What Is Qigong?
Qigong (pronounced “chee gung”) is a self-healing practice that enhances and balances the body’s flow of qi—the vital life energy. The free flow of qi can improve one’s health and sense of well-being. Qigong combines movement, meditation, visualization, breath work, and relaxation to achieve harmony within the body, mind, and spirit—the foundation of health.
The principles of qigong are based on traditional Chinese medicine and philosophy and have been practiced in China for thousands of years. Ancient qigong masters created forms that reflected the natural world: the gracefulness of the crane, the tranquility of the turtle, the movement of clouds in the sky. Gentle movements and a focused, quiet mind help us return to our own natural or highest state of being— connected with the flow of nature and that of the Universe.
The principles of qigong are based on traditional Chinese medicine and philosophy and have been practiced in China for thousands of years. Ancient qigong masters created forms that reflected the natural world: the gracefulness of the crane, the tranquility of the turtle, the movement of clouds in the sky. Gentle movements and a focused, quiet mind help us return to our own natural or highest state of being— connected with the flow of nature and that of the Universe.
Tao Te Ching
The supreme good is like water,
which nourishes all things without trying to.
It is content with the low places that people disdain.
Thus it is like the Tao.
In dwelling, live close to the ground.
In thinking, keep to the simple.
In conflict, be fair and generous.
In governing, don’t try to control.
In work, do what you enjoy.
In family life, be completely present.
When you are content to be simply yourself
and don’t compare or compete,
everybody will respect you.
Verse 8
The supreme good is like water,
which nourishes all things without trying to.
It is content with the low places that people disdain.
Thus it is like the Tao.
In dwelling, live close to the ground.
In thinking, keep to the simple.
In conflict, be fair and generous.
In governing, don’t try to control.
In work, do what you enjoy.
In family life, be completely present.
When you are content to be simply yourself
and don’t compare or compete,
everybody will respect you.
Verse 8
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