What Is Qi Gong?

WHAT IS QIGONG?

QiGong (pronounced "chee gong" and alternatively spelled as "qigong," "qi gong," or "chi kung") is sometimes called “the new yoga” – but the practice dates back thousands of years to ancient China. The word “qi” (or “chi”) means “life force” or "vital energy of the body," and “gong” means accomplishment or skill that is cultivated through steady practice. QiGong is specifically designed to cultivate the body's vital energy, using it to heal and strengthen every system throughout the body. Thus, qi gong means “cultivating energy,” and it involves working with energy to strengthen and cleanse the body.

QiGong's gentle, rhythmic exercises mirror the movements of nature, especially the fluidity of water. Combined with simple breathing techniques, Qi Gong is uniquely suited to relieving stress, boosting the immune system, and increasing the body’s innate healing abilities.

Unlike some yoga or tai chi routines, QiGong “flow” routines can be learned very quickly. They are perfect for people of all ages and fitness levels, and they provide a powerful adjunct to any fitness/health program.

Over 100 million people worldwide regularly practice QiGong. Acclaimed instructor Lee Holden has made it his mission to demystify the profoundly effective work of QiGong and make it practical for 21st century life in the West. As featured on public television, Lee Holden's library of QiGong titles addresses the needs of the absolute beginner, along with specific programs for stress, back pain, neck pain, weight control, joint pain, digestive issues, and other ailments. Holden has also given the time-challenged among us their own QiGong-based workout with his DVD, 7 Minutes of Magic.

Here's More.....QiGong and the Nervous System
Qi Gong switches the nervous system from the stress related ‘fight or flight’ mode to the restorative healing mode of the parasympathetic branch. EEG shows that, in people practicing Qi Gong, the cerebral cortex enters a state of calm that few people experience, even in sleep. [Experience this with our QiGong for Stress routine!]

The average person uses only five to ten percent of his or her 15 billion brain cells; yet studies shows that Qi Gong activates 90 percent of the human brain by suffusing it with stimulating bioelectric currents. This results in significant memory improvement, learning and enhancement of physiological functions controlled by the brain. [How can qigong help with the aging process? Check out our new title, QiGong for Seniors.]

Numerous studies show that practicing Qi Gong also increases the level of essential neurotransmitters in the blood. Deficiency of these elements can cause Parkinsons, Alzheimer’s, chronic depression, insomnia and drug addiction.

All of Lee's QiGong DVD titles can be found here.

ABOUT LEE HOLDEN

Lee Holden first discovered the healing power of QiGong and tai chi after experiencing injuries that nearly sidelined him in his varsity soccer career at the University of California, Berkeley. Impressed at how these QiGong ancient practices healed his body, he made their study a priority. Today, he is an internationally known instructor in meditation, tai chi, and QiGong, as well as a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, and author (7 Minutes of Magic, Penguin 2007). Lee Holden's popular library of QiGong DVDs have made him a regular fixture on American Public Television and PBS stations throughout the country.

Holden’s expertise and down-to-earth teaching style have made him a popular speaker and workshop facilitator. He’s worked with world-famous healer Deepak Chopra as well as Mantak Chia, the foremost QiGong expert. Holden is also a stress management consultant to top Silicon Valley corporations like Apple, 3Com, and Cisco, and he has been the on-set wellness consultant for several Hollywood film productions.

Holden is a graduate of U.C., Berkeley, with a BA in Psychology. A "Doctor of Chinese Medicine," he’s also a graduate of Five Branches Institute in Santa Cruz, a leading acupuncture college in the U.S.

For more on Holden's healing practice, visit http://www.PacificHealingArts.com.

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