What is Qi?

Qigong, pronounced ‘chi kung’ is an ancient Chinese exercise and body healing technique, with overtones of spirituality, that has been developing for more than 3000 years.

China is recognized as having the oldest sophisticated and cultured civilization known to man.

Many modern treatments for physical and mental ailments have their origins in ancient Chinese healing practices that have been recognized as effective by Western medical practitioners.

Most people will be aware of both the Chinese technique of Acupunture and the many comprehensive Chinese herbal remedies and tonics now readily available in the West.

The recognition in the West of the practice and art of Qigong is now also growing rapidly as more and more schools and trainers offer their expertise.

In the last thirty years Qigong has been known to have been practiced by groups up to thirty thousand strong in Chinese stadiums.

Although there are so many forms of qigong, the underlying theory, energetic anatomy, and principles of practice are common across most forms. The system taught in my Learn Qigong Meditation Program is a complete system of meditative qigong, along with some simple movements to release tension and increase energy flow.
So, what is Qi?

Qigong training is most often used for self healing and longevity; therefore, structured classes provide students with a comprehensive curriculum that includes but is not limited to defining Qi and meridians; learning the three regulations of Qigong, which include breath, mind focus and posture; learning the basic functions of the practice of Qigong, which includes circulating, cleansing, collecting, and storing; an introduction to a variety of Classic Qigong Exercises. [1] Other Qigong training may integrate Tai Chi; meditation; principles of Tao; and multiple stress reduction techniques.

Qigong training may pose a variety of learning methods in seminars, private classes and workshops; but to attain effective knowledge to use in practice, one can attend classes that average about 200 hours; students who complete this training are often awarded a certificate of completion. Furthermore, medical Qigong training and advanced Qigong training may be taken by the more serious practitioner. Individuals who complete 500+ hours of advanced Qigong training, can become an advanced Qigong and Tai Chi Instructor, and may be eligible to become certified through the NCCAOM in Asian Body Therapies. [2]

Students wishing to become Qigong practitioners should always check with individual schools, organizations and other training facilities to determine Qigong training options, course duration and costs associated with classes.

This explanation of Qigong is very basic. Since Qigong is related to energy and energy is related to everything we do in life, there are many ways to define Qigong. After all, each of us is living our lives with Qigong involved, with or without us consciously knowing it.

The highest principle of Qigong is ‘to be natural’. In general, the more we follow the natural laws, the more we are in harmony with our environment, and the more peaceful and healthier life we live.

Our daily lives are overflowing with choices, activities and situations which are not in harmony with the natural laws. If you stay in the sun long enough you get sunburned. This reality is part of the natural laws. In a larger context, the more we immerse ourselves in an unhealthy environment (not in harmony with the natural laws) the more we get to experience the products of this lack of harmony, including illness, low energy, and unhappiness.

Understanding the principle of being ‘natural’ is a necessary foundation for a healthier life, which Qigong brings us. Having an healthier life is the motivation which brings most people to Qigong. A helpful thing to do whenever you can is to follow what the ancient Chinese did and observe nature more.

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