Qigong is the practice of cultivating qi (chee), life-force energy.

Mental focus and physical movements reach far and embody qualities of softness, slowness and continuousness with a gentle happiness. Like a spider drawing a fine thread of her web, stronger than steel yet soft as silk.

The mind directs the qi, and qi follows the mind.

There are said to be five different forms of qigong: medical, martial, Taoist, Confucianist and Buddhist. For example, TaiJi and Iron Shirt are forms of martial qigong with spiritual qualities and Soaring Crane is medical qigong with spiritual qualities.

Most practice aims to protect pre-natal qi and build post-natal qi;
open blockages and soothe flow so that qi is allowed to move naturally throughout the body.

In peaceful calm, void and emptiness, the authentic qi flows easily. Essences and spirits are kept within. How could illness arise? (HuangDi Neijing Suwen, chapter 1. Claude Larre and Peter Firebrace, trans.) [Tian dan xu wu, zhen qi cong zhi. Jing shen nei shou. Bing an cong lai.]

Soaring Crane Qigong is considered one of the most effective forms of medical qigong in China, second after GuoLin. This form was developed by Master Zhao JinXiang, it applies theory and principles of Chinese Medicine in the Five Routines, Nine Remedy Routines, Sitting Meditation and Standing.

Even more information on qigong yet to come.


Links of Interest

WuDaoJingShe International QiGong Association
founded by Chen HuiXian and Charles Wu



Wisdom and Peace Wellness Center
founded by Chen HuiXian and Li PingPing

Tian Tian School of Qigong
founded by Kris Caldwell, Seattle, Washington

Deb Espesete:
Certified QiGong Instructor, 1998, OCOM, Chen HuiXian
Soaring Crane QiGong (Level I)
Chinese Essence QiGong
Turtle Longevity QiGong
board member: WuDaoJingShe (2000 - 2002 and 2005 - 2007)
self defense and martial arts training:
Feminist Eclectic Martial Arts Minneapolis, Minnesota, WuChienPai, 1989 - 1996, Shifu Kore Grate


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