What is Qigong?

Qigong is ancient wisdom benefiting modern peoples.  Everyone - young or old, sick or healthy, novice or expert, can benefit from the practice of Qigong.  

"Qi" is the vital force energy in our bodies - the energy of the Universe that flows through every living being.  Qi is what allows us to be alive.  "Gong" is skill acquired by practice. 

Long ago, ancient people figured out that we as humans could guide the Qi in certain ways to influence our own health and longevity. Knowledge of Qi reaches back thousands of years to India--where it underlies all of Yoga--then eventually spread throughout Asia, gradually evolving into what we now identify as Qigong.

Qigong is a series of gentle physical movements, combined with breathing patterns, visualizations, mantras, and mudras (hand movements).  Most forms of Qigong are medical forms - intended to restore and maintain your health. "Health" in Chinese Medicine is defined as health of body, mind, and spirit.  In fact, body, mind, and spirit cannot be separated.  Therefore, practicing Qigong will often benefit emotional stability, spiritual connection, and mental function, as well as physical health. 

Qigong puts healing in your own hands...and in your own mind.  It is a delight to practice, and powerful in its healing effects.