Learn About Qigong

Qi translates as 'energy' or 'breath'. It is what the Japanese call Ki (like in AiKiDo) and Hindus call Prana. Qi Gong means "working with the qi." It is the ancient Chinese practice of becoming aware of this life energy and learning how to control its flow. By focusing on your Qi, You can become as soft as a Baby. Dao De Jing (chap 10).   Qi Gong uses a series of postures, and movements linked with deep breathing as [...]

Blogger and qigong teacher Tiffany Jones, has written an enlightening review of the roots and origins of qigong for the Into Mountains, Over Streams; International Journal of Qigong (online). Which takes for its focus a book by Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming called “The Roots of Chinese Qigong” a sample of which (pages 1 -118) can be downloaded as a PDF file here. In this book the history of qigong is grouped into roughly four periods of growth though it is difficult [...]

Qigong (also spelled Ch'i Kung) is a powerful system of healing and energy medicine from China. It is the art and science of using breathing techniques, gentle movement, and meditation to cleanse, strengthen, and circulate the life energy (qi). Qigong practice leads to better health and vitality and a tranquil state of mind. In the past, qigong was also called nei gong (inner work) and dao yin (guiding energy). The word Qigong (Chi Kung) is made up of two Chinese [...]