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Qi Gong - The Art of Rejuvenation
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(sometimes written as Chi Kung and pronounced
"Chee Kung" - see What
is Pin Yin?)
WHAT IS QI GONG?
Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese exercise treasured for
its rejuvenating principles. 'Qi Gong' (pronounced
chee kung), emphasizes mental focus, deep breathing,
still meditation and body movement that will promote
mental clarity, coordination, self-awareness, and
improve circulation and health. Tai Chi Chuan (more
appropriately written as Tai Ji Quan and pronounced
- 'Tai Jee Chuen') is a more popular form of
Qi Gong.
Qi translates into energy or bio-electricity and
Gong means 'time and effort' implying the study of
energy. Qi is considered a vital life force that courses
through specific pathways throughout the body. Yin-Yang
theory - a principle of opposites in harmonious transition
is the basis of Qi Gong. These same principles underlie
many other ancient studies with amazingly diverse
applications such as Martial Arts, Feng Shui, Acupuncture,
Herbology, Calligraphy, Hand Analysis, Astrology and
many more.
APPLICATION
When there is pain, there is no free flow of Qi. When
there is free flow of Qi there is no pain. Good health
requires free and unobstructed body circulation. When
the circulation of Qi and Blood are obstructed pain
sets in. Chronic obstruction can lead to deeper disorders.
Stress alone is enough to obstruct circulation and
is often overlooked as a source of disease. Qi Gong
applied as a means of prevention or rehabilitation
can help maintain proper circulation and relieve stress.
METHODS
Three methods of exercise will be emphasized to aid
in rehabilitation or general maintenance - Relaxation,
Flexibility, and Strengthening. Seek flexibility to
strengthen. Seek relaxation to be flexible. When all
else fails - relax! All to often people don't follow
these simple guidelines and pursue exercise that only
leads to injury. Integrating these three methods is
important. Knowing which method to use and when to
use them are the keys to successful training.
MISSION
As a Qi Gong instructor Chris's mission will be to
give you, as a student the knowledge and the tools
to help you understand and manage your personal health
concerns. Students will be taught a wide range of
Qi Gong exercises and their rejuvenating principles.
Through the understanding and diligent practice of
these exercises and principles, students will be able
to develop their own personal set of Qi Gong exercises
that can be focused on their individual health concerns.
Christopher Carlow, a Doctor of Acupuncture, received
his Masters Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
at Tai Hsuan College in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is certified
as a Diplomat of Acupuncture by the National Certification
Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and
is licensed by the state of Rhode Island. Chris believes
healthcare needs a holistic and alternative approach
that promotes natural healing without dangerous side
effects. This nurturing approach to healing has the
potential to empower the patient with a higher level
of self-awareness promoting wellness for a healthy
mind, body, and spirit. As a native Rhode Islander,
Chris is eager to connect with his hometown community
through the practice of this wonderful healing art
known as Qi Gong.
Chris is certified by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming and Yang
Martial Arts Association as an Assistant Instructor
of QiGong and has been studying various forms of Taijiquan
and Qigong extensively for more than twelve years.
These art forms have been the founding principles
that have guided his decision to become an acupuncturist
and herbalist. In addition, the education obtained
at Tai Hsuan College is comprised of more than 2,500
hours of training in Chinese Medicine, Treatment and
Needling Technique, Herbology, Clinical Internship,
Taoist Medicine, and Biomedical Clinical Sciences.
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