by carolRN » Thu Jun 07, 2012 12:42 pm
I believe that QiGong is more effective than acupunture, based on opionons of researchers. Qigong forms vary, very much. Many are "watered down" versions that are just not effective or not taught properly. Two effective systems, Soaring Crane QiGong and Qinway QiGong, are the difference between "apples and oranges" Soaring Crane QiGong (which cured my breast tumor 30 years ago) teaches no particular breathing or meditation and is an hour long format of slow moving excercises. Qinway Qigong (which resolved my dementia, fatigue, anxiety, depression, much of my back pain ) also teaches no particular breathing, one does not have to quiet the mind for it and is a 2 hour routine involving 60% guided imagery, 40 % VERY simple slow moving excercises , in addition to communicating with trees, ocean and mountains and in addition to paricitpating in BIGU while receiving QI energy twice daily from the teacher. What both have in common, is that once the energy channels are open, then the advanced form teaches a free flow standing form, in which you direct the QI to go where ever it sees fit, thus causing you to move spontaneously. This is considered to be a most powerful excersice as you are not depending upon the diagnosis and application of a acupunturist to decide what meridians need to be addressed, or a generic QiGong excersice. The QI 's widom knows where to flow . Also, in my limited knowledge, but what I learned from Master Qin, is that it is important to keep the QI flowing all day long. I don't think an acupunturist does this, at least not the ones I have gone to. One other point to consider, is that QI, in general is made up of both good and bad QI. Soaring Crane has one excersice there you do nothing but release bad QI, then you gather and circulate it. Qinway system, emphasises releasing bad QI, and has many formats to release bad QI, at the same time while infusing good QI for a total cleansing and reguvenation of mind,emotions,physical and spiritual. I hope that this is helpful.