Tui Na
Tui Na is believed to have been developed during the Shang Dynasty (1523-1027 BCE). The Shang Dynasty was also the time when an effective writing system was developed, which was essentially...
View ArticleAcupuncture
Acupuncture is a form of therapy for the body that is similar to Tui Na. However, acupuncture involves the insertion of tiny pins on specific points of the body, rather than just massage or pressure....
View ArticleThe Benefits of Qigong
Qigong is a meditative technique that involves the cultivation of life energy, or life force, called “qiâ€. Also known as chi or ki (in Korean and Japanese), Qigong means breath work or skill. It...
View ArticleMore Information About Qigong
Qigong is an aspect of Chinese medicine that allows the practitioner to heal their body through breathing and movements or posture, by controlling and cultivating their qi (chi). The release of stress,...
View ArticleQigong Through History
The practice of Qigong has an extensive history in China. Even before 1953, when Liu Gui-zheng coined the term Qigong in his paper, “The Practice On Qigong Therapy”, this type of therapeutic and...
View ArticleInternal and External Qigong
One way to categorize the exercises of Qigong is to distinguish them according to whether they are “hard†or “softâ€. These terms can also be used interchangeably with “external†or...
View ArticleReligious and Philosophical Categories of Qigong
Qigong, as it is practiced in China, has been integrated into the popular religions and philosophies of the country. The following are the main categories: Confucian Qigong This type of Qigong has been...
View ArticlePostures in Qigong
Qigong exercises involve a number of different movements, performed in a number of different postures. These postures can be categorized as the following: Lying Down Some Qigong exercises can be...
View ArticleThe Concept Of Qi
Qi or chi is considered the essence or basic force of our universe. It is a traditional concept that took form in China, believed to have originated in a time well before common era. The exact time of...
View ArticleThe Lower Dan Tian
The Dan Tian is a vital aspect of Qigong exercises. Where is the Middle and Lower Dan Tian? Referring to areas on the body, the middle and lower dan tian are commonly focused upon during Qigong...
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