I discovered Qigong (pronounced chee-kung) a few years ago. Rooted in Chinese Medicine, Qigong is an easy and effective way to keep the energy (or Qi, chi) balanced in the body. Everyone is different, but for me practicing Qigong is one way I can help myself to alleviate and/or prevent various aches, pains and ailments. With some exploration, I found a DVD entitled Qigong for Cleansing that was excellent for my needs. I originally borrowed it from my local library, but eventually purchased it and added it to my personal collection. This same Qigong program was previously available as Qigong for Detox so you may find it by that name.
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and the information here is not intended as a replacement for care from the appropriate healthcare professional. I am not giving advice – medical nor otherwise. I am merely sharing my personal experience in this post. Should anything sound appealing, always check with your doctor before proceeding. Please also see the respective disclaimers in the resource referenced.
An excerpt from the back cover indicates that the DVD includes: A 13 move system designed to get Qi (energy) moving and assist in removing blockages in your energy meridians. In the first portion of the program, each movement is demonstrated and discussed (~ 26 minutes). Afterwards, Francesco and Daisy combine all 13 movements into one fluid workout (~ 9 minutes). Once you are comfortable with the movements, the intention is that the 9 minute fluid workout be performed on a regular basis. Unless you’d like a refresher, there is no need to repeat the instruction portion.
NOTE: Due to availability issues, I have removed the affiliate links for the DVD mentioned in this post. I still highly recommend checking it out. You can get it from the library, or search for it by title on your favorite online site.
I must confess that I don’t practice this Qigong DVD on a regular basis, so I always need to do the instruction portion to refresh my memory. However the discussion/narration reinforces the benefits of each movement so I find it worth the time. During the instruction portion, each movement is labeled with the purpose, or meridian/area of the body impacted.
Organ Cleaning and Strengthening Workout Movements
Grounding
Meridian Cleansing
Embracing Yin & Yang
Lung Cleansing and Strengthening
Heart Cleansing and Strengthening
Liver Cleansing and Strengthening
Stomach Cleansing and Strengthening
Intestinal Cleansing and Strengthening
Kidney Cleansing and Strengthening
Gallbladder Cleansing and Strengthening
Balancing
Meridian Cleansing
Grounding
Here is an online video excerpt of the program where they flow all the movements together after the instruction portion of the DVD. To explore further before buying it, check your library and see if you can borrow the DVD. Review the program and actually do the Organ Cleaning and Strengthening Workout to see if this is for you. Additionally, make sure to view the Interview portion of the DVD as well. If you decide to explore this Qigong program, please come back share your comments and experiences. Enjoy!
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