As we improve the circulation of Qi in our bodies, we improve the balance in our lives–physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
:: Medical Qigong ::
Qigong, pronounced "chee–gung", is a combination of two ideas. "Qi" means life force, or vital energy that flows through all living things. "Gong" means skill or to cultivate. Qigong is the skill of cultivating vital energy. Medical Qigong therapy is the skillful practice of gathering, circulating, and applying life force energy to promote health and healing. With over five thousand years of history and providing the foundation for Chinese medicine, Medical Qigong is one of the oldest and most tested of medical practices.
The effectiveness of Medical Qigong therapy is in its ability to strengthen and reinforce the body’s immune system, regulate internal organ functions, restore balance, and activate the body’s Qi and blood. Medical Qigong therapy has positive, clinically recognized effects on the electrical activity of the brain, blood flow, heart function, kidney processes, biophysical states (enzyme activity, immune function), eyesight, bone density, lung function, and pain reduction.
Medical Qigong therapy is especially effective in facilitating the release of suppressed emotions which have become trapped within the body’s tissues. These unprocessed emotions block the natural flow of Qi, thus creating stagnant pools of toxic energy in the body. Medical Qigong therapy works with the body’s energy fields (bio–magnetic fields) to purge, strengthen, and balance the body’s energy flow to promote harmony of the mind, body, and spirit.
What to Expect in a Treatment
Treatments use light–touch bodywork, sensing and moving energy to restore balance. Clients are fully dressed. After the treatment, you may be given Qigong prescriptions to assist in your ongoing healing. These exercises, sounds, visualizations, and/or meditations are tailored specifically to your needs.
- Medical Qigong has been successful in treating people with such conditions as:
- allergies
- arthritis
- asthma
- bronchitis
- cancer
- chronic fatigue
- chronic pain
- digestive disorders
- emotional problems (including depression, anger, grief, etc.)
- female/menopausal issues
- gallstones
- headaches
- heart disease
- hyper and hypotension
- insomnia
- multiple sclerosis
- prostate issues
- radiation and chemotherapy
- recovery from surgery
- stress
- ulcers
Group and individual classes also offered.
:: Benefits of Medical Qigong ::
- Increased energy
- Emotional balancing
- Pain relief
- Enhanced digestion
- Stress reduction
- Deep relaxation
- Strengthens immune system
- Improves energy circulation
- Self empowerment