In 1989 Western science finally "discovered" something that has been common knowledge in the Asian cultures for thousands of years. Through a huge study (if a study is not huge it does not mean much to Western science) it was discovered and

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These practices are all very mild, however, many people are very at risk for injury, perhaps of the knees. The foot work in some forms of Taiji has caused some problems in a very small percentage of people. Always start carefully and allow your progr

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It is likely that over the years you will try numerous methods. To begin you may practice at home for 20 to 30 minutes a day. Later you may add a one hour weekly class. At some point you may practice Qigong or Taiji for 2 hours on Saturday and Sunday

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"Master" is the word that all cultures use to describe someone who has attained high levels of skill. A Taiji (T'ai Chi ) master is generally one who has exceptional skill in doing the form or in using the Taiji principles in boxing (kung f

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Traveling to China to study Taiji (T'ai Chi) and other forms of Qigong (Ch'i Kung) is a transformative experience. Some who have done so will tell you about the bliss of studying with authentic teachers in authentic surroundings. Others, will tell yo

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There is vigorous debate on whether one can learn Taiji (T'ai Chi) and other forms of Qigong (Ch'i Kung) from books, audio tapes and videos. Hundreds of experts have insisted that it is impossible. Yet in China there are thousands of books on Taiji a

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As you can imagine this question has numerous responses. China and all the Asian cultures have ancient histories and Asia claims an immense portion of the human story. The birth Qigong (Ch'i Kung) is estimated to have been between over 5000 years ago

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It is very difficult to learn  Qigong from a book, an audio tape or a video. The exposure to constant input from a teacher is indispensable. In traditional terms it is believed that one should choose a teacher and stay with their lineage of teac

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You will find Qigong (Ch'i Kung) and Taiji (T'ai Chi) appearing every where in the near future. Places where you might look or inquire include: YMCA s, university recreation programs, community recreation programs, adult education programs, hospitals

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The forms that are the most simple and easy to access are Qigong methods that have only a few instructions. Spontaneous Qigong, for example, is simply a practice of allowing the body to move about in a random fashion according to one's inner guidance

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In the spiritual traditions of China, Taoism, Confucianism and Buddhism, practices and disciplines for refinement of the spirit are common. Qigong is a primary system for spiritual attainment. The practice of Qigong, in this context, is aimed at the

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Tales of extraordinary human feats have always been associated with Qigong. The phenomenon of "exceptional human function" (EHF) has created quite a bit of interest in the world's scientific communities.(5,6) It would be irresponsible to cl

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On one hand it is wonderful that there may be Qigong doctors with such special abilities. It would be a shame, however, if interest in such phenomena overshadowed the tremendous potential for all health seekers to move toward freedom from dependence

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  There is a tremendous wave of interest in this aspect of Qigong in the western world and a number of very respectable research organizations are currently expending substantial budgets on Qigong re

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Qigong captures the essence of oriental medicine in a personal practice which includes all the necessary tools for self healing. Qigong is profound medicine, it is easily learned, it is medicine that is always with the person, it has no cost, require

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Qigong practice activates a number of the body's self regulating systems which are responsible for the balanced function of the tissues, organs and glands. The uptake of oxygen, as well as, oxygen metabolism is tremendously enhanced by Qigong practic

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The marvels of self-healing, longevity and the profound medicine that is produced within the human body are new and fantastic in the Western World. In China, however, these extraordinary concepts and methods have been known and refined over thousands

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Chinese Medical theory, though scientific in its own right, is built on a foundation of ancient philosophical thought. Many of these ideas are based on observations of natural phenomena and are the reason why Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM ) has r

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Chi Kung (Qi Gong) means literally, "Energy Cultivation," and refers to exercises which improve health and longevity as well as increase the sense of harmony within oneself and in the world. There are thousands of such exercises. In fact, a

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Shen is the third Treasure. Shen is the guiding spirit, which directs qi. This is ultimately the most important of the Three Treasures because it reflects our higher nature as human beings. Chinese masters say that shen is the all-embracing love that

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Qi tonics increase the amount, and improve the quality, of the energy and blood flowing through our system. This increase in energy and blood results in an overall increase in physical and mental vitality. Qi, the second Treasure, is the energy that

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There are special herbal tonics that fortify jing, that replace spent jing and that build up large reserves for future use. Jing is the first Treasure and is translated as "regenerative essence" or simply as "essence." Jing is th

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When we develop jing, we get a large amount of qi automatically. When we have a large amount of qi, we will also have strong shen, and we will become bright and glowing as a holy man. In the Daoist tradition, which forms the foundation of the tradit

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In Chinese tonic herbalism, we utilize the law of yin and yang constantly. Tonic herbs are categorized according to yin and yang. It is the attempt of tonic herbalism to provide yin and yang energy in an appropriate balance so that the individual eve

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Our personalities reflect yin and yang. A person who is shy and inward would be said to have a yin personality. An outgoing, assertive or aggressive individual would be said to be more yang. Of course, our personalities change throughout the day and

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We human beings are intimately interconnected with our environment. Any change in the environment influences us both physically and psychically. How we handle such changes, how we adapt to the changes in our environment and to the stresses of life, w

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The notion of the unity of the body and psyche is fundamental to the Oriental healing arts. Changes in one's physical condition will result in changes in one's thinking and in one's intuitive and emotional processes. The mind likewise directly and in

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When we develop jing, we get a large amount of qi automatically. When we have a large amount of qi, we will also have strong shen, and we will become bright and glowing as a holy man. In the Daoist tradition, which forms the foundation of the tradit

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Similar to the theory of yin-yang, qi was derived from ancient Chinese philosophy, which believes everything is related. In traditional Chinese medicine, qi is treated as the fundamental substance of the human body, and its movements explain various

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Roger Jahnke has been in the health field since 1967 beginning with body therapies, herbal medicine, Tai Chi, Yoga and meditation. He turned his attention seriously to Oriental medicine in 1972 with study at the North American College of Acupuncture

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