Qigong

 Benefits of practicing Qigong are:

 

  • reduce stress,

  • build stamina,

  • increase vitality,

  • enhance the immune system.

 

     It has also been found to improve:

 

  • cardiovascular,

  • respiratory,

  • circulatory,

  • lymphatic and digestive functions

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Qigong is an ancient Chinese health care system that developed within the Shaolin culture. Practices vary from the soft internal styles such as Tai Chi; to the external, vigorous styles such as Kung Fu. Qigong integrates physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intention using slow, gentle movements. Qigong (Chi Kung) means cultivating energy, it is a system practiced for health maintenance, healing and increasing vitality. The slow gentle movements of the Qigong forms can be easily adapted for any fitness, age, mobility or experience level.

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Below is an article from Harvard Medical school discussing the benefits to all about Tai Chi.

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http://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/the-health-benefits-of-tai-chi


   

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For Qigong and Tai Chi classes we recommend,

 

Emerald Dragon Martial Arts, Penrith, 4722 8800

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Hills Academy of Martial Arts, Castle Hill, 0405 446 557​​