Qigong

Qi Gong is a 3000 year old Chinese practice that promotes energy and longevity. It is traditionally used alongside acupuncture, moxibustion, Tui Na, Pharmacopoeia, and other forms of traditional Chinese medicine. Qi Gong consists of exercises that result in personal growth and is also used to treat physical and psychosomatic disorders.

Qi Gong is based on three main principles: the control of the physical body, or the Sheng, the control of Qi, or energy, and the control of the Shen, or spirit. The movement of Qi Gong uses the same parts of the body that are used in acupuncture, relying on the traditional concepts found in traditional China. In order to become an expert in Qi Gong and to teach Qi Gong exercises, one must have a very deep understanding of these traditional concepts.

Qi Gong is probably the most appreciated therapy out of all Chinese medicine practices. Originally, it was created to stay in good health, and eventually began to be used as a therapeutic tool, both showing the Qi Gong is extremely useful in both. Studies have clearly shown that the practice of Qi Gong regulates the body’s organs, central nervous system, organ function, and builds resistance to infections as our inner strength grows.

Interest Medical and Therapeutic Qi Gong

The practice directly affects blood circulation and the heart, and is also useful in treating hypertension, Parkinson’n diseace and arteriosclerosis. Qi Gong exercises are also useful for the digestive system, further enhancing the immune system. Additionally, the exercises promote elasticity, stress management, balance, immunity, and improvement of many pathological states.

Applications of Qi Gong are general and preventive.

For children:

• Learn the concentration and body control.
• Improve issues such as, enuresis, myopia and nervousness.
• Body Development.

For adults:

• Elasticity.
• Relax and manage stress.
• Balance psychosomatic well being.
• Enhance vitality.
• Prevention of disease.
• Reduce the time of convalescence.
• Improve several pathological states.

For the elderly:

• Maintain or restore elasticity.
• Improve memory.
• Increase vitality.
• Improve quality of sleep.

Qi Gong applications are general and preventive for both children and adults. It is a highly recommended practice and complementary to any other body treatment or practice.

Applications of Qi Gong in Sport

An athlete who practices Qi Gong, is capable of controlling their movements and can see their results more intensively. The benefits are most noticable in specific exercises and special resistance exercises (distance running, skiing, and/or tennis.) Within the Chinese tradition, Qi Gong is a mandatory practice for high levels martial arts.

Qi Gong Applications in Enterprises

Qi Gong promotes physical and emotional balance. Japanese and Chinese companies take regular breaks during the work day to practice Qi Gong. This proves to make work more productive.