A Simple Method for a Magical Life

By: Corinne Chaves

Qi Gong (chee gong) is a simple yet magical healing method that everyone can do that produces longevity forever. With it you can find your own healing power and bring balance and health into your life with no medicine. This ancient method will be translated and taught by a Master who has been visiting Atlanta for more than six years and has made lots of healing magic here!

Born in a small village in China, Master Yun Xiang Tseng, fondly known as Master Chen, was an unusual child, doing healing work and channeling as a small child. His teacher, Grandmaster Li, a female Taoist priest, sent out for Chen to be brought to the Wu Dang Taoist monastery in Hubei Province to study to be her successor. Chen studied Taoist healing and martial arts beginning at the age of six. After ten years training in the mountain, he was sent back to the community to teach Taoist healing arts and preserve the ancient Taoist teachings.

Chen has trained many thousands in America and over 10,000 people in China. He has a gift for making these authentic Taoist teachings understandable. His command of English and his modest and humorous delivery have opened the door for Westerners to learn the Taoist healing arts from an authentic master. As part of his mission, Chen is committed to building the first Taoist monastery in the U.S.

Until recently you had to travel to China to learn from such a master. Fortunately for us Master Chen now lives and travels in the U.S. doing seminars in Atlanta, New York, and elsewhere. He will be in Atlanta September 28th through October 2nd teaching Primordial Qi Gong for beginners. For more information about his schedule, contact Susan Ross at susan108@earthlink.net. You owe yourself the chance to try this simple, fun, magical method.

The Healing Art of Qi Gong
Qi Gong integrates movement, breath and visualization. “Qi” translates as essential energy, and “Gong” translates as “to make it work”. It shares concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Taoist alchemical meditation practice. As a Taoist practice, Qi Gong is rooted in ancient Chinese shamanism and includes practices to refine body, mind and spirit in the quest for health, longevity and immortality.

The art of Qi Gong involves working with or developing skill in the use and circulation of Qi. The practitioner is trained to use the mind and slow movements to guide Qi flow within the energetic pathways of the body, clear blockages and rebalance the energy system, creating the opportunity for healthy longevity and spiritual cultivation.

Qi Gong includes gentle movements that work on the body, Qi and mind in specific ways. Some movements target individual organs improving their function and quality. Other movements improve the quality and quantity of Qi. The goal of Qi Gong is to refine the essence, Qi and spirit to support internal energy transformations. Qi Gong can build the basic supply of Qi to overcome fatigue; balance organs; improve circulation and calm the mind. Under a good teacher’s guidance, after a short period of practice, you can target general health improvement or strive for a specific effect for a particular problem. “John” practiced Qi Gong daily while undergoing a round of radiation therapy and experienced no side effects from the therapy. “Jane” experienced a gradual restoration of strength, reduction of painful arthritis symptoms in her hands, and improved overall immune function.

Other Qi Gong effects include improved eyesight, lower blood pressure, better joint flexibility and range of motion, improved thyroid function, stabilized or improved bone density and increased strength and endurance. Many students report an overall improvement in general well being and reduced stress. Qi Gong also lowers cholesterol, promotes youthfulness, helps control weight and helps with sleep disorders.

Qi Gong is suitable for any health level and is good for all level practitioners. Different people get different results from their practice. Beginners can expect general health and energy improvements. An intermediate practitioner develops strength, fitness and may experience increased energetic awareness. As the student progresses, subtle improvements in the quality and quantity of qi and essence begin to manifest in many subtle ways as internal changes accelerate.

One Student’s Experience
My introduction to Master Chen was quite accidental. I kept a good friend company at a Qi Gong seminar in early 2002. Initially I was intrigued but reserving judgment. After the workshop I dreamt of being Master Chen’s student in a different time and place. After that I looked more closely and saw the energy swirling as he cleared and energized water, demonstrated Qi Gong exercises and Tai Chi forms and did healing work.

Since then I have taken every opportunity to study with Master Chen. This has sometimes felt like drinking water from a fire hose because he has so much to teach. Even then, it was fun and I always took something that I could use from every lecture. After four years I feel I have just scratched the surface of Chen’s knowledge of Qi Gong, Taoist philosophy, meditation, Qi Gong massage, and the beautiful and flowing original Tai Chi form previously only taught at Wudang Monastery in China, and more.
Give yourself the chance to learn this simple method and enjoy the fun of learning as well.

Corinne Chaves is founder and director of Decatur Healing Arts and is on the board of the Association for Chinese American Enrichment, a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to Chinese and American cultural exchange.