Do you ever wake up in the morning feeling flat, like you have no energy? Something is off, you’ve rested all night, but you can’t place your finger on it. Could your qi, or energy, be imbalanced? Qigong can help you balance and cultivate your qi (energy) to put that spring back in your step—naturally.
Benefits Of Qigong
Reduce Stress: The natural, slow movements of Qigong help to lower stress by reducing respiratory and heart rate.
Longevity: Qigong promotes longevity by improving blood pressure, cholesterol, kidney function and bone density. Qigong also has many anti-aging benefits.
Clear Skin: Qigong helps to eliminate toxins, this helps to improve the skin.
Stimulate The Immune System: With just three hours per week, Qigong can stimulate your immune system. A study from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne found that adults who practiced Qigong three hours per week developed more antibodies after receiving flu shots than those who didn’t practice Qigong.
The Origins Of Qigong
Qigong is an aspect of traditional Chinese medicine and has many powerful benefits. The practice of Qigong dates back to the seventeenth century b.c. According to Qi-Energy.com, “Legends of the Shang Dynasty period describe how members of the ancient Tao Tang tribes would imitate the movements of wild animals in order to dispel rheumatism caused by the cold, damp climate.” These first exercises were called “dao yin”, they have evolved over time to what is now known as Qigong. From the beginning, Qigong was designed to holistically improve quality of life. Qiqong is based on qi, or life energy, but what is qi?
Qi Is Energy
Qi is a fundamental concept of traditional Chinese culture. Qigong is built upon the idea that every living thing contains Qi, me, you and the Earth. Qi translates to “energy flow”, “air” or “breath.” This is one reason Yoga is focused on the breath and Acupuncture is used to balance energy. Through breath (Yoga) and meridian therapy (Acupuncture) there are many ways to move qi through your body and even into others. When you take a deep breath and feel relaxed, you’re moving your qi!
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