what-qigong/