MEDICAL QIGONG

Qigong ("chee-gong") is an ancient health science that has been in existence for thousands of years. It works with physical energy through a system of slow physi al movements. These movements create a harmonious integration of the human body with the Universe. Medical Qigong balances the energy flow (chi) throughout the body. It realigns the natural circulation of chi throughout the body’s channels. The practitioner is able to feel “unbalanced energy” and realign the flow of energy and remove blockages and toxins from the patient. This process can also provide energy to deficient organs or meridians.

Qigong originated in China where over 70 million people converge in parks everyday to do these graceful movements each day. Qigong is one of the five branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine. In China, where there are many medical Qigong hospitals, and clinics, Qigong is valued highly in the treatment of serious illnesses. Proponents claim it has cured cancer, AIDS, heart disease, arthritis, asthma. Qigong has been defined as "energy-breath work" because through the breathing exercises, energy can be absorbed from the atmosphere. Everyone can learn because the techniques are simple. When somebody has a high level of Qi (energy), one's health can be good. When our Qi level is low, it is usually symptomatic of blockages in the meridians (energy channels) that Qi travels throughout our whole body. This can allow toxins and disease set in.

Medical Qigong is classified as one of the three main schools of this 5000 year-old technique. The other two are Spiritual Qigong, and Martial Arts Qigong. This special healing system produces the vital Qi required to eliminate toxins. It can opens up the channels between mind, body and spirit to eliminate disease and maintain optimal health. This is achieved by focusing on five different areas of the practice: Movement Movement refers to a series of simple physical movements combined with proper breathing techniques. When these movements are practiced regularly over a period of time they can improve circulation, increase internal Qi, remove toxins, alleviate stress, and renew energy. Detoxification Internal cleansing is the essential part of the healing process. It is only by cleaning the toxins from our body and developing a pure and peaceful mind that we can have real health. Energy Infusion When energy infusion is combined with detoxification, it creates a very powerful Qi field. After a detoxification process the focus turns to opening up the meridians (energy channels) where a high Qi can be received almost instantly. Meditation Meditation is an ancient technique to connect you with the Universe, both Heaven and Earth. It is used in Medical Qigong as a method of focusing the mind on the body. Incorporating visualization as part of the meditation process facilitates this concentration on the health and healing of the body as a whole. This can result in an overall feeling of well-being and rejuvenation. Massage Massage is used as a part of Medical Qigong to enhance your level of Qi. This is accomplished through the stimulation of energy points by a variety of massage techniques. Energy points are defined areas on the body that when stimulated can have positive consequences to other areas of the body. This system is a powerful and accelerated program that enables practitioners to directly experience the Power of Qi. It is efficient, effective and empowering.

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