What is Qi-Gong?
(Pronounced chee-gung)

The first time I tried Qi-Gong, I felt extremely silly. We started by rubbing our index finger vigorously across our upper lip and then proceeded to do other, what seemed like at the time, questionable, silly maneuvers, including making funny noises! It is definitely laughter inducing the first time you try it, in fact, one of the exercises is mimicking laughter type noises! (Think “HO, HO, HO, HO, HO and HA HA HA.”)

After the session was done, I felt great! I was full of energy and my body went from feeling sluggish and tired to energized and alert. Since then, Qi-Gong has been a quick and simple way for me to “wake up” so that I can better enjoy and appreciate my life.

So, what exactly is Qi-Gong, and where did it come from?

Qi-gong is an ancient Chinese Health Care System that includes physical postures, movement, breathing techniques and focused intention. It‘s very similar to yoga in these respects, but it’s completely different! Yoga and Qi-Gong are like branches on a very old Eastern mind/body tree.

The word Qi-Gong is made up of two Chinese words. Qi is translated to mean “the life force” or “vital energy that flows through all things in the universe.” The second word, Gong, means “accomplishment or “skill that is cultivated though steady practice. Together, Qi-Gong means cultivating energy. And cultivate energy, it does!

The gentle, basic movements of Qi-Gong can be easily adapted for those with physical challenges from knee or back injury to the stress of extra weight). It can also be practiced by all age groups.

– Cathy Johnson

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There are several times to try out
Qi-Gong classes at The Zen Room:

Monday at 11 a.m.
Qi-Gong with Dave and Teresa

Wednesday at 11 a.m.
Qi-Gong with Dave and Teresa

Saturday at 8 a.m.
Qi-Gong with Muhammed
(This class meets outside at the Riverfront Park during nice weather).