10-15-2011, 10:59 AM
Literally, it means Qi (or chi) work/skill. Currently, it is a blend of many ancient Chinese forms of exercise designed to balance the Qi and energize the body and the spirit. It can be practiced only for yourself, and as a way to help others heal/balance their life force.
I only started my study yesterday, so I am still in the "learning the history" phase. Part of the practice includes exercises similar to Tai Chi, but based on the Chinese medicine laws of interaction of the five elements (wood, fire, earth, metal and water). Part of the history I heard yesterday speaks of the balance between yang and yin.
I became interested in Qigong because my Reiki instructor taught us a couple of techniques during one of the advanced classes, which have improved the effectiveness of energy healing, both for myself and others.
Love and light!
Oh - and perhaps it was, indeed, the jingoistic condescension that put me off of the 2nd vid. I'm a little sensitive to that! LOL!
I only started my study yesterday, so I am still in the "learning the history" phase. Part of the practice includes exercises similar to Tai Chi, but based on the Chinese medicine laws of interaction of the five elements (wood, fire, earth, metal and water). Part of the history I heard yesterday speaks of the balance between yang and yin.
I became interested in Qigong because my Reiki instructor taught us a couple of techniques during one of the advanced classes, which have improved the effectiveness of energy healing, both for myself and others.
Love and light!
Oh - and perhaps it was, indeed, the jingoistic condescension that put me off of the 2nd vid. I'm a little sensitive to that! LOL!