Qi Gong

Chi Kung, a ancient art

The heart is quiet, the mind is focused ; intention and breath can merge…

The history of Chi Kung is as old as China itself. Chi Kung is believed to be over 5000 years old and is part and parcel of traditional Chinese medicine.

Chi means “subtle energy” and Kung means “developing something”. Chi Kung is generally translated by “controlling one’s vital energy”.

Once set in a quiet and peaceful mode, having taken the right posture, Chi Kung will enable you to link up mind and breath. Through Chi Kung, one can truly become aware of the “inner breath”, one’s own vital force which can then be used and developed to a tremendous level.

Because they are all-encompassing, Chi Kung exercises will have knock-on effects on the entire person. Whatever the age, professional activity, condition or vitality, long-term effects will be felt. Each movement, each posture aims at opening up the body to universal energies. All it takes is to… let go… and open up to the energy from the earth and the sky. Then, let nature drive its way deeply into the organism.

The primary objective of Chi Kung is to reach bodily and spiritual harmony, hence a better health. Achieving spiritual progress can also be possible thanks to regular meditation.

Taught exercises and postures include:

1. From Master Chu King Hung, 5th generation Yang style Tai Chi Chuan :
   
   • 24 Taoist breathing exercise
   • From Master John Ding, 6th generation traditionnal Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan and founder of the JOHN DING INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF TAI CHI CHUAN
     • Zhan Zhuang Gong, Chi Kung of the tree and John Ding Yeung San Hey Kung (8 static posture)

    

   • From l’ITEQG (Institut d’Enseignement traditionnel du Qi Gong)
     • BA DUA N JIN, the eight treasures
     • YI JIN JING, exercises to tone up muscles and tendons
     • Le ZHI NENG QI GONG, Qi Gong de la « sagesse » ou de l’intelligence du cœur, 1er niveau et exercices du 2d niveau.
     • Le WU QIN XI, le jeu des 5 animaux, la grue, le tigre, l’ours, le serpent et le singe.
     • Healing Chi Kung sounds
     • Wu Dang Chi Kung, standing meditation, wuji, Taiji,…
     • DA CHENG QUAN preparatory exercises
     • Small microcosmic orbit
     • The “inner smile” meditation
     • Self-massaging
   • From the association « Les Temps du Corps » in Paris (Ke Wen) and Master Hu Xiaofei from Beijing
     • DAO YIN YANG SHENG GONG created by Master ZHANG GUANG DE Beijing.
       This method is based on the traditional movements of Dao Yin. Dao means "the lead in harmonizing energy" and Yin means "working the body to make it flexible." Most movements are developed according to the rules of traditional Chinese medicine by being directly connected with the points and meridians journeys to act precisely on an organ, a function or an energy system. The method of master ZHANG GUANG DE is widespread in China and the world.
     
     • The NEI GONG YANG Qi Gong or "Feeding the inside."
       This method was developed in China in the 1950s by Professor LIU ZHEN GUI, founder of the Center 1st Medical Qi Gong under the Ministry of Health in Beidaihe.
       In the years 1970-1980, Ms. LIU YA FEI has taken over the work of his father and continues research in medical Qi Gong at the center of Beidaihe regarded as the cradle of research and applications of therapeutic Qi Gong. The NEI GONG YANG suits those who want to maintain their bodies, their health and energy or prepare for the practice of internal martial arts like Tai Chi Chuan.
     

Qi Gong Documents

• Wuji Assistant
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