XIE LI QI GONG SERVICE

  Qigong is part of the Chinese culture. It is an exercise that activates the potential energy (“QI”) in the human body. The study and practice of Qigong in China has a history of few thousand years. Its miraculous healing effect and strange phenomena after application of Qi have reached a state beyond rational intelligence so much so that is difficult to acknowledge its existence.
 
  There are many reasons why Qigong, an ancient form of keep-fit exercise could survive to the present day and become a popular exercise. One of the reasons is that when people could not get relief of sufferings and pain through modern medicine, it is natural for them to turn to traditional healing or Qigong for help.
 
  In today’s environment, we are subject to a plague of air pollution such as black smoke emitted from vehicles. Air pollution and the effect of the damage to the ozone layer may give rise to cancerous diseases. Virus infections such as hepatitis and influenza have caused concern to the health conscious public. Occupational disease such as throat cancer among the teaching profession, modern illness resulted from fierce competition, mental stress caused by endless pursuit of material indulgence in life, threatens the well being of our people.
 
  One effective way of relieving our sufferings and mental pressure is to increase our immunity ability through training of body and mind. In the Chinese traditional culture, the practice of Qigong is always regarded as a way of self-cultivation for a person to become a better man both physically and mentally. From some of the Chinese literature on Qigong we will be able to substantiate such observation.
 
  There are many ways of training of Qigong. One way is to activate the “Qi” to stimulate the front and the back middle channels (I.e. the conduits through which the “Qi” flows) so that the “Qi” would descend in the front and ascend at the back going through the two channels. Through such practice, the “Qi” could eventually push through the eight extra channels and the twelve regular channels of  “Qi”. Therefore, the practice of stimulating the front and the back middle channels is the fundamental training to elevate the effectiveness of this form of exercise.
 
  There are others which include concentrating training on the central channel which runs through the middle of the head to the joining point of the bottom front and back orifices; focusing of thought to move through path of “Qi”; and observing through mind’s eyes in meditation.
 
  The method I adopt in teaching Qigong is different in that I emphasize the natural way of training. It is to activate the “Qi” through regulating the postures.
How does this exercise work? At the moment, we do not have adequate scientific evidence to explain. However through systematic training, most students could feel that there is a certain kind of magnetic energy inside the body.
 
  From my experience in teaching Qigong and healing of illness through the application of “Qi”, I believe “Qi” could activate abnormal cells and bring it back to normal function. “Qi” strengthens body immunity system, removes circulation blockage, acts on the inner tissue and improves the function of internal organs.
 
  It is proven fact that “Qi” or the internal energy when transmitted onto a person it could expand the blood capillary, regulate the central nerve and cardiac systems thus enabling him to enter a state of tranquility and relaxation. “Qi” could also stimulate the abdominal cavity giving an effect of massaging of the relevant area. It could rapidly replenish the worn off energy.
 
  There are various groups in the teaching of different methods of Qigong in Singapore. This is good as it promotes the practice of Qigong benefiting the general public. But, it is important to acquire to correct theory, understand the content of the exercise, build up the confidence and practice regularly to achieve the best result.
 
  It is way of life now for the masses to take up the practice of Qigong as a keep fit exercise. Gradually Qigong will become a supplement to medical care. When Qigong is promoted in the right manner, it will benefit the population at large.