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Chi Kung: Energy Exercise
Chi Kung, also written Chi Gong or Qi Gong,
literally translates into "Energy Exercise". It is a generic term which
is used for a large range of Chinese health practices. The common goal
of all Chi Kung systems is to stimulate and balance the internal flow
of Chi energy.
This vital life force is of central importance in Traditional Chinese Medicine and flows through channels in the body which are called meridians in the West. The unobstructed flow of Chi is key to our health.
A blockage at any major point
will lead to an overload of the energy system at another location and
consequently to a condition of uneasiness or disease. Such blockages
can be caused by a number of factors. Familiar examples are: a mostly
sedentary lifestyle, typical to office jobs, which doesn't sufficiently
stimulate the energy flow, a bad posture or a high level of muscle
tension, often caused by stress.
Thomas Apfel
in den Flaming Mountains, China 2005
In China, the knowledge of the key importance of Chi has been cultivated and refined over thousands of years. This insight and wisdom is being applied since a long time to prevent diseases and premature aging, to heal sicknesses, and is put to use very effectively in the martial arts.
Nowadays, because of the
long history of Chi research and application, there are many different
Chi Kung styles and schools. However, all of them share the same goals:
to develop inner strength and energy and to open and clear the channels
through which the vital Chi force is flowing.
Being proficient in Chi Kung, we fill up our life force daily and
prevent health problems before they affect us. The benefits of regular
practice are manyfold and have a profound effect on all areas of life.
