QiGong (pronounced ChiKung) are different physical and mental exercises that train breathing, movement, and mental concentration to increase vital Qi energy, in addition to regulating the circulation of Qi in the acupuncture meridians to solve health problems.
In QiGong (Chikung) there is a wide variety of exercises that can be adapted to all people, regardless of their physical condition and age.
The main objectives of QiGong are to strengthen physical and mental health and increasing vitality, strengthening internal organs, the state of the joints, muscles and, above all, calming the mind and improving your concentration.
IN THE CLASSES
At the beginner level you will learn the exercises called Wai Dan or external training, such as Yijinjing (Muscle and tendon change), Wu Ching Shi (game of the five animals), Yiquan (fist of mind and intention) , the Hunyuan QiGong (exercises of the Hunyuan universe), the Baduanjing (Eight Silk Brocades), the Liankung (base exercises). Systems that have proven effects on improving physical and mental state and that will help you prevent and treat chronic diseases.
Afterwards, you will begin to learn the sitting exercises Dze Yuan (purple cloud) or standing meditation Zhan Zhuang, to increase your Qi vitality and calm the mind. The practice of "Microcosmic Orbit" meditation is a fundamental technique in which you will develop Qigong in movement and in a meditative way.
One of the systems you will learn is the Luohan Gong method, a school of QiGong (Chi Kung) that has exercises from the three levels of learning. The 18 Buddha Palms Sub Bak Luohan Yik Gun Kuen, the Little Buddha Siu Luohan, Great Buddha Dai Luohan, the 108 Palms of Gwan Yin, and the Formless Form Wuji.
More information about QiGong in: El QiGong de la Associació Catalana (Spanish)
