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SA Health Qigong For Self-Care
Health Qigong is well suited for individuals who struggle with finding a routine, have an overactive spirit, or master the combined action of meditation, breathwork, and technicalities associated.
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A simple self-paced step by step approach
It’s simple to get started with Health Qigong; all you need is a comfortable place to practice and some basic instructions. Many resources are available to assist you in getting started, such as online videos, live streams, notes, face-to-face sessions, and workshops.
The majority of Health Qigong activities are gentle and suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. It is ideal for individuals who struggle to find a routine, have an overactive spirit, or have difficulty mastering the combined action of meditation, breathwork, and technicalities. You are welcome to train and earn merit without being required to teach.
The videos on this page will assist in getting to know more.
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The 4 Forms In Brief
There are initially four forms to get you started, namely Liu Zi Jue, Ba Duan Jin, Yi Jin Ying, and Wu Qin Xi. These qigongs are designed for improving the general health of those who practice them.
1. Six Healing Sounds
The 6 Healing Sounds are to clear toxins and restore the health within the organs; this is done with each inhalation and exhalation. Each sound resonates with a specific organ to amplify the health of this organ.
2. EIGHT SECTION BROCADE
Eight Section Qigong Exercises for calming the mind and spiritual enhancement, stretching and loosening body joints, and assisting with breathing enhancement. Assists illnesses such as osteoporosis and mental health.
3. TENDON MUSCLE STRENGTHENING
Tendon Muscle Strengthening Qigong Exercises is based on Chinese medicine theories within martial art applications. This specific routine is famous among the Shaolin monks when practicing the mergence of martial arts such as strengthening the bones, tendons, muscle, and sinews; effective for healing, energy work, and martial applications.
4. Five Animal Play
Five Animal Frolic/Play Qigong Exercises was specifically designed by a Chinese physician named Hua Tuo. Mimicking the animal movement affects the health of the internal organs, it massages, balances, stimulates, stretches, and opens in an aerobic and anaerobic action switching between sympathetic and parasympathetic mode or Yin Yang training.
The Advanced Forms
These are done after the 4 routines listed above and the player has completed a prescribed competence level to continued study.
Did You Know?
Qigong as a therapy exercise is over 3000 years old; as shown on unearthed ancient paintings and pottery depicting the Qigong movements.
Origins researched among famous Chinese medicine contributors over these decades have proven its efficacy among thousands of practitioners and players living in China and the world to date.
Qigong as therapy is similar to Acupuncture treatment; as both utilise the same theoretical knowledge and philosophy to acquire 360 health and wellness.
There are Two ways of practicing Qi Gong
Dong Gong is an active technique. It involves movements relating to acupuncture points and channels, and strengthens the internal organs. This is also found in the practice of Tai Chi Quan but in Tai Chi one has to sink the Qi into the lower Dantian as well.
Jing Qi Gong is a passive technique like Yin and Yang. It consists of any kind of meditation – sitting, lying or standing – which helps us to cultivate energy and store the Qi in the DanTian. It works on the internal body and clears the mind (to gain calmness and clarity )
Training Tips
This will allow you to study at your own time and pace at home.
Find a flat, open space where you can move freely without colliding with anything.
Stretch beforehand is recommended since it assists to calm the mind and relax the body.
Allow at least 30 minutes, preferably an hour, for this practice.
Your phones should be off.
Avoid practicing with a full stomach.
Allow time to digest before doing anything physical.
Avoid training in direct sunlight.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing and shoes with flat soles.
Don’t go overboard.
When you’re tired, take a break.
After you’ve finished, gently cool down and give your body time to recover and restore itself.
1. BREATH NATURALLY
2. EMPTY YOUR CUP
(never assume you know something regardless if learned prior. You need to always be open to learning and new experiences)
STEP 1 Mimic the form and see how best you are able to do so.
STEP 2 Let the music gently wash over you and take in its beauty.
(The timing of each song is specifically composed for each routine to assist in sensation calming)
STEP 3 Examine your ability to recreate the technicalities of every single movement in minute detail.
Once you’ve done this, you’re ready to be refined.
Spending time with a qualified Qigong coach will assist you in maximizing your ability to master the moves and benefit from the features that improve your health.
All of these and more will be at your fingertips.
How do you go about doing this?
This is possible with our online lessons, which include video tutorials that cover theory and technicalities in detail.
Alternatively, look for us to do workshops in your area or invite us to collaborate with you.
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SA Health Qigong For Self-Care
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Cape Town, South Africa
+27 063 469 1382 / 021 422 2193
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