Advice - the difference between Qigong and Medical Qigong
With over 7,000 different styles of Qigong, it is understandable as to why the public are confused as to what it is. Even I was confused with recent interpretations and publicity, and I teach two Qigong styles and I'm a Medical Qigong teacher and practitioner. The following is therefore offered as advice. "Medical Qigong" is the buzz word at the moment and many individuals will jump on the band waggon and describe their style of Qigong as Medical Qigong! I have gone straight to the horses mouth, so to speak, and asked Grandmasters and Masters of Qigong and Medical Qigong, even Practitioners and Instructors in the UK and the USA for a definition of their work. Qigong and Medical Qigong are totally different and the training/study of the two are very different. I've made many friends in this necessary process and discovered some very gifted Qigong instructors - so much so that we are now working on publishing a Directory of Qigong and Medical Qigong classes and courses - a quick, informative tool so that the public can easily identify a nearby class or course and the qualification of the instructor, teacher or practitioner.
Qigong
Qigong is a fantastic health system born in China many thousands of years ago. It usually involves a set or sequence of excercises, similar to the T'ai Chi Form but not the same as T'ai Chi. You can still see the Chinese parks moving with enthusiastic Qigongers early in the mornings - an inspirational sight indeed! I offer two types of Qigong: Shabashi and Daoist Qigong. Both are a set or sequence of simple excercises to generally maintain health. I have often been asked if I teach Wild Goose - another popular style of Qigong. I have dabbled in Wild Goose in the past but do not claim to be a teacher of it. Diyan Wild Goose involves...... I do not teach Wild Goose as I have never had the opportunity to train in it. However, for anyone interested in learning Wild Goose, please contact our good friends at the Tse Centre. Michael Tse bla bla bla. I have linked with one of Michael Tse's students, Darrell, an accomplished Wild Goose teacher in Manchester and in Birmingham. Both instructors are professional and passionate about what they teach. From the contact I have had with them -they are extremely professional and more than qualified to teach Wild Goose. I am confident any student will have a good experience with them. Wild Goose is taught in night classes making them easily accessible to working people who need some time out from stress. Darrell can also teach you to be an instructor.
I also teach Medical Qigong as I am a medical qigong teacher and a Medical Qigong Therapist. My study of this subject involved a degree in TCM, proper insurance and a code of ethics. I'm working my way towards a Doctorate in Medical Qigong with my recent teacher Dr Shannon in California.
T’ai Chi is often referred to as a ‘moving meditation’. The external ‘Form’ moves with the energy in the cosmos; the ‘Form’ being a set of disciplined movements. Medical Qigong promotes the cultivation of the ‘Qi’ energy, creating harmony and balance between body and mind. These exercises (Dao Yins) are stationary positions which concentrate on breath in the ‘dantien’, combining breathing, meditation and relaxation. Although these Chinese health systems are best used as a preventative measure, people with disabilities can enjoy the benefits of T'ai Chi and Medical Qigong with the guidance of a qualified teacher.
As teachers, we are taught that the biggest barrier to learning is illness as the ability to concentrate is reduced. With this in mind I have specifically designed Medical T’ai Chi and Medical Qigong treatment plans for M.S., Parkinson's Disease, M.E., Cancer, Arthritis, Osteoporosis and Falls Prevention initiatives. The participants are inspiring: equally, so are the results/outcomes.
The majority of my medical projects aim to promote motor control, including voluntary and involuntary muscle groups; alignment and postural awareness; visualisation in the belief that where ever thoughts go - ‘Qi’ soon follows and ‘sung’ techniques aimed at relaxing the patient, eliminating stress and frustration. In addition to specific outcomes, there are the general benefits to this moving meditation technique, such as: improvement of blood and lymph circulation - helping to avert fatigue; soft turning movements massage and strengthen internal organs; correct breathing which increases oxygen to the blood helping the heart to function correctly; opening joints and strengthening the lower back; cultivating ‘chi’, strengthening tendons, bone structure; sharpening reflexes, concentration and memory. I have specifically designed programmes for wheelchair users and specialist packages for M.S. and Parkinson's patients. The Medical Qigong therapy plans are much more specific to the medical condition, such as prescriptions for fatigue, headaches, poor concentration, spasticity etc.
The Arthritis Foundation and M.S. Society amongst others, recommend T'ai Chi as a beneficial system to help with balance, flexibility and posture. If you are a medical practitioner and wish to know more about my medical work, please use the contact facility on this website. If you are an individual suffering from a medical condition, equally, do contact me so that we can discuss options available to you. Group classes are available and private one to one treatment plans at Mandarin Clinic in Newcastle under Lyme.
T'ai Chi and Falls Prevention
Qigong
Qigong is a fantastic health system born in China many thousands of years ago. It usually involves a set or sequence of excercises, similar to the T'ai Chi Form but not the same as T'ai Chi. You can still see the Chinese parks moving with enthusiastic Qigongers early in the mornings - an inspirational sight indeed! I offer two types of Qigong: Shabashi and Daoist Qigong. Both are a set or sequence of simple excercises to generally maintain health. I have often been asked if I teach Wild Goose - another popular style of Qigong. I have dabbled in Wild Goose in the past but do not claim to be a teacher of it. Diyan Wild Goose involves...... I do not teach Wild Goose as I have never had the opportunity to train in it. However, for anyone interested in learning Wild Goose, please contact our good friends at the Tse Centre. Michael Tse bla bla bla. I have linked with one of Michael Tse's students, Darrell, an accomplished Wild Goose teacher in Manchester and in Birmingham. Both instructors are professional and passionate about what they teach. From the contact I have had with them -they are extremely professional and more than qualified to teach Wild Goose. I am confident any student will have a good experience with them. Wild Goose is taught in night classes making them easily accessible to working people who need some time out from stress. Darrell can also teach you to be an instructor.
I also teach Medical Qigong as I am a medical qigong teacher and a Medical Qigong Therapist. My study of this subject involved a degree in TCM, proper insurance and a code of ethics. I'm working my way towards a Doctorate in Medical Qigong with my recent teacher Dr Shannon in California.
T’ai Chi is often referred to as a ‘moving meditation’. The external ‘Form’ moves with the energy in the cosmos; the ‘Form’ being a set of disciplined movements. Medical Qigong promotes the cultivation of the ‘Qi’ energy, creating harmony and balance between body and mind. These exercises (Dao Yins) are stationary positions which concentrate on breath in the ‘dantien’, combining breathing, meditation and relaxation. Although these Chinese health systems are best used as a preventative measure, people with disabilities can enjoy the benefits of T'ai Chi and Medical Qigong with the guidance of a qualified teacher.
As teachers, we are taught that the biggest barrier to learning is illness as the ability to concentrate is reduced. With this in mind I have specifically designed Medical T’ai Chi and Medical Qigong treatment plans for M.S., Parkinson's Disease, M.E., Cancer, Arthritis, Osteoporosis and Falls Prevention initiatives. The participants are inspiring: equally, so are the results/outcomes.
The majority of my medical projects aim to promote motor control, including voluntary and involuntary muscle groups; alignment and postural awareness; visualisation in the belief that where ever thoughts go - ‘Qi’ soon follows and ‘sung’ techniques aimed at relaxing the patient, eliminating stress and frustration. In addition to specific outcomes, there are the general benefits to this moving meditation technique, such as: improvement of blood and lymph circulation - helping to avert fatigue; soft turning movements massage and strengthen internal organs; correct breathing which increases oxygen to the blood helping the heart to function correctly; opening joints and strengthening the lower back; cultivating ‘chi’, strengthening tendons, bone structure; sharpening reflexes, concentration and memory. I have specifically designed programmes for wheelchair users and specialist packages for M.S. and Parkinson's patients. The Medical Qigong therapy plans are much more specific to the medical condition, such as prescriptions for fatigue, headaches, poor concentration, spasticity etc.
The Arthritis Foundation and M.S. Society amongst others, recommend T'ai Chi as a beneficial system to help with balance, flexibility and posture. If you are a medical practitioner and wish to know more about my medical work, please use the contact facility on this website. If you are an individual suffering from a medical condition, equally, do contact me so that we can discuss options available to you. Group classes are available and private one to one treatment plans at Mandarin Clinic in Newcastle under Lyme.
T'ai Chi and Falls Prevention
