Qigong
- Draw upon Spiritual, Martial, and Medical
- Maximize the health benefits
- Physical emphasis on alignment of strong, yet relaxed structure
- Whole body movement coordinated with deep reverse abdominal breathing
- Mental emphasis on relaxed, yet clear and focused mind
A Typical Class at OMHS
- Sitting Qigong
- Very similar to Zazen
- Mental emphasis
- Daoyin "warm-up" exercises
- Standing Qigong (5 postures)
- Structure, mind, and breathing
- Moving Qigong (chansijing - silk reeling)
- Structure, mind, breathing, whole body movement
The Yi leads the Qi
- Development of Yi (focused mental intention) is absolutely essential
- Without it, there is no Qigong
- Takes time to understand and develop
- Once you can effectively use your Yi to lead your Qi, then you can also use it to "lead" / affect the Qi of others for healing purposes
Qigong Deviation
- Incorrect practice of Qigong exercise can lead to some somatic or psychological disturbances
- Qigong psychosis
- Effects are temporary
- Diagnosis has been accepted by the Chinese Classification of Mental Disorders (CCMD-2) and the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
- Having a qualified instructor and practicing as taught is important
