Michael Rinaldini
Director of Qigong & Daoist Training Center, USA.
Biography
In this workshop, participants will be presented an overview of Medical Qigong, including its benefits and research findings. The main learning qigong form will be Qigong Circle Walking, which is a complete approach to qigong that has benefits for the entire Chinese medicine 12 organ/meridian and Eight Extraordinary Vessel systems. Thus, we will practice a version of circle walking which has its origins in Baguazhang, a martial arts form, but which has been adapted as a qigong exercise. Walking in a circle holding specific arm postures open, unblock and energize specific meridians and other energy pathways throughout the body. This practice produces a strong and healthy body while also calming the mind and refining the spirit. Specific health benefits will be discussed related to the eight arm postures. In addition, a complete 10-minute qigong warm-up will be practiced in preparation for the circle walking.
Abstract
Abstract : Medical Qigong and Circle Walking