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Chi Kung: A Moving Meditation for Stress Reduction
Did you know....
Complementary and alternative medicine Physicians now agree that over 70% of diseases and illnesses are stress related and preventable?
Our Chi Kung for Stress Reduction & Meditation Instruction sessions are designed to assist you in preventing illness and improving your health on all levels so that you flourish and THRIVE!
What to expect in a Chi Kung for Stress Reduction session
Please wear comfortable clothing you can easily move in. Shoes are left at the door. We'll begin with a gentle warm up, some breathing techniques, and get you moving. Each session builds upon the prior, to build a full practice. Homework is offered, please bring a notebook and pen.
What is Chi Kung for Stress Reduction & Meditation
What is Chi Kung for Stress Reduction?
Chi Kung, or Qigong, originated in China around 5,000 years ago. Qigong is made up of two Chinese characters Qi (or chi) and Gong (or Kung). Qi (pronounced chi) is the “vital energy” or “life force.” Master Mantak Chia describes Qi as "the glue between our body, mind, and spirit, the link between our perception of the inner and outer worlds." Qi may also be thought of as electricity. It can't be seen, yet it can most certainly be felt. Gong has several meanings such as art, skill, work, exercise, manipulation, and self-discipline. When you combine these two into Chi Kung, it stands for “cultivation of energy.”
In traditional Chinese medicine (which works within the framework of preventing illness or injury versus providing care only afterwards), an exercise should consist of two equally important parts, the “inner” and “outer” aspects of exercise. The inner aspect influences the meridians (the energy pathways of the body) and the organs, while the outer aspect influences the muscles, joints, ligaments and bones. Qigong can accomplish both missions.
Numerous research studies have been performed by groups such as the National Institute on Aging, The National Institute of Health, and countless medical centers and universities. These studies have shown, time and time again, the value of adding Chi Kung to one’s life.
What is Meditation and Conscious Breathwork?
Meditation sessions utilize techniques from the modern science of Biofeedback, an area of advanced study for Laura in her graduate school education. Laura also blends in aspects of ancient Yoga. Together, these meditation sessions are an amazing practice to reduce stress, calm your mind, find focus, reduce blood pressure and more.
Meditation is easy to learn, easy to do, and brings HUGE health benefits. Allow Laura to be your guide in learning just how simple and effective a regular meditation practice can be.
Try this: Allow your breath to become smooth and comfortably deep. As you breathe, notice how your rib cage or your belly moves with each inhale and each exhale. Listen to the sound of your breath. Can you hear it? Now, continue to read on as you focus on your breath. There. You're already learning the basics of a Conscious Breathwork Meditation. Doesn't that feel better? Good job!
Benefits:
- Decrease Stress and Cortisol Levels
- Lower Blood Pressure and Heart Rate
- Improve Oxygen Levels
- Focus a busy mind
- Improve Healing time from Injuries, Illness or Surgeries
- Improve Balance (especially important for the elderly)
- Improves Strength in Bones, Muscles, and Joints
- Increases a sense of control of one’s life
- Enhances cardio-respiratory rates
- Reduces Tension
- Reduces back pain
- Reduces Anger
- Aids in Lifting Depression
- Improves Mood
- Reduces Anxiety
- Increases elasticity of lung tissues
- Thought to boost endorphin production
- Focuses the Mind
- Stimulates the Immune System
- Pumps the Lymphatic System
- Improves Bone Density
- Harmonizes body-mind-spirit
- Prevent or Lessen the progression of osteoporosis
- Helps to retard the aging process