Qigong techniques are suitable for men and women, young and old, athletes and sedentary, and for the disabled. Because Qigong includes both dynamic and gentle techniques that can be practiced from standing, seated, or supine postures, it is suitable for young and old. Practices can be tailored to individual needs making it an ideal aid to recovery from illness or injury. (https://www.qigonghealing.com/qigong-faqs)
In China Qigong is often used as an adjunct to conventional allopathic medical treatment. Hypertensive patients who take medication and practice Qigong fare better than controls who only take the medication. Similarly, there is evidence that Qigong can improve immune function and mental health, and prevent disabilities that come with age. https://www.qigonghealing.com/research-on-qigong
Programs offered include:
- Qigong in the Park
- Qigong is practiced at the Peace Park every Thursday morning at 10 am. Everyone is welcome to attend.
- Qigong at Simply Being
- Qigong is practiced in Colbee Court, Phillip every Wednesday at 12.00 midday. Please call 1800 844 867 to book in.
Qigong has the following key purposes
- To regulate the body (through movement),
- To regulate the breath (through breathing techniques),
- To regulate the mind focussing on the movement of energy through the meridians,
- To regulate the emotions through therapeutic sounds.
- The benefits of Qigong include:
- Improve energy flow along the meridians,
- Improve blood circulation,
- Reinforce the immune system,
- Establishing emotional equilibrium
- Bringing harmony and to breathing and body movements
- Increase the flexibility of the joints
- (Dominique Ferraro, 2000)