Qigong

QIGONG & CHINESE MEDICINE

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Qigong (“chee gung”) is an ancient and important part of Chinese medicine. It is a gentle form of self-healing that combines movement, breath, and visualization to balance body, mind and spirit.

Qigong is about the cultivation of qi or ki (the vibration and resonance of life) by strengthening attention and intention through relaxed, gentle, meditative movement. Literally translated, qigong is “energy cultivation.” While not a martial art on its own, qigong includes principles core to the practice of the martial arts and central to the art of life.

Qigong can increase energy, and heal or prevent many common illnesses. It is especially effective in reducing stress, strengthening the immune system, improving mental focus, supporting a healthy sleep cycle, deepening a sense of inner peace.

FREE

Monthly qigong and Zazen meditation at Heart of Zen

10:00 on the following mornings:

  •         Mon Mar 31
  •         Mon April 28
  •         Tues May 27
  •         Wed June 25

All are welcome. Please bring your own meditation cushion and a water bottle.

Additional Qigong options:

One-on-one, private qigong instruction.

Group basic qigong instruction and practice.

Group meditation and advanced qigong practice.

To discuss and schedule any of the above qigong options, call or text Heart of Zen at 231-386-7616.

Barefoot woman wearing dark samue, standing in qigong pose called "dragon's pearl."

Chinese medicine (CM) is one of the oldest existing continuously practiced medical systems in the world, with over 3,000 years of history. This long and well-documented history is one of compassionate and successful treatment for a wide variety of conditions. As a complete and coherent system of health care, Chinese medicine’s primary goal is to create wholeness and harmony within a person by strengthening and supporting the body’s ability to heal.

The language of Chinese medicine includes a deep and rich understanding of the concept of qi and how it moves and is experienced in our lives. Qi is the expression of life. Qi is the energy of the body.  As the quality of qi changes, the symptoms associated with a lack of flow will gradually improve.

Qi: In Chinese medicine, qi (ki, chi) is the underlying vibration and resonance of life, its vital energy.

Channels: Qi resonates within the body through a matrix of channels sometimes known as meridians. This channel network governs organs, tissues, emotional and mental faculties, and cellular activities by regulating and balancing the flow of qi.

Asian Bodywork Therapy (ABT) is the treatment of the human body/mind/spirit, including the electromagnetic or energetic field which surrounds, infuses and brings that body to life, by using pressure and/or manipulation. Asian Bodywork is based upon Chinese Medical principles for assessing and evaluating the body’s energetic system. It uses traditional Asian techniques and treatment strategies to primarily affect and balance the energetic system for the purpose of treating the human body, emotions, mind, energy field and spirit for the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health. Today there are many biomedical studies that support the healing properties of acupressure and therapeutic touch.