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Qi/Chi
,as in Qigong/Chi kung, which literally
means "life energy", is the animating power
that permeates the universe and all living things and
no life could exist without it. Also, Qi/Chi
has the power to heal the body and mind.
Gong means "working with". Thus, Qigong
(pronounced chee-gong) means "working with
the energy of life", learning how to release and balance the
flow of Qi/Chi evenly throughout energy pathways called meridians which run through every part of the body.By combining movement with breathing,Qigong improves health and the harmony of mind and body.
In traditional Chinese medicine,of which Qigong is an integral part, good health is a result of a free flowing,well balanced energy system.Illness and ailments result when energy flow is blocked or impeded,causing imbalance and dysfunction in the body's systems.
Qigong
is a system of self-healing exercise that includes
movement, healing posture, self-massage, breathing techniques
and "Qigong relaxation energy meditation", which produces a greater natural flowing,well balanced Qi/Chi to help the body achieve and maintain better health.It also develops a clear, tranquil state of mind, with deeper self-awareness and harmony with nature.
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