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Wild Goose Qigong

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Frequently Asked Question

What is a Typical Class Like?

Classes begin with warm-ups for flexibility and strength. The instructor introduces a few new exercises each week, stretching and activating different muscles and areas of the body, until the entire routine has been covered.

What will I learn?

The Dayan Qigong practice has four components:

• Warm-up exercises for flexibility and strength
• The 64-movement sequence of the Wild Goose form
• Seated acupressure self-massage
• Three forms of meditation (sitting, standing, and walking)

What are the Benefits of Qigong?

Dayan Qigong has proven therapeutic effects on blood pressure regulation, heart and nervous system disorders, skin conditions, intestinal infections, insomnia and mental illness.

It is also beneficial for post-stroke symptoms, muscular tension, chronic pain and fatigue, asthma, and overall stress and tension. It promotes longevity, and allows us to move through time with vitality, strength, flexibility, mental clarity and good health. The benefits accrue over time, and a regular practice can have a profound effect on health and overall wellbeing.

What is the difference between Qigong & Tai Chi?

There are many different styles of qigong and tai chi. While both practices build and cultivate qi, tai chi is a martial art, and qigong is a healthcare practice.

Qigong can be done from a seated position if necessary, and may be better suited to those with physical limitations or illness.

What is Qi?

Qi (pronounced "chee") is the Chinese word for energy. It is the powerful, invisible life force that animates all living things. Like gravity, electricity or the wind, it is unseen, yet its effects are profound.

According to Traditional Chinese medical theory, all unwanted conditions, whether physical, emotional, spiritual or mental, are due to a disruption or blockage in the flow of qi. Living a contented, healthy and long life thus depends on an unobstructed and abundant flow of qi.

What is Dayan (Wild Goose) Qigong?

Qigong is at least 4,000 years old. Throughout history Chinese people believed in the importance of a healthy mind and body, and the ancients explored ways of improving health, wellbeing and longevity.

The resulting discoveries of the power of movement, meditation and breathing exercises became known as qigong. Qigong is a cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and many different styles evolved over the centuries.