A QiGong Fact....

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.

Qi Gong for Stress

Sequence of Movements

Standing

1. Spinal Cord Breathing
2. Chi Self Massage
3. Neck Stretch, Palms Behind Back
4. Low Back Stretch and Pressure Points
5. Iron Bridge
6. Wide Leg Stretch
7. Stretching Lines of Tension Flow
8. Shaking
9. Deep Breathing
10. Wave Breathing
11. Holding Up the Sky
12. Left and Right, Yin and Yang
13. Embrace the Tiger Return to Mountain
14. Tree Swaying
15. Pulling Down the Heavens
16. Bamboo in the Wind

Seated

1. Great Bear Swims
2. Arm Spirals Stretch
3. Massage Soles of Feet
4. Forward Bend

Lying Down

1. Hug Knees into Chest
2. Spinal Twist
3. Baby
4. Full body Breathing
5. Restorative Posture

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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. Qi Gong 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. Using these Qi Gong DVDs, CDs, and videos will improve your relaxation, reduce pain, and improve your health.