When I still lived in Sweden I learned Medical Qi Gong from the Chinese Medical Qi Gong teacher Pu Guang. We met for a whole weekend and learned different movements that would affect how the Qi moves within the body. Medical Qi Gong is 5000 years old and originated in China. It aims at preventing disease and regain health after an illness.
The method I learned is called "Five Ways for a Long Life" (translated from the Swedish name). By practicing this method the life force will be strengthened and balanced within the body. Also the immune system and the body's own healing ability are strengtened. Many different problems can be addressed by practicing Qi Gong: allergies, high blood pressure, headaches, stress, back problems, etc.
Qi Gong is a holistic treatment for body and soul and is also a fascinating way to develop on a personal and spiritual level. In China many people practice Qi Gong every day, even outside on the streets.
It is easy to practice as it does not take much space to do these movements. Also, it helps people to slow down as the movements are done very slowly.
I had some problem with movement in my shoulders when I first learned Qi Gong, but after practicing this method several times a week that problem totally disappeared and has not come back.
The image is from the Swedish school where Pu Guang is a teacher - "Nordiska Qi Gong Skolan"
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