Category List: Select a small sub-topic above for more specific list.

Qigong (Chi Kung) FAQ

Qigong (sometimes spelled "Chi Kung") is a unique Chinese exercise system. Through individual effort, practitioners build up their health and prevent illness by combining discipline of mind, body and the body's "Qi" (vital force). Through individual effort, practitioners build up their health and prevent illness by combining discipline of mind, body and the body's "Qi"… Take me there

China's Ancient Solution to the Crisis in Modern Medicine

Even though Marco Polo explored China centuries ago, China still holds remarkable treasure for her neighbors in the West, particularly in the areas of health care, medicine, and performance enhancement. In the United States the words "health care" have been used to describe "medical intervention". There is a vast difference between pre-symptomatic, wellness-based health care and post-symptomatic, pathology-based medical intervention. Take me there

Body Posture: Basic Requirements

The body is the basis of life and is dependent on the Qi and the mind. If the body is not correct, then the Qi does not circulate smoothly. And if the Qi does not circulate smoothly, then the mind is not at peace. When practicing Qigong, it is necessary to maintain the correctness of the body and to meet the requirements for posture so that one may practice Qigong well. Take me there

Baguazhang Qigong

Every complete Chinese martial arts system includes elements of Qigong. Baguazhang (Pa Kua Chang), one of the most famous Neijia systems, contains such exercises which Master Park Bok Nam describes in detail. Take me there

Is Qigong Political: A New Look at Falun Gong

Falun Gong has been in the international news and has become a political topic as China attempts to ban the practice and jail participants. Mr. Cohen not only describes the discipline to help us understand it better, but also gives his personal opinions on this very hot topic. Take me there