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Breathe. Relax™ Qigong can change your life "Qigong is the most profound health practice ever invented by mankind for the prevention of illness, reducing stress, managing chronic conditions, increasing longevity, and promoting healthy, active aging." Tom Rogers, President, . Qigong: Ancient Chinese Healing for the 21st Century Watch a short 10-minute clip from Qigong: Ancient Chinese Healing for the 21st Century created by Chairman of the Board Francesco Garripoli. It was the first Qigong documentary to be shown on PBS, starting in 1999. The full documentary can be obtained via the Store. The Scientific Basis of Qigong and Energy Medicine A fundamental tenet of Energy Medicine is that the human body emits and receives a broad spectrum of electromagnetic and acoustic radiation and that these oscillating energy fields regulate the function of the body's physical and chemical processes. Getting Started with Qigong and Tai Chi Introduction to the fundamentals of practicing the Art of Qigong. Harvard Medical School Recommends Tai Chi Harvard Medical School's Harvard Health Publications calls Tai Chi "medication in motion". Tai Chi when combined with standard treatment is helpful for a range of conditions including arthritis, low bone density, breast cancer, heart disease, heart failure, hypertension, Parkinson's disease, sleep problems, and stroke. The Qigong and Energy Medicine Database™ Beginning about 1980, extensive clinical and experimental research on medical applications of Qigong was carried out by scientists in China. Most of these studies were reported only at international conferences, and only a few were published because suitable scientific journals were not available in China. The Qigong and Energy Medicine Database™ contains abstracts collected by the since 1984. Qigong for Cancer Qigong can improve the quality of life of cancer patients. Teacher Directory Find a Teacher. List your Services. Qigong Practice Alters Gene Expression Qigong changes the expression of genes related to energy metabolism, insulin secretion and inflammatory pathways , an important step to improved health and fitness. Integrative Medicine and Medical Qigong Therapy "Integrative Medicine blends the best of conventional and complementary medical approaches, addressing not only physical symptoms, but also psychological, social, environmental & spiritual aspects of health & illness. It believes in stimulating the innate human capacity for healing, empowering patients in their own care, while providing them with choices in healthcare that are proven to be safe and effective." The Center for Integrative Medicine. The - Qigong Research and Education since 1984 "The founding of the was a natural outgrowth of my interest in Qigong. The goal of the is to promote the scientific understanding of the basis of Qigong" Dr. Ken Sancier (1920 - 2013) . A Short Introduction to Qigong Qigong and Tai Chi Teacher Henderson Smith What is Qigong? Qigong is a mind and body wellness practice integrating movement, posture, breathing, and awareness in a new category of exercise called "meditative movement." Meditative Movement is defined by (a) some form of movement or body positioning, (b) a focus on breathing, and (c) a cleared or calm state of mind with a goal of (d) deep states of relaxation. More... If There Was Ever a Time to Activate Your Vagus Nerve, It Is Now . Four simple steps to return to a ‘rest and digest’ state. Do Qigong NOW Dr. Roger Jahnke Sitting Qigong Qigong for the Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation of COVID-19 Infection in Older Adults Rapid deployment of virtual mind-body interventions during the COVID-19 outbreak: feasibility, acceptability, and implications for future care Tai Chi is one of the virtual mind-body interventions recommended by Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in this study using Zoom that demonstrates the effectiveness of remote delivery to facilitate patient access to services. [PMID: 32902712] . Deep Breathing Could Help You Recover From Covid-19 "One incredibly useful practice that may prove therapeutic for recovering Covid-19 patients is Qigong... Like yoga or tai chi, it is a practice of synchronizing breath with movement. Qigong translates to “life energy mastery” and includes exercise, movement of qi ( energy), and improved blood and lymphatic flow. Research suggests that Qigong improves health by decreasing stress, reducing inflammation, strengthening respiratory muscles, increasing lung capacity, and improving immune function. Each of these mechanisms can help restore lung function after Covid-19 infection." [ Full Article ] Mindfulness with paced breathing and lowering blood pressure Mindfulness with paced breathing is fundamental to Qigong. founder Dr. Ken Sancier reported on Qigong's beneficial effects for blood pressure in his landmark paper 'Anti Aging Benefits of Qigong' in 1996. Papers published since then have confirmed Qigong's use in lowering hypertension. "One of the most plausible mechanisms is that paced breathing stimulates the vagus nerve and parasympathetic nervous system, which reduce stress chemicals in the brain and increas...