Intro to Qigong (w/Master Violet Li)
Simple Qigong
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1h 26m
Join Dianne Bailey of Open the Door to Tai Chi and Master Violet Li in this new introductory class on Qigong!
Qigong, the ancient Chinese healing art, has been proven scientifically to have great health benefits to strengthen the pulmonary-cardio and digestive functions, improve quality of life, physical balance and longevity, reduce stress and anxiety, and more.
As a mind-body-breathing exercise that is easy to learn, Qigong is accessible for people of all ages and physical conditions including people in wheelchairs.
Master Violet Li has taught thousands the practice of Qigong and you now you can learn directly from her!
What we cover:
- History of Qigong and the differences between Medical Qigong, Health Qigong and Martial Qigong
- Several books Violet enjoys that talk about mindfulness and how we can participate in our own healing by being more mindful
- A demonstration on warm ups involving tapping and stimulating different meridians
- How to properly do "bow and arrow" from the 8 Strands of the Brocade
- How breathing is foundational to the gaining the benefits from a qigong practice
Books mentioned:
Chinese Medical Qigong https://www.amazon.com/Chinese-Medica...
Mindful Exercise by Peter Anthony Gryffin, Ph.D https://www.amazon.com/Mindful-Exerci...
The Mind’s Own Physician https://www.amazon.com/Minds-Own-Phys...
The Relaxation Response by Herbert Benson, M.D. https://www.amazon.com/Relaxation-Res...
The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi by Peter Wayne, Ph. D. https://www.amazon.com/Harvard-Medica...
The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thick Nhat Hanh. https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Mindfu...
Enjoy!