What is Chi kung

Chi Kung: fountain of youth

The Chi Kung or Qi Gong is a medicinal therapy of Chinese origin that belongs to the same group as other therapies such as tai chi or reiki. They all come from the Eastern tradition and principles underpinning the importance of properly channeling the vital energy (Qi) through the different meridians that run through our body.

According to these principles, the good state of health of each will depend on our ability to achieve the right balance between mind and body; and that welfare is achieved primarily through meditation and breath control.

In fact, the literal translation of chi kung would become 'work of breathing', as this therapeutic method places special emphasis on the importance of our breathing is conscious and accompany each of our movements and thoughts.

Also known as "fountain of youth", its practitioners say helps them to eliminate tension and stress of everyday life and that is a real flow of peace that brings them health and vitality.

How is practiced chi kung?

The essence of chi kung or qi gong is the harmonic synchronization of the three vital processes, ie body, mind (heart) and breathing. The Eastern tradition refers to these three processes as the "three treasures". Therefore, the practice of this therapy requires, in turn, of three steps. The first is the control of the body, that is, the relaxation. We relax, in this order, our mind, breathing and finally our body. The purpose of this is that by doing so, the channels or meridians by circulating our vital energy allowing it to flow properly open.

The next step is to regulate the breath until we get to be performed steadily and quietly. When practicing this process, the chi kung recommends using eight key words (or ways of breathing) that will help us as a guide to achieve a satisfactory manner. They are:

Calm

Soft

Deep

Long

Continuing

Uniform

Slowly

Delicate

And last would control the mind or heart. This step is intrinsic to the previous two, that is, if we relax our body and successfully breath, our mind or heart will relax and be at peace.

The practice of chi kung or qi gong can be either static or moving. In either case, it is very important to be well supported, which means that our body is in a balanced position and in firm contact with the ground. To ensure that this support is stable, the advice often given to those new to the practice of chi kung is that, as if it were trees, imagine if your body are sitting up or if your feet is that they are practicing born feet invisible roots, as an extension that binds firmly to the ground.

Relaxation

Only when you are relaxed will be open all channels of Chi.

Stages of relaxation:

Relax your mind

Relax your breathing

Relax the body

Benefits

The practice of Qigong produces multiple benefits:

* Remove contractures, stress, fears, phobias and negative emotions.

* Strengthen the immune system, our organs, joints, muscles and bones.

* Correct posture and regain flexibility.

* Physical, emotional and mental balance us.

* Increase energy and vitality.

* Helping people with hypertension, cardiac disease, cancer, arthritis, rheumatism, fibromyalgia, diabetes, osteoporosis, asthma, insomnia, migraine, renal failure, Sex and Infertility Problems, nervous and hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders , impaired memory and concentration.

* Keep young and healthy body.