what is qigong
What is Qigong?
You may have heard a lot about it, but what exactly is Qigong? An ancient healing procedure followed by the Chinese, let's delve into the details of this practice, in the ensuing Buzzle article.
- Static Qigong: The procedure involves holding a posture for a certain time period. Doing so helps develop immense physical and mental stamina over time.
- Dynamic Qigong: This process involves performing several exercises in order to enhance flexibility and to circulate qi or energy in the body.
- Meditative Qigong: Coming to the aspect of developing mental focus and strength, the importance of meditation in this healing technique cannot be overlooked. The meditative techniques in this procedure have been adapted from Tao Buddhism.
- Medical Qigong: This process is applied in order to prevent any chronic health conditions that one may be prone to developing. According to the beliefs of this practice, stress is the prime reason behind most health problems. Stress also affects an individual's qi. By targeting the root cause of these problems, medical or healing Qigong, also known as Yi Gong, aims to prevent and treat several health conditions. Dealing with stress also helps control problems, such as anxiety, fear, and frustration that are also known to result in health problems, such as high blood pressure and conditions of the heart. The various breathing techniques and exercises are practiced by oneself under the guidance of a Qigong healer.
- Non-Contact or External Qi Healing: In this method, the healer taps healing energies from nature and serves as the agent through which, these energies are transferred into an individual. This process includes specific exercises that are known to enhance one's openness and reception to the energies prevalent in nature. It is believed that this method can be used as a type of psychotherapy because it allows the healer to treat an individual without any form of contact.
- For Spiritual Awareness: By practicing the meditation techniques that have been adapted from Buddhism, one can increase self-awareness, feel serene, and in harmony with the universe. The individual will be less affected by worldly happenings and more connected with the inner self by practicing spiritual Qigong.
- For Development of Physical Strength: Also known as sports Qigong, in this area, the technique aims to improve flexibility, stamina, and the strength needed to perform various physical activities and sports. It also makes the individual less prone to injury and creates a sense of balance by which, all such physical activities and a variety of sports can be performed effectively.