What is qigong meditation? Unknown to many, qigong is actually one of the oldest forms of Eastern exercises. It has been around for more than 3,000 years. It comes from the word qi (pronounced as chi), which means breathing or vapor and “gong”, which means results. Together, qigong is all about cultivating and guiding life energies to different parts of the body. It is also building a harmonious relationship among the mind, spirit, and body.
Benefits of Qigong Meditation
There is a long list of advantages you can enjoy when you practice this type of meditation. One of these is the reduction of stress. Stress can be very detrimental to one’s health. It has the ability to increase the level of cortisol in the blood, which in turns boosts your blood pressure and sugar. Stress can also cause sleepless nights, food binging, slow metabolism, and very poor immunity.
With proper meditation techniques, you can calm the nerves and allow stress to dissipate or be greatly reduced.
It also encourages the cleansing of the lymphatic system through proper blood circulation. The lymph system can hold plenty of toxins that you should learn to get rid of.
Qigong can also have a very profound effect on your mind and brain activity. One has to remember that the body is made up of thousands of nerve endings interconnected with the brain. Whatever you think, the brain sends the corresponding signals to the rest of your body. That is why if you keep on thinking you have a toothache, there is a good chance you are definitely going to feel the pain.
It can also help you release all the pent-up negative emotions in the mind. You could be harboring anger, frustration, and even hate, which can create a very stressful situation for you. Through qigong, you can open yourself up to these negative emotions, allowing them to get out of your system. Meditation also has a way of bringing your awareness to the present. Hence, you slowly become less of a slave of your past.
Since qigong is all about the spirit too, this type of meditation can also improve your spiritual awareness. You will develop a greater sense of purpose in your life, as well as a vivid idea of how your life is going to be. You will be more in tune with your life force.
You can perform this meditation at least 30 minutes every day.
About the author: Tom Fazio is the owner and operator of Personal Trainer Hong Kong, a fitness and martial arts personal training business. He takes a holistic approach to fitness and martial arts, which includes instructing students how to perform qigong meditation for health and power.