The 'qi' in qigong means 'air' in Chinese, and 'gong' in qigong means 'work'. Therefore, qigong is 'breath work'. Qigong is practiced for health maintenance purposes, therapeutic purposes, as well as for spiritual purposes, as well as a component of Chinese martial arts. Here you will find information and other resources for qigong, specifically practitioners, and web sites for individual guidance.
Recommended Resources
AQA, the American Qigong Association, is a non-profit organization promoting research and education in Qigong; based in San Francisco, California.
http://www.eastwestqi.com/
Benefits of Tai Chi and Qigong
Web site describes the benefits of both Tai Chi and Qigong which improve posture, strengthen muscles, and rehabilitate injuries of all kinds.
http://susanamatthews.com/benefits_of_tai_chi_and_qigong.htm
Web site offers information about ChiLel Qigong training and certification; with educational materials such as workbooks, and tapes.
http://www.chilel.com/
The Center for Traditional Qigong and Taijiquan offers Dayan Qigong, and other forms of Qigong, including Heavenly River Monastery Qigong, as well as Chen-style Taijiquan.
http://www.dayanqigong.com/
EWQI, the East West Qigong, is a non-profit organization which provides information and instruction to achieve the physical and mental benefits of Qigong.
http://eastwestqigong.org/
International Institute of Medical Qigong
The International Institute of Medical Qigong provides information on Chinese medical Qigong therapy courses, treatments and training programs available in Canada.
http://www.medicalqigongcanada.org/
National Qigong (Chi Kung) Association
This is a nonprofit organization working to promote Qigong, in America. The association develops introductory materials for the public and provides workshops for students.
http://www.nqa.org
NQA, the National Qigong Association is a non-profit organization which promotes advancement of Qigong and its principles and practice.
http://www.nqa.org/
Qi Healing offers audio and video correspondence courses in qigong and qi healing. Web site also contains other educational materials.
http://www.qi-healing.com/
Qi Magazine is a complimentary magazine, published by Michael Tse Qigong Centre, featuring Qigong, Taijiquan, Feng Shui; with centres in the United Kingdom and Washington state.
http://www.qimagazine.com/
The Qigong Association of America is a non-profit organization created to bring all types of Qigong to the United States of America. Web site includes teacher registry and informative articles.
http://www.qi.org/
Web site describes the Qigong benefits in elderly people with depression; complete with case study results which confirm regular Qigong practice does relieve bouts of depression.
http://www.thecamreport.com/
The International Institute for the Research of Traditional Science and Culture is a non-profit organization which brings Qigong practitioners and teachers from China to the rest of the world.
http://www.qigongmaster.com/
Qigong Meditation Health Benefits
Web site provides details about practicing Qigong meditation to attain health benefits; specifically when practiced for 10 to 30 minutes each day.
http://www.learningstrategies.com/Qigong/Intro4.asp
Qigong News is an online periodical published for the public to promote awareness of the health benefits of Qigong; complete with back issues available online.
http://qigongnews.com/
The Silent Ground Retreat Centre offers universal Tao meditation, Qigong, yoga, movement and breathwork; located on Read Island, in British Columbia, Canada.
http://www.silentground.com/
The institute is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting Qigong through research. It has been a clearinghouse for related news and scientific facts to aid researchers, writers, practitioners, and members of the Western medical community. The site includes a directory of Qigong teachers and therapists.
http://www.qigonginstitute.org/
