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Qi Gong

Qi Gong classQi Gong practice
 Qi Gong, chi kung, or chi gung (literally: "Life Energy Cultivation") is the practice of aligning body, breath, and mind for health, meditation, and martial arts training. With roots in Chinese medicine, philosophy, and martial arts, Qi Gong is traditionally viewed as a practice to cultivate and balance qi (chi) or what has been translated as "life energy".

Qi Gong practice typically involves moving meditation, coordinating slow flowing movement, deep rhythmic breathing, and calm meditative state of mind. Qi Gong is practiced worldwide for exercise and relaxation, health benefits, meditation and self-cultivation, and training for martial arts.

Qi Gong is used to improve health and for preventive means. There are forms to address specific health concerns and to heal the body from various illnesses and injuries.

As meditation, Qi Gong is a means to still the mind and enter a state of consciousness that brings serenity, clarity, and bliss. Many practitioners find Qi Gong, with its gentle focused movement, to be more accessible than seated meditation.

The practice of Qi Gong is an important component in both internal and external style Chinese martial arts. Focus on qi is considered to be a source of power as well as the foundation of many arts. T'ai chi ch'uan, and Baguazhang are other martial arts that are considered to have Qi Gong as the foundation.

Because Qi Gong includes both dynamic and gentle techniques that can be practiced from standing, seated, or supine postures, it is suitable for young and old. Qi  gong is practiced by millions worldwide, primarily for its health benefits, though many practitioners have also adopted traditional philosophical, medical, or martial arts perspectives.

Qi Gong classes at the Abiding Spirit Center are taught by Michelle Tate, LicAc. Michelle is a certified Medical Qi Gong instructor.

Classes are held in person, via Zoom, or a hybrid of both. Please Contact Us for further information.

Bill Thomas, Qi Gong Instructor

380 N. Terra Cotta road, Ste j
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 444-6019

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