What is Qigong? A Beginner’s Guide to Energy Healing in Singapore
Qigong is gaining traction as a natural way to achieve healing and balance. Qigong (pronounced chee-gong) is deep-rooted in ancient Chinese medicine. You’ve likely heard of or even seen excellent classes and teams led by your best pal or esteemed teacher who has years of experience. It is a complete system of body posture co-ordination, breath control, and meditation intended to cultivate and balance your life force energy, “Qi”.
What Exactly is Qigong?
Qigong is an ancient practice that dates back thousands of years, which can be described as a mind-body-spirit/breath practice that translates to “energy work or skill”. It combines slow, flowing movements, deep rhythmic breathing, and a calm state of the mind. It’s frequently called “dynamic meditation” and is intended to give the benefits of physical health, mental clarity, and emotional well-being.
Qigong has three primary branches:
- Medical Qigong for healing and health restoration
- Martial Qigong for enhancing strength and stamina
- Spiritual Qigong for inner peace and enlightenment
In Singapore, people frequently practise Qigong at parks, community centres, and fitness clubs. Group classes and private tuition are also available.
How Does Qigong Heal?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), sickness arises when one’s Qi becomes off-balance or obstructed. Qigong helps to:
- Unblock stagnant energy
- Boost immune function
- Reduce stress and anxiety
- Promote better sleep
- Promote the vitality and longevity
The slow, smooth, circular, and flowing movements, in harmony with deep rhythmic breathing, reach the innermost part of the body through the meridians, opening the body’s acupuncture points and thereby the body organs as well, aiding in circulation, and accelerating detoxification and the natural healing process.
Qigong vs. Tai Chi: What’s the Difference?
Gentle movement and breathwork are elements of both Qigong and Tai Chi, but they vary in their focus. Tai Chi can be considered a martial art, featuring a series of movements. In contrast, Qigong takes on a more meditative approach and has simpler and repetitive movements, which are more accessible for beginners.
Can Beginners Do Qigong?
Absolutely. One of Qigong’s virtues is that it’s available to everyone, regardless of age or fitness level. You don’t need any gear and can start with ten to fifteen minutes a day. When you’re a novice, you may wish to attend a Qigong beginner class in Singapore, during which you will be guided through the process of learning how to move energetically, take breaths, and establish correct posture.
Where to Learn Qigong in Singapore
There are quite a number of choices on where to learn Qigong in Singapore :
- Community Centres: Plenty of low-cost classes are available at many of the ActiveSG programmes.
- Parks: You can find a lot of early morning sessions in public parks.
- Wellness Studios: These holistic spas provide one-on-one training or therapeutic Qigong sessions.
- TCM Clinics: Few licensed TCM doctors incorporate Qigong in their therapies.
- Qigong Classes: You can also join Qigong classes from Nam Wah Pai, where you will get guidance from a professional instructor.
Re-connect to Your Energy with Qigong Classes
Whether you wish to manage your stress, recover from aches and pains, or simply relax and connect with your deep sense of inner stillness, Qigong provides the answer. Fast-paced living in Singapore can zap you of energy, but if you take some time to slow down, breathe and move mindfully, it makes all the difference for your health.
Ready to give Qigong a try? Find a certified instructor, sign up for a beginner-level session, and test out the rewards of energy healing, one breath at a time.
Nam Wah Pai Qigong: A Signature Healing Practice
Go for Nam Wah Pai’s Signature Qigong Class! If you are a serious student of energy healing and you’re ready for more than simply some breathing exercises, this powerful Signature Qigong Class provides a potent and transformational experience that is intended to heal chronic conditions and rebuild vitality. Our method lies in TCM philosophy and uses Qigong not only as a workout routine but also as a means to:
- Stimulate energy flow
- Detoxify internal organs
- Strengthen the immune system
- Prevent and fight chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol.
Though a weak organ or two are left unmentioned by name, this class is especially therapeutic for lifestyle-induced diseases like pancreas-diabetes or weak circulation-heart disease.
What Is So Special About Nam Wah Pai Qigong?
Nam Wah Pai transcends standard Qigong with 12 systematic classes in advanced internal power:
- Great Heavenly Circulation and Microcosmic Orbit: Open energy channels in the 12 meridians and 8 extraordinary vessels for deep healing responses.
- Ming Men Qi Filling: Strengthen the functioning of vital organs to better maintain organ health.
- Whole Body Hitting: Tap the whole body to promote cell renewal and prevent cancer metastasis.
- Heaven-Earth Connection: Equilibrium of Yin-Yang in Qi is attained by BaiHui and YongQuan points.
- Ancient Stationary Stances: Absorb universal energy, emit internal energy, and cultivate inner strength using time-honoured techniques.
- Facial Acupoint Health Training: Activating the energy of the facial part can lower blood pressure and prevent a stroke.
- Joint & Ligament Loosening Movement: The objective is for increased flexibility and the prevention of arthritis and stress-related diseases.
In sharp contrast to health-based training methods, the systems of Nam Wah Pai can be practised by seniors and people who are not ambulatory. It’s meant to work from the inside out, addressing, in particular, organ health, energy balance, and internal strength.
Heal from Within With Nam Wah Pai
Qigong isn’t an ancient art but a timeless answer to modern health problems. And with guided, structured classes such as those we provide in Nam Wah Pai, you can set your own healing path right here in Singapore. You don’t have to be strong or flexible to begin, just willing to contemplate that true healing starts from the inside.
Want help taking that first step?
Contact Nam Wah Pai for more information about our distinctive Qigong class and reaping the benefits of life-rejuvenating Qi energy starting today!