No internal art including Qigong and taichi however seriously you practice can give you instant result. Expect at least a period of three months before you notice any positive change or improvement. You need to be sincere, relaxed and regular to enjoy the benefits.

Unlike modern medicine, Qigong and taichi are intrinsically holistic in their approach. Qigong positively affects the whole body as a unit rather than segregating body into many areas. Qigong does not and will not act on any illness directly. It simply facilitates our body’s ability to heal itself.  If our mind creates a disease, it also heals. So, your mind-body has all the abilities to take care of their needs if you let them be.

Currently, in China millions of people of varied age groups practice Qigong to remain healthy. There are more than 4000 different forms of Qigong in China. The motive of each Qigong form regardless of its style is to enhance your body – mind health needs. Qigong practiced in a group is even more effective because each practitioner shares the collective chi that emanates from each one.  Qigong has been especially effective in dealing with

• Cancer (before & after)
• Heart ailments
• Stress
• Depression
• Diabetes
• Arthritis and obesity
• Insomnia
• Multiple sclerosis etc.

90% of the illnesses are caused by stress. Qigong practice considerably reduces or eliminates stress hormone levels in the body to give you the ability to cope with stress more easily. It releases feel good hormones to lift your mood and feel light. Slow, meditative and intentful movements in Qigong have the ability to calm the mind and reduce stress. You have nothing to lose but everything to gain.

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