The word "Qigong" means life energy work. Qigong is practiced for health, longevity and spiritual well being. A very important aspect of qigong is that it makes the person responsible for his/her own health and gives the practitioner the personal power to heal himself/herself. "Healing with Qigong" aims to introduce the physical, mental and spiritual benefits of qigong more widely.

Everything in the universe is composed of energy, which manifests itself in myriad things and beings. Human beings are an example of manifestation of this energy. When the energy in our body moves flawlessly we are physically, mentally and spiritually healthy.

When we are first born our energy circulates without blockages. As we get older because of factors like stress, -research indicates that 70% of illnesses are due to unmanaged stress- diseases, unhealthy diet, and wrong breathing, energy in the body gets stuck. Qigong practice enables the practitioner to clear these blockages and reach a state of high energy and health.

All programs start with a deep relaxation meditation.In overall qigong practice and Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment, relaxation is very essential to open up the meridians and let the qi circulate freely in the body.

In every program different qi gathering breathings and body and face massage (for ex; healing the eyes, cleansing the sinuses, stimulating the kidneys) is taught in order to heal and strengthen the body.

Specific meditations are practiced in accordance with the program and need of the student/patient.

In qigong practice expelling the stagnant qi from the body is as important as gathering the healing qi. At the end of every session stagnant qi is released via some breathing techniques and movements.

Diet is included to Qigong practice as well. Some simple recipes to alleviate certain conditions and cleanse the body can be prescribed.

The Qigong forms that are being taught can not be described here fully, due to lack of space. Please contact "Healing with Qigong" if you need more information or would like to attend classes.