QiGong

QiGong – 氣功 [qì gōng] discovering yourself

Definition of QiGong is developing skills or working with energy. if we describe partly; Qi means Vital Energy  and Gong means Work or Skill

QiGong is a Chinese system of physical exercises and mindfulness. Coordinated body posture, movements, breathing, and meditation used for the purpose of general health as well as martial arts basic training

“Properly training all aspects and layers of your being, means to become aware of more than just your form. This is QiGong.”  Ancient practices and methods to enhance vitality and strength. Learn to create balance and to harmonize: The unity of body and mind. 

What are the Benefits of QiGong?

QiGong opens the flow of energy in meridians used in acupuncture and Chinese medicine. It enhances our ability to feel the Life Force underlying the physical world and to deepen our communication with it.

Physically, slow gentle QiGong movements warm tendons, ligaments, and muscles; tone vital organs and connective tissue; and promote circulation of body fluids (blood, synovial, lymph). Thousands of studies have shown qigong effective in helping to heal life challenges ranging from high blood pressure and chronic illness to emotional frustration, mental stress, and spiritual crisis.

  • Xi Sui Jing ( Bone Marrow Cleansing )
  • Wu Xing ( Five Elements )
  • Falun Gong / Falun Dafa ( Five Meditation Movements)
  • Liu Zi Jue ( Six Healing Sound )
  • Zhan Zhuang ( Post Standing )
  • Shaolin Ba Duan Jin ( Eight Brocades )
  • Shaolin Yi Jin Jing ( 12 Muscle Tendon Transformation )
  • Shí’èr jīnglùo. 十二经络 ( 12 Principals Meridians)
  • Shaolin Shi San Shi ( 13 Louhan Movements ) 
  • Shaolin Nei Gong ( Inner Cultivation ) 
The difference between Tai Chi and QiGong :
  1. Tai Chi is Martial Art – QiGong is not.
  2. Tai Chi has strict rules of principles thus more complex, while QiGong is more relaxed with modifications ( simpler)
  3. Tai Chi needs to be memorized  –  QiGong is optional, students can just follow Sifu.
  4. Tai Chi requires knowledge of movements applications while QiGong has meridians to understand
  5. Tai Chi Forms strictly done in a sequence of their postures – QiGong may repeat a chosen movement/s for as many times as needed for a specific health purpose
  6. Tai Chi relates to a family style – QiGong relates to nature, humans and animals
  7.  Tai Chi needs more space to practice as they move around – QiGong requires smaller area as their movements are tighter or stationary.
The same or similar points of Tai Chi & QiGong :
  1. Both are of Chinese origins
  2. Both are ancient arts under the QiGong umbrella
  3. Both adopted the philosophy of Yin Yang
  4. Both are done in mostly slow movements and low impact
  5. Both focus on internal energy, body movements, and spirit
  6. Both are all ages activities
  7. Both can be done indoors or outdoor