Qi Gong-Healing fundamentals
In qigong healing, the body is perceived to consist of the physical and invisible body. In the invisible body, also known as the qi body, we believe there are three layers of qi bodies, namely internal qi, protective qi and external qi. These are also termed by some as the physical, emotional and spiritual aura fields. Any imbalance of qi flow at any of this levels will cause sickness.
Is qi or energy scientifically proven? There has been much research conducted in this field. Interestingly, scientists discovered some important and interesting facts related to qi:
1. The energy body has many energy channels through which qi flows. These energy channels are located at similar “routes” to the meridians.
2. The energy body has several energy centres that absorb, digest, and distribute qi and are responsible for the proper functioning of the whole body. These are located at a similar location to the Dan Tians and Chakras.
3. Some energy centres are related to psychic centres and emotions.
4. Qi can be activated internally and obtained from the environment through sunlight, air, and trees.
5. The visible physical body and its energy body are so closely interrelated that what affects one also affects the other.
6. A strong protective qi field acts as a protective shield against germs and infection.
7. Sicknesses in the physical body often starts from the energy body.
8. Medical qigong treatment is to heal the energy body, leading to the healing of the physical body.
There are many qigong systems and techniques. They use similar key principles to achieve the healthy flow and balancing of Yin and Yang. The key techniques in qigong practice are as below:
·Various qigong breathing methods to stimulate different types of qi flow.
·Special movements to stimulate the flow of qi to different parts of the body.
·Using special sound vibrations to stimulate and enhance the organs.
·Visualisation to achieve calmness of mind and nervous system.
