Founded in Chinese principles, Qigong is a self-healing practice of aligning movement, awareness and breathwork. Qigong has been around for thousands of years and literally translates to energy work (Qi meaning vital energy, and gong meaning work or skill). This simple, yet powerful healing modality is beneficial in moving stuck energy through meridians and extraordinary vessels. When Qi flows smoothly there is health and vitality, and when Qi is stagnant or deficient there is pain, illness and dysfunction. Although from the same origin, Qigong is often confused with tai chi, but it is different as tai chi is based in martial arts, is more complex and takes years of study to master. How It Works The gentle exercises are comprised of a series of movements that are repeated, while also stretching the body, increasing energy and fluid movement and ultimately building awareness. As you become more aware of the the energy in your body, it is much easier to understand the energy of your thoughts and emotions. Once this is mastered, you can then better comprehend the energy of your spirit. Meditation is an important part of the Qigong practice, as it trains the mind to direct and regulate energy […]