www.ChiGarden.net  ~  Info@ChiGarden.net  ~  800-725-7708

Website design by www.SpiderlynxPublishing.com
QIGONG  AND TAI CHI

Qi = EnergyGong = Work, Skill

QiGong...  a combination of breathing techniques and fluid movements used to bring balance and harmony to your being.  This very ancient form of energy healing has four basic applications...  health, longevity, spiritual growth and martial arts.  There are many styles that have developed over thousands of years.  QiGong originated in China and is used in Buddhist, Taoist and Confusion traditions.  Combining specific body movements, visualization and breathing techniques in this manner can bring balance, and strengthen and harmonize the flow of qi, chi, or energy in and around us.

There are basically two types of energy.  Prenatal which we're born with and is used throughout our lifetime and postnatal, which is replenished when we eat, drink and breathe.  There are many benefits associated with the practice of QiGong.  Among them are increased strength, vitality, longevity, improvement in respiration, our immune system, concentration, posture, cleansing of internal organs to rid our body of toxins and help with elimination, and the feeling of peace and tranquility.  It has been suggested that the movements and breathing techniques in QiGong are also beneficial not just for many common ailments, but for much more serious illnesses.

Tai Chi

Tai Chi is one of the styles of QiGong.  It's movements flow as in QiGong, but unlike QiGong which works with individual parts of the body, Tai Chi  works with the whole body at once.  It's benefits however, are like those of QiGong.  There are differences though.  Tai Chi has more of a martial arts feel to it...  a very gentle form of martial arts.

There are over one hundred different positions that are performed in a flowing but specific manner that incorporate breathing techniques as well.  In addition to the many health benefits, Tai Chi can enhance self confidence and a general feeling of well being.
Energy Healing
SM