Tag Archives: Qigong

Experience Exchange

Increase Happiness with Tai Chi and Qigong Practice by Jeff Simonton Our ability to adapt plays a big role in whether we are able to live a generally happy and stress-free life.  I know that I’m certainly not the first one to … Continue reading

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Scientific Qi Exploration-15a

Psychological Effects of Qigong Practice © Marty Eisen, Ph.D. 1.  Introduction The concept of stress and its deleterious effects were introduced in (1).  Some beneficial effects of Qigong and Tai Chi on stress and its related signs, syndromes or diseases, … Continue reading

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Scientific Qi Exploration-12

Part 12: Qigong and the Cardiovascular System Marty Eisen Ph. D. 1.  Introduction The effects of Qigong on blood pressure appear in Section 2.  Section 3 presents studies on heart rate and rhythm.   Cardiac output effects appear in Section 4.  … Continue reading

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Energy Healing Through Science & Spirit

The School of Chi Energy Heals Presents Chi and Emotional Stability:Moderation is the Key by Sifu Cindy Cicero Whether you have a Qigong or Chi Energy practice emotional composure is the essential building block for good health. In the School … Continue reading

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Scientific Qi Exploration (14) – Qigong’s Effects on Blood and its Biochemical Constituents

Scientific Qi Exploration – Part 14 Qigong’s Effects on Blood and its Biochemical Constituents Martin Eisen, Ph.D. 1. Introduction Some effects of Qigong on the immune system components in the blood appear in (1) as well as its effects on … Continue reading

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The Importance of Let Loose – Fang Song 放 松

From the Master The Importance of Let Loose – Fang Song 放 松 by Chun Man Sit 薛 振 民 There are many important principles in taiji and qigong. The most critical principle is fang song – let loose. Many … Continue reading

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Mind-Body Medicine Research Update

Mind-Body Medicine Research Update Buddhist group therapy for diabetes patients with depressive symptoms.  Arch Psychiatr Nurs. 2011 Jun;25(3):195-205. by Rungreangkulkij S, Wongtakee W, Thongyot S. Abstract: The objective of this study was to assess the effect of Buddhist group therapy … Continue reading

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Scientific Qi Exploration (11)- Qigong and the Respiratory System

Scientific Qi Exploration, Part 11 Qigong and the Respiratory System Marty Eisen Ph. D. 1. Introduction An outline of respiration will be given to help understand some of the presented topics. The muscles used for breathing are the diaphragm, which … Continue reading

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Cultivating the Mind and Practicing the Forms

Kevin W Chen, Ph.D. MPH In the traditional Chinese Qigong, Taiji and other Buddhist/Daoist communities, many practitioners like to call themselves “Xiu Lian Ren” (修炼人), and call the forms or techniques they practice “Xiu Lian Shu” (修炼术),  “Xiu Lian” can … Continue reading

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Scientific Qi Exploration 8- Internal & External Fields and Qigong

Scientific Qi Exploration. Part 8. Internal and External Fields and Qigong Martin Eisen, Ph.D. 1. Introduction In physics, a field is defined by a scalar (or number) or vector or tensor associated with each point of 3–dimensional space, specified by … Continue reading

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