"If you want to be healthy and live to 100, do Qigong."
-Dr. Mehmet Oz M.D.
What is Qigong?
Qigong is a general term for Chinese meditations and exercises that are used to improve and maintain good health and promote longevity. Qi is the life force or energy within all living things. Gong refers to ones ability or skill. Thus, Qigong means Qi ability. A person that practices Qigong develops the ability to work with and improve their own Qi, thus improving their health.
Qigong is a three thousand year old technology from China that has its roots in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). According to TCM, disease occurs in the human body when Qi flow is disturbed (excess, deficient or blocked). The practice of Qigong will help to smooth out the flow of Qi in the body, thus, restoring balance and improving one's health.
"Wisdom is avoiding all thoughts that weaken you."
-Dr. Wayne Dyer Ph.D.
Qigong Reduces Stress
Relaxation is one of the most important aspects of Qigong. Relaxation of both mind and body is important. The focus of Qigong is to cultivate the practitioner's mind power of concentration, thus improving their ability to relax. Thus, practicing Qigong allows one to relax, thereby, activating the body's own innate ability to heal and reducing the effects of stress.
The Benefits of Practicing Qigong
The benefits that come with practicing the art of Qigong are many and individual. It depends on your mind and your practice. Consistent and daily practice will yield the best results. It is important to have an open mind when practicing Qigong. Suspend all doubts and expectations and just practice and experience Qigong. Everyone experiences Qigong differently. Everyone experiences the benefits that come from practicing Qigong differently. It is important to be patient because the benefits may show up at different times for different practitioners Over time, you may experience the following benefits...