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Chi gung is perhaps described as
breath or energy management techniques. Based on Chinese medical
and Taoist philosophy. Some systems have borrowed from/given to
Chinese martial arts. T`ai Chi for example is one long chi gung
exercise.
All the systems share similar
characteristics. There will be a standing/moving posture to
hold. A breathing pattern to establish. Elements of self
massage, either by gently striking/ touching the body or by the
alignment of the limbs. Visualisations of the path taken by the
breath.
Systems taught include The Swan - a
short moving sequence, Liang Gong - a sort of Chinese Yoga, Yang
family T`ai Chi Chi Gung - a set of postures with vocalisation (not to be
confused with the modern Shi Ba Shi). Also Wu Dang Secret Fist Qiqong, a
more martial routine.
Footage of mass displays of the Lian Gong
Chigung, plus the originator's son demonstrates the postures and there
is footage of the originator with whom my teacher trained:
