PRESENTATION
The Importance of the Spinal Cord
As we know that the spinal cord is an important part of our body. With many important nerves running through the spine, it acts as a two conduction system between the brain and the peripheral nervous system. It also serves as a control for simple reflex actions
Any damage to spinal cord can be very destructive and disastrous to our body. It is therefore important to take good care of our spine by strengthening it and keeping it safe from injury.
What is Spinal Qigong?
Spinal Qigong is a set of exercises that concentrates on the constructive movement of the spinal vertebrae.
The basic steps in this exercise consists of four movements:
1. Front / Back movement
2. Left/Right movement
3. Turning Movement
4. Combination of the above 3 movements
How does the Spinal Qigong work?
In this method of Qigong, we vibrate the spine slowly in various manners to achieve a thorough exercise of the whole spine. At the same time, we are effectively stimulating the nerve fibres along it, helping them to function better. In the process, we are also activating all our internal organs because of the intimate relation to the spine.
We can thus see that the Spinal Qigong functions more than strengthening the spinal cord. Paralyzed patients (below waist level) can also practice the Spinal Qigong in a sitting position to enhance a better flow of his Qi ( energy )
How can Spinal Qigong Helps you?
Nowadays back pain is a big problem among the young and old population.
Back pain
may be responsible for: discomfort, sickness absence, loss of concentration and bad performance at school, work place and home.
Can the Spinal Qigong relieve my back problem?
First of all, you have to understand the causes of your back problem. Back problems can be caused by mental and/or physical reasons. Some of the physical causes includes injury, slip-disc and bad postures. Whereas mental causes are normally stress due to personality imbalance, work pressure and family problems etc.
You also need to understand that your back problems do not occur overnight, unless due to accident. It is the result of long term processes that cause unhealthy effect on your back. thus, it requires time to revert or relieve these negative effects.
As this method of Spinal Qigong requires you to move your spinal cord, the result is thus direct and more immediate. This method also emphasis a great deal on physical and mental relaxation, thus achieving very good result with the combination of movement and relaxation.
Moreover, the movement is barely 15 degrees so there should be no negative effect or stress on the spine if practiced according to instruction.
While practicing the Qigong, you should try to eliminate the cause(s) of your back problems to achieve a faster and better result.
About the Trainer
Mr. Ong Eng Teck, a Singaporean, has 8 years of experience in practicing & teaching Qigong. Mr. Ong is a qualified Qigong instructor who has received certification from the China Qigong Science research society, Beijing in 1991. He is also the author of "Practical Guide To Ch'an Mi Qigong" which was published in 1993.
Through his experience in practicing and coaching, he strongly believed that the Spinal Qigong is particularly helpful to those having back problems. Through movement and vibration of the whole spinal cord in various manners, it is able to produce fast result if practiced correctly and regularly for 20 - 30 minutes a day.
We conduct the following courses for individual and organizations :
Basic Level
1. Spinal Qigong (Qigong for your Aching Back)
2. Conflict Resolution Meditation (Mind rejuvenation and training)
3. Insight Qigong (Ability to understand and let go of your problems)
4. Universe Qigong (Yin Yang Balance for your body & mind)
Intermediate Level
1. Self Empowerment Qigong
2. Earth Empowerment
3. Cosmic Empowerment
4. Energy Empowerment
Special Enhancement Qigong
1. Qigong for the Eyes
2. Qigong for reducing High Blood Pressure
Others
Weekend workshop & retreat
'Practical Guide To Ch'an Mi Qigong'
Disclaimer
This Spinal Qigong is not intended to replace treatment by a doctor of the underlying cause of back pain. As with any exercise or device, you should check with your doctor before you begin.
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