The Essence of Qigong

by Chunyi Lin, Qigong Master

 

Qigong is a study of the energy of the whole universe, which includes physics, chemistry, psychology, biology, astrology, electricity, and medicine. We focus on medical Qigong, the cornerstone of traditional Chinese medicine. Qigong has been practiced in China for over five thousand years and has been shown effective in the prevention and cure of many diseases. Today tens of millions of people in China practice Qigong because of its great power of healing. Yet unlike acupuncture, acupressure, herbal medicine, or tai chi, Qigong remains a mystery to most Americans. This ancient discipline combines mental concentration, breathing technique, and body movements to activate and cultivate our “vital energy” as it flows through the invisible channels of the body.

In Chinese philosophy, “Qi” or “Chi” (pronounced Chee) means air or breath, vital energy, or the Universal Force that forms all animate and inanimate things. “Gong” means work, the function and benefit of this energy, or self-discipline leading to the art of mastery. We are born with the vital and intelligent energy of Qi. This complex energy substance, fundamental to life itself, is comprised of an informational message and its carrier energy.

Why do more and more people in the world, including doctors, scientists, psychologists, and nurses, come to Qigong? Its effective healing power and simplicity of philosophy.

Western medicine is a good medicine. It has helped hundreds of millions of people with their sufferings, but it has its weak points:

• It is not a preventative medicine

• It deals primarily with symptoms, not the cause

• It focuses on the physical body only, ignoring the spiritual body

• It has side effects that can create more problems

• It puts a patient into a passive position in the healing

• It can be very costly

Qigong deals with the cause of sickness, gives the body a perfect healing, and heals the body physically, spiritually, and mentally. Qigong heals the body faster and more completely with fewer or no side effects, lower cost, and while actively involving the patient. At the same time, Qigong prevents future problems.

 

For more information visit the Spring Forest Qigong website.

 

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