Article: Thoughts on the relevance of qigong to the understanding and practice of Chinese medicine.

Abstract

Despite its fundamental role in the genesis of Chinese medicine, qigong is surprisingly little understood by Chinese medicine practitioners and students. The practice of qigong, which ultimately connects us to the Dao--the natural and all-pervading way of things--can form a vital middle way between the excessively intellectual and analytical, and the superficial 'new age', approaches to Chinese medicine education and practice. It is through experiential qigong practice that practitioners can learn to become true healers, and patients can learn to heal themselves.

Keywords: Qigong, daoyin, yang sheng shu, healing.

 
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