My Qi Gong Practice.
What Started My Qi Gong Practice?
My interests have been in Energy based disciplines. As I traveled along that road, following my instinct to learn massage. I enrolled in an East/West Massage Class: Swedish Massage and Shiatsu Massage.
The class was scheduled for more than a year. The first half was studying Swedish Massage and the second half covered Shiatsu Massage. In January of 1993, the Shiatsu class began. We had two instructors, Dr. Chung Bai and Acupuncturist,Tai Yang Han.
On the first day of class, we were informed that we would begin each morning session and each afternoon session with the practice of Qi Gong. This was to build the energy necessary to be a Shiatsu Massage Practitioner. At that time, I knew nothing about Qi Gong, but it was an important part of the class and I was open to learning something new.
First, we were led through each movement with a brief explanation of it. Then, we were led by Chung Bai through the entire Ritual of 18 movements…Lightning struck! I could not believe how energized, refreshed and peaceful I was as the 20 minute Ritual ended. I was hooked!!!
As the class continued and we did Qi Gong before each session, I was enjoying the refreshing, peaceful energy from it so much that I began sharing Qi Gong with my family, then my Yoga students and friends. In the fall of 1993, I started teaching Qi Gong, first to yoga students, then at hospitals, rehab centers, and in private classes. I began presenting workshops and seminars at massage schools throughout the area and even at yoga retreats. I have been teaching and practicing Qi Gong ever since. I still LOVE my Qi Gong 18 Style Practice!
