Pronounced Chee-gong it translates as ‘energy-work’. Every posture from the taiji form can be used as a qigong whether it is held static or linked with other postures to make it a moving qigong. These qigong’s can be used to heal specific diseased states, for example Brush Knee Twist Step when performed as a moving qigong heals the heart and when held static heals the stomach (insert picture). There are many different types of qigong not found in the form and the main ones taught in class are:-

3 CIRCLE

This is a general balancing qigong, in that it balances the energy levels within the body. It also works on breaking down energy blockages in the energy system, these can be caused by social and sexual hang-ups, trauma, bad posture or diet etc. This is the first qigong we learn and one that we will practice for the rest of our lives. This is a great way to learn to relax the mind and body as most people try and use their muscular strength to stand for long periods of time and find it is when they learn to relax the muscles they do not need that they actually enjoy standing and want to stand for longer. This also needs to be performed in a meditative state where we try and clear our ‘mental chatter’, this helps us to relax the mind releasing stress.

TRIPLE HEATER

This qigong balances Yin and Yang energy in the body. There are 3 parts each one repeated 3 times. The first balances the ‘lower heater’ encompassing the sexual organs and urinary system, the second works the ‘middle heater’ encompassing the digestive system while the third works the ‘upper heater’ encompassing the respiratory system (heart and lungs).