Benefits Of Qi Gong
Qi Gong is a powerful health exercise that’s been practiced for centuries by millions of Chinese people. It involves repetitions of precise sets of movements that strengthen the body at multiple levels (nervous, digestive, respiratory, skeleton-muscular, hormonal and gynaecological).
Unlike yoga or aerobics, Qi Gong and Mental Health is a gentle martial arts-style exercise that moves your whole body in slow, graceful, repetitive movements. It uses your core, arms and legs, but it’s not as strenuous as tai chi. The movements flow together without a pause, making qi gong and tai chi look like slow, graceful dances. The movements are a moving meditation that calms the mind and refreshes your entire being.
The Calming Effects of Qi Gong
Qi gong helps you let go of stress and anxiety by shifting your nervous system from a sympathetic to parasympathetic state. As a result, it can help you feel calmer and less tense, even when life is challenging.
It can also improve sleep and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression by helping you to relax. It can also help you develop more self-confidence and cultivate a positive attitude by helping you connect with your true essence.
Practicing qi gong regularly can help you feel more resilient to stressful situations in your life, and it can teach you how to respond calmly rather than reacting from a place of fear. Ultimately, qi gong can teach you how to live from a place of abundance instead of scarcity, and this can empower you to pursue your passions and spend time with the people who matter most to you.
Some studies suggest that qi gong may help to ease pain and stiffness from knee osteoarthritis, while other research is needed. However, one study found that a tai chi-style qigong routine boosted quality of life and reduced pain and disability in patients with wear-and-tear knee osteoarthritis.
At Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi, we offer a variety of qi gong classes that are designed to help you strengthen your core, improve your balance and flexibility, and relieve pain and chronic ailments through a holistic combination of movement, breathing techniques and mindfulness. If you’re interested in learning more about qi gong or joining our community of devoted practitioners, contact us today! We’d love to support you on your journey to better health and a more fulfilling life.
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