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A friend was walking across her kitchen and fell. The fall resulted in a “whiplash” type of injury. Her neck was so stiff she could not turn her head to either side; the pain was intense.  She went to the Doctor, had an MRI. Now she is on pain medication and wearing a collar to brace the neck. She still has trouble moving side to side, however it is easier when she takes the prescribed pain medication. She is driving again now (did she read the label on the prescription about operating machinery?)

Seeing the condition she was in caused me to reflect back to when I first began practicing the Qi Gong 18 Style Ritual. Yesterday morning, as I moved forward and down while performing the “Looking at Heaven” movement during my practice, I remembered how I would feel a little unbalanced and light headed doing this movement back in the beginning days of my practice. Over time, that feeling left and I found a feeling of strength and confidence when I did the “Looking at Heaven” movement.

If you look, you will find many articles describing how Qi Gong helps with Balance; and studies that demonstrate the improvement in balance especially for “older” adults. My friend is almost 65.

Why will people not understand the power and benefits of Qi Gong and do the ritual? It only takes 20 minutes a day –a small investment that pays huge dividends. I talked with my friend about it and all she could say was, “If it is not better soon the Doctor wants me to have a CatScan.”

What has to be done to get the general population to realize they can improve their health, attitude and well-being with this simple ritual? That is my quest; however,  some days I feel as though no one listens.

Be your own Health Provider!! Practice Qi Gong 18 Style.

Qi Gong at the Flagstaff Yoga Festival in Flagstaff, AZ July 30, 31 and August 1.

There will be TWO Qi Gong presenters spreading the knowledge and power of Qi Gong to the Yoga community this year at the Flagstaff Yoga Festival in Flagstaff, AZ July 30, 31 and August 1. This is a natural “fit” since Qi Gong is often referred to as “Chinese Yoga”.

I have practiced Yoga 20 years longer than I have practiced Qi Gong and find that they compliment each other. My experience with my Yoga practice was that I could never get totally out of my “head” and let the asana “be”. I would always be trying to make a correction, get additional extension or rotation. With my Qi Gong 18 Style practice, I am able to simply BE. Many days I will come to the end of the ritual practice and not be consciously aware of having done some of the movements; however, when I checked the clock, the ritual has taken the usual 20 minutes so I must have done it all! This ability to truly ‘let go’ has opened my consciousness to many inspirations and revelations that help me be more of who I truly am–to be in the present.

If you are thinking of treating yourself to a special vacation this year, check out Northern Arizona, the Flagstaff Yoga Festival, and the Qi Gong workshops. We would love to see you there!

I often am asked. “What is Qi Gong?”

The answer of course for me is that it is a ritual that is a Body, Mind and Spirit enhancing practice. When done on a regular basis over time can bring about greater health, vitality, mental clarity and communication. Simply a more fulfilling life. A practice that over time continues to grow even thought you are doing the same ritual each day. I just keeps revealing more to you.

I came across this article in a magazine I picked up at a local health food store. I thought it was a clear explanation of Qi Gong and the publisher has given permission for me to share it with you, so I pass it on to you.

Enjoy the article. Practice Qi Gong.