Qigong (alternatively spelled chi gung or chi kung) is a form of gentle exercise composed of movements that are repeated a number of times, often stretching the body, increasing fluid movement (blood, synovial and lymph) and building awareness of how the body moves through space.

When you practice and learn a qigong exercise movement, there are both external movements and internal movements. These internal movements or flows in China are called neigong or “internal power”. These internal neigong movements make qigong a superior health and wellness practice.

Dragon & Tiger Medical Qigong

This qigong exercise set helps to move and get rid of stagnant chi in your body. A Dragon & Tiger Qigong set consists of seven movements that trace the acupressure meridians of your body, giving your body a full energetic massage and cleansing.

It is especially renowned for simultaneously accomplishing three major changes in the body:

• Releases stagnant chi that cannot move freely. Stagnant chi can be located anywhere there is a physical, emotional or psychic blockage of energy.
• Increases the speed, strength and evenness of the circulation of chi, blood and other fluids. This balances the body’s energy.
• Quickly raises the energy levels of the body to boost your natural healing capacities.

Dragon and Tiger Qigong’s gentle movements are especially beneficial for the joints, increasing range of movement—especially in the upper body. Even when done imperfectly, by people who have limited energy or range of motion, or who are sick or wheelchair bound, this qigong set is immensely beneficial.

Dragon and Tiger Qigong’s seven simple movements are repeated 20 times in a single practice session. Completing a set requires only about 15 minutes. Soft, circular and fluid movements enhance your overall ability to move gracefully, improve physical balance, coordination and flexibility and stretch the legs, waist and upper body.

Dragon and Tiger Qigong will teach you how to feel all the parts of your body and wake up your nervous system while you become more relaxed, soften your muscles and improve blood circulation.There are also many variations and levels of learning within Dragon and Tiger Qigong, so you can continue practicing for many years, fostering health and wellness from the inside out. **

Energy Gates™ Qigong

Energy Gates™ Qigong is a 3,000-year-old self-healing qigong (chi gung) system from China. This qigong practice is for those who are serious about learning tai chi, qigong or any form of energy work. This method of qigong includes the fundamentals of how to activate and harness chi, your life-force energy, to improve health, reduce stress and reverse the effects of aging

Energy Gates Qigong teaches how to maintain correct body alignments, smoothly shift weight while turning your body and Longevity Breathing. All are fundamentals necessary for developing energetic health. These fundamental qigong exercises improve chi flow, posture and balance, and loosen tension in muscles, joints, ligaments and internal organs. Energy Gates Qigong exercises and swings also maximize the circulation of all bodily fluids, including blood and lymph. The smooth flow of chi throughout your body also strengthens your immune system and reduces the effects of aging.  **

** (via Energyarts.com)