Qi gong

What is Qi gong?

Qi gong can be described as a mind-body-spirit practice that improves one's mental and physical health by integrating posture, movement, breathing technique, self-massage, sound, and focused intent. There are likely thousands of qi gong styles, schools, traditions, forms, and lineages, each with practical applications and different theories about Qi (“subtle breath” or “vital energy”) and Gong (“skill cultivated through steady practice”). The mission of the National Qi gong Association is to help each individual find a path that best supports their personal goals, and to evolve this amazing energetic science.

The benefits of Qi Gong

Qi gong opens the flow of energy in meridians used in acupuncture and Chinese medicine. It enhances our ability to feel the Life Force underlying the physical world and to deepen our communication with it.

Physically, slow gentle qi gong movements warm tendons, ligaments and muscles; tonify vital organs and connective tissue; and promote circulation of body fluids (blood, synovial, lymph). Thousands of studies have shown qi gong is effective in helping to heal life challenges ranging from high blood pressure and chronic illness to emotional frustration, mental stress, and spiritual crisis.

A note on the term “Medical Qi Gong”

Due to the breadth and richness of the many applications of the words “medical” and “medicine” in the Qi gong context, the NQA has consciously removed the term "Medical Qi gong" from its descriptions above. The definition of “Medical Qi gong” ranges from clinically-oriented Qi gong with a certified professional to a personal practice of Qi gong for health maximisation or a medical challenge. However, the NQA recognises and supports those who use the term "Medical Qi gong" in honouring their distinct tradition or understanding of the phrase.

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