Meaning of chi kung | Babel Free

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Noun. [B2]

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“So broad is the definition of Chi kung that spontaneous dancing, walking and other physical activities are all forms of it, but to practise a series of specific Chi kung exercises means consciously choosing to cultivate your personal energy. This book is primarily concerned with the conscious use of Chi kung to control the flow of chi into and out of, as well as within, the body.”

“The New Life Hiking Spa in Killington, Vt., offers an 11-night program at $229 a night for a single room, including meals, three spa treatments, exercise classes and a chi kung “energy training” class.”

“My course involved meditation, exercise (yoga and chi kung), diet (I was given a tailored menu), herbal remedies, massage, acupuncture and no alcohol.”

“Using his extensive knowledge of martial arts, as practiced at the Southern Shaolin Temple in southern China, including Zen meditation, Tai chi chuan (taiji) and chi kung (qi gong), Sifu Colarusso has helped hundreds of people around the world understand the nature, process, and benefits of harnessing energy to help calm the mind and overcome daily challenges.”

“Born out of a Taoist culture, I think Chi Kung must have originally come about by a spontaneous breath and movement, by someone on a spiritual path seeking the Tao, or feeling their way towards greater well-being.”

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