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Qi Gong's Re-Emergence              

In its pure form, Qi Gong retreated from society approximately 2000 years ago and was taught mainly by Buddhist or Taoist monks who kept the secrets of longevity in their temples. During the 1970s it re-emerged in China and has spread to the West.              

The Chinese Ministry of Health recognizes Qi Gong as medically effective. It is included in the curriculum of major Chinese uiversities. Promoted as a very cost effective means of improving public health, Qi Gong practice and therapy are officially recognized as medical treatments and covered by Chinese government insurance.            

At some point Qi Gong, which is the basis of acupuncture, also may be recognized by mainstream medicine as the powerful healing and immune-stimulating agent that it is. Many Western scientists feel that with increased awareness of the properties of Qi, we are on the cusp of a medical breakthrough as great as the discovery of antibiotics.

Qi for Longevity              

“Qi Gong will become part of the healing mainstream during the 21st century,” says Master Chen, who advocates Qi Gong's ability to heal without medicine so all can take charge of their own lives. “Our technique teaches the reversal of aging, and the control and maintenance of good health,” said Chen.             

Qi Gong practice is beneficial for prevention or relief from both chronic and acute medical conditions. An experiment conducted in Shanghai by the Research Institute for Hypertension reported on 100 high blood pressure patients who were instructed to practice Qi Gong and check its effects. After five minutes of Qi Gong, the participants' blood pressure began to drop.            

After 20 minutes, patients' blood pressure was the same as it would normally be three hours after taking oral medication. Out of 100 cases, 97 were completely cured and three relapsed, indicating that much hyptertension can be cured by Qi Gong.            

As a life-enhancing practice, Qi Gong emphasizes that one must continuously change, improve and adjust previously formed thought patterns and temper. By cultivating a mindset of doing good deeds and reshaping one's character for the greater good of society, practitioners may experience the true meaning of QiGong.                                                                        

“Wudang Qi Gong for Self-Healing” Seminar, October 5, with Yun Xiang Tseng (Master Chen), Chinese martial and healing artist of Wudang Temple. For registration or information call Susan at 404.264.0025, or email susan30305@aol.com