Qigong (pronounced as chee-kung) is an ancient Chinese health system based on meditation, controlled breathing and guided movements. |
Start each day full of energy and mindful motivation, simply by adjusting your posture, breath and mind. Qigong includes exercises, meditation and energy manipulation methods that have the power to heal and prevent illness, as well as dealing with everyday stresses and emotional tension.
Qigong has many health benefits:
Qi can mean air, breath or vital energy. Gong means work or cultivation, so Qigong can translate as ‘energy work’, ‘breathing exercises’ or ‘energy cultivation’. Following the simple flowing movements will show you that, with little commitment, ‘Qi’ energy will provide the fuel you need to live a happier, healthier life. Qigong will “add not only years to your life, but life to your years”. Our energy level is a great indicator of our general health. In eastern terms, the more energy that circulates in our body, the healthier we are. A lack of internal energy results in fatigue, tension, insomnia, inability to cope with stress, and turbulent thoughts. Choices we make every day, including exercise and diet, can change the way we feel and function, inside and out. When we cultivate energy within ourselves, we are better equipped to balance our emotions, calm the mind, and handle stress. By practicing Qigong, taking time for ourselves, seeing our body as a friend which requires our attention, understanding and love, we'll become experts at working with our internal energy, thus giving ourselves the resources to have the kind of life we want to live. |