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What is Qigong? |
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Qigong (pronounced "chi kung")
is an ancient Chinese art of natural self healing.
Meditation, relaxation, breathing and posture are the four
key components used to achieve the Qigong state, through
which the self healing starts and benefits are realised. |
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Easy to learn., visible
result |
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Qigong is quick to learn the
movements are simple and the breathing techniques are easy
to master. Results an be seen and felt quickly. |
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How does it work? |
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The defining principle of
Qigong is to rebalance, develop and maintain your personal
energy Qi ("Chi"). |
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Imbalanced levels of Qi can
upset all the body's systems: neurological, cardio vascular,
respiratory, digestive. This in turn can create symptoms as
broad ranging as anger, emotional turbulence, obesity,
insomnia, depression, asthma, migraines, high blood pressure
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The benefits of Qigong |
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By engaging mind, body and
spirit Qigong treats you as a whole, not just your isolated
'Symptoms' (e.g. stress, weight problems, neck pain)
therefore the benefits are wide reaching. |
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Lose weight |
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The exercises used in Qigong
are low impact and gentle but deliver results in terms of
weight loss and body conditioning. |
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Combat stress |
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Meditation. relaxation and
tranquilisation exercises help to balance your emotional
equilibrium alleviating conditions such as stress, tension,
anxiety, anger and depression. |
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Increase your energy |
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Energy levels can soar as the
combined benefits of meditation, relaxation, posture and
concentration are realised. Many users report feelings of
rejuvenation, increased energy and vitality. |
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Detoxify your body; boost
your immune system |
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Improved blood flow and
harmonisation of internal systems can result in
detoxification. This can lead to enhanced wellbeing and
visible improvements in condition of skin, hair, nails etc. |
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Overcome insomnia |
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The combination of exercise,
breathing techniques and meditation has proven highly
successful in overcoming insomnia and irregular sleep
patterns. |
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Lower blood pressure |
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Improved circulation,
respiratory function and blood oxygenation relieves pressure
from the heart to pump blood more easily thereby lowering
blood pressure. |
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Back pain |
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Posture is an important
element in Qigong and the practice correct posture and,
breathing can alleviate long term muscular complaints such
as back or neck pain. |
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Improve concentration |
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As your Qi is brought under
control, rebalanced and developed., the brain regulates
itself better and the heart beats more evenly. This
equilibrium improves thinking power and concentration. |
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Dr Simon Lau |
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Dr Simon Lau is one of the
UK's pre-eminent authorities on Qigong and traditional
Chinese medicine. More than twenty years experience combined
with comprehensive study in China and Hong Kong has given Dr
Lau a highly respected reputation in the UK, Europe and
Asia. |
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Personal invitations include
addressing the Cambridge University Union and appearing on
televised documentaries such as the BBC's The Living Body". |
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