Workshop Outline
Introduction to Wuji Qigong with historic background
Philosophical Chinese Roots: Buddhist - cultivate spiritual life;
Taoist - Cultivate strong body
Warm-up Qigong exercises:
Bagua Xun Dao Gong
Modern Taoist form focusing on breathing and connecting with the Yin and Yang energies of nature
Swimming Dragon
Ancient Taoist form for stretching and relaxing the body and mind
Wuji Hundun Qigong Workout - 18 Forms
A comprehensive system of stretching and breathing designed to open the Qi meridians of the body. Utilizes
creative visualization to guide Qi and is excellent for opening blocks in the shoulders, neck, and back.
Shaolin Buddhist Qigong Self Massage
A series of ancient tui'na massage techniques opening blocked Qi flow from the head to the feet as practiced
for centuries at the Shaolin Temple in China.
Break for lunch ~ 60 minutes
Tibetan Chant - energy balancing - Wang - Er - Hong
A beautiful mantra that uses sound to active Qi flow.
Qigong Guided Meditation: inner 'nei gong' work
Ancient Taoist Qigong:
Dragon Pearl and Two-Partner "Push Hands"
Wonderful old exercises to increase breathing capacity and develop sensitivity
Wuji Qigong Review
Taoist Medical Qigong: Technique for treating a patient
An introduction into 3-step Qigong energy healing
Energy balancing - post-treatment exercise
Traditional techniques to protect yourself, restore and balance Qi
Question/answer closing period
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Health Benefits / Who should come?
Qigong: Breathing, stretching and energy balancing exercises from China. The Wuji form has something for
everyone and many moves can be done sitting if need be. This system is tailored to the individual and can
be done in ways that fit your needs and energy.
A system that combines slow movement with deep breathing and visualization, found to be effective in:
* Lowering high-blood pressure
* Regular practice can minimize the effects of diabetes
* Has shown to reduce the amount of medication necessary for treatment
* Studies show post-operative recovery time can be dramatically shortened
* It is a holistic way to bring the body and mind into balance and good health
* Qigong is very effective for most chronic conditions and painful symptoms
* The U.S. National Institutes of Health's (NIH) Office of Alternative Medicine (OAM) in Washington, DC has
funded in-depth Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) research projects at 12 major universities across
the U.S. including Harvard, Columbia, Stanford, Johns Hopkins, and others.
* Thirty-four medical schools have included CAM courses in their basic curriculum. Some of these universities
have even set up departments to incorporate Qigong into their research criteria.
* Qigong is an excellent complement to Western treatment for lowering stress and boosting the immune system
* Qigong is a simple, daily exercise system for maintaining good health of the body, mind and soul
Note: Wear loose, comfortable clothes to enjoy this beautiful experience... and we'll have plenty of filtered
mountain water to keep you hydrated.
For more info on Qigong.
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