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An Interactive Introduction to Qi Gong

An Interactive Introduction to Qi Gong. Candace Markley, MD MPH Resident Wellness Presentation. What is Qi Gong?. A principle component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Other TCM practices include: Acupuncture T’ai Chi T’ai Chi Chung Herbals. Understanding Qi. “Life energy”

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An Interactive Introduction to Qi Gong

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  1. An Interactive Introduction to Qi Gong Candace Markley, MD MPH Resident Wellness Presentation

  2. What is Qi Gong? • A principle component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) • Other TCM practices include: • Acupuncture • T’ai Chi • T’ai Chi Chung • Herbals

  3. Understanding Qi • “Life energy” • Qi is organic, it does not need to be created; although, it can be focused and directed to different parts of the mind or body • In our most baseline and effortless state, Qi flows freely and effortlessly through us • Qi has healing powers Gong • “Practice”, “Work” • “Foster”, “Develop” • “Play”, “Interact” ??

  4. Zang Fu

  5. Illness = Blocked Qi Shallow Breathing Lack of Movement Cynicism

  6. Practicing Qi Gong Working on unblocking your Qi

  7. Sitting Qi Gong: Deep Breathing & Mindfullness http://www.naturespathcenter.com/pages/MQ-MQT.html

  8. Moving Qi Gong Let’s Try It!

  9. Dan Tien, Horse Stance & Vertical Posture

  10. Sinking your Qi & Tai Chi Walking

  11. Letting Go of Cynicism:“Playing” with Qi • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5RN8cYKCJ4

  12. Acknowledgements / Resources • Unless otherwise specified, all images/media were borrowed from: • The Complete Idiots Guide to T’ai Chi & QiGong Illustrated, Fourth Edition • Authors: Bill Douglas and Angela Wong Douglas • Melinda Kong!!! • BeachsideQiGong.com • https://www.beachsideqigong.com/videos • www.worldtaichiday.org • There are lots of great videos on You Tube for guided practices. I recommend searching around and finding one that works for you. Remember, there is no right or wrong to Qi Gong! Thank You!!!

  13. FYI, from Michele Wong: (Integrative Health Medical Director) “We are also starting soon a Mindful Movement group; yoga and meditation based group for patients to learn tools for stress resilience and to help with mild to moderate aneurysm depression or chronic pain. Please let your classmates know and please start referring! Will be in Antioch, Pittsburg and Concord. You type Mindful into cclink to order.”

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