Zhineng Qigong
What is Qigong?
Qigong is a generic name combining "Qi", (pronounced chee) the vital energy that sustains all living things, and "Gong", an exercise or challenge that requires study or daily effort. Qigong is based upon the Chinese philosophy that a powerful energy system (qi) exists within the body and flows through known energy pathways referred to as meridians. Vital life energy is conveyed to every cell, muscle, organ and bodily system via these meridians. If the qi patterns are disrupted by emotional distress, environmental exposures, physical stresses, or any number of factors, a person becomes susceptible to disease. Health is restored when this disruption of energy or qi is rebalanced.
Debra practicing Qigong
What is Zhineng Qigong?
Grandmaster Pang He Ming, M.D., is one of the pioneer grandmasters who opened the Qigong secrets to the general public. Dr. Pang, trained in both Eastern and Western medicine studied the various forms of Qigong throughout China before creating what he found to be the most easily learned and beneficial system of Qigong. Dr. Pang, founder of the Huaxia Zhineng Qigong Center, explored the human-body science - the new frontier of medicine. Over the years, the Center “treated” with daily Qigong practice more than 100,00 patients/students with 180 different diseases - at an overall success rate of 95 percent.
Zhineng Qigong consists of visualizations combined with a series of gentle movements which can be easily learned by anyone who chooses to improve and sustain their health and well-being. Zhineng Qigong has been shown to reduce stress, relieve chronic pain, strengthen the body, stimulate the immune system, increase blood circulation and cardiovascular fitness, improve mental clarity and relieve insomnia. In practicing Zhineng Qigong we constantly exchange nature’s qi with our own qi via our pores and pressure points along our energetic system. Through our practice we amplify this natural exchange by directing our thoughts outward to encompass nature’s healing qi from the universe, then inward, back inside the cells deep within our bodies. This results in a gradual opening of the heart and mind creating inner joy while gently balancing the entire body, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Grandmaster Pang He Ming, MD
Why practice Zhineng Qigong?
By opening our heart and mind, we are dissolving the blockages so natural qi can flow vigorously throughout the body bringing life energy to every cell. Without blockages, we become balanced, healthy, joyous, and full of energy and vitality, not just free from illness or disease! Most people who learn Zhineng Qigong continue to practice it, for one simple reason, it works.
Zhineng Qigong Instruction
(For a schedule of Qigong Workshops click on the link at upper right)
Zhineng Qigong is a complete program of instruction with workshops offering DVD’S, and audio materials to facilitate learning and using the program. Zhineng Qigong can be adapted to all levels of physical abilities.
Why learn Zhineng Qigong from Debra?
Debra Weisenburger Lipetz has been a certified teacher of Zhineng Qigong since 1996, having trained at and in accordance with the teachings of the Huaxia Zhineng Qigong Hospital and Training Center in Qinhuangdao, China. Debra has trained with prominent Masters of Qigong ,including Master Luke Chan, Master Frank Chan and Master Mingtong Gu and is extremely grateful for their wisdom and influence in her career and life.
Debra Weisenburger Lipetz has been a student of Zhineng Qigong with Master Liu Yuantong since September of 2008. Debra advanced her training and progress with Master Liu Yuantong of the T’ai Ji Healing Center in Meishan, China, Master Feng Guangde, and Teacher Xue, in and intensive month-long Teacher’s Certification program in July, 2009. Debra is honored to be eligible to offer Teacher Certification training in Zhineng Qigong.
Debra receiving teacher training certificate July 2009
Teacher Xue, Debra, Master Liu (Left to Right)
Debra May 1996 with Master Luke Chan and Grandmaster Dr. Pang Ming (right)
Two-Day Zhineng Qigong Workshops:
Lift Qi Up, Pour Qi Down Method & Three Centers Merge Standing Method
(Level I)
Students will learn an easy flowing series of movements combined with visualizations to gently open the heart and mind to induce well-being and nurture good health. Participants will learn the movements of Lift Qi Up, Pour Qi Down Method, including theories and postures: how to regulate the body, regulate the breathing, adjust the mind and La Qi. Class participants will receive the CD of the form needed for home practice. The book, “Basic Theories and Methods of Zhineng Qigong, opening the power of the mind for health, healing, wisdom and balance”, by Master Liu Yuantong, will be available for purchase. Students will also learn the postures and theories of Three Centers Merge Standing and receive a CD of the form necessary for continuing practice. (For a schedule of workshops click on the Qigong Workshops link at the upper right).
Two and One/Half Day Zhineng Qigong Workshops:
Body and Mind Method
(Level II)
This workshop is not intended for individuals whose physical energy is compromised by a serious health condition. In this case, Level I (Lift Qi Up, Pour Qi Down Method) is recommended to build life energy and increase well-being.
Body Mind Method is a series of postures and exercises in which the mind and physical body work together, united. It works at the Internal stage of Hunyuan Qi, penetrating deeply into the layers of the body (skin, muscles, tendons, meridians, skeleton). While easy to learn, it is more physically challenging than Level I practice. Body Mind Method strengthens and beautifies the entire body stretching tendons and joints inducing Qi flow throughout the body. If you are looking for a physical exercise routine that is gentle on the body, will strengthen and improve your health, and can deepen your Qigong practice, this is the workshop for you. Students receive the Body Mind Method CD (50 Minutes), all tools necessary for continuing your practice.
