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In Reply to: Qi Gong Exercise posted by jagan mohan raju on April 16, 2003 at 02:54:42:
I got the same stuff in the mail, with the video..$220 for the course..Give me a break..I got 3 different addvertisements yesterday..Lots of people selling snake oil..Beware..Steve
In Reply to: Re: Qi Gong Exercise posted by Steve on April 16, 2003 at 09:51:50:
Hey, Steve.
It is now appreciated that snake oil is very high in omega 3s.
Qi Gong Exercise is a very effective way to regain health.
It can be gotten at the public library for free but it IS easier to have an instructor.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Qi Gong Exercise (Archive in exercise.) posted by Walt Stoll on April 17, 2003 at 06:06:55:
Walt, I stand corrected..My complaint was the cost..I do Pilates and use a Chi machine ( which ain't cheap )..I will take your word about the snake oil, but will pass on trying it..Steve
In Reply to: Re: Qi Gong Exercise (Archive in exercise.) posted by Walt Stoll on April 17, 2003 at 06:06:55:
I agree with you for the most part, Walt. However, qi gong, just like the rest of the "alien cures" from China or other non-western countries, can be misused/absused by charlatans, especially here in this country where most (or all) consumers have no knowledge about these practices.
In Reply to: Re: Qi Gong Exercise (Archive in exercise.) posted by bing on April 17, 2003 at 08:15:30:
Then it is up to you to tell us. You can be the Dana Scully of C-Files, and debunk the Alien Cures.
"We Want To Believe"
In Reply to: Re: Qi Gong Exercise (Archive in exercise.) posted by bing on April 17, 2003 at 08:15:30:
bing,
any advice on how to find a good qi qong instructor if one decided to give this a try.
In Reply to: Re: Qi Gong Exercise (Archive in exercise.) posted by FW on April 17, 2003 at 21:17:07:
Or a printed source?
In Reply to: Re: Qi Gong Exercise (Archive in exercise.) posted by bing on April 17, 2003 at 08:15:30:
Ok, Westerner, FW, R., etc,
It's a bit complicated to discuss qi gong here. This form of exercise first originated among people who are already fit and relatively healthy--meaning they are able to perform all the normal body positions an average Chinese is able to perform, such as to squat, or to keep you balance while standing on your toes, or to have the flexibility to stretch your legs up to parallel the ground, etc.
But from my first-hand experiences (I taught a qi gong class a couple of months ago), most Americans are unable to put their body in those positions, because, using Walt's words, "90% of Americans are badly out of shape." So it can be very frustrating for both the instructor and the students, because most of the students keep falling on the floor. It's really funny when that happens, and everyone laughs; but still, they find it hard to do it right, especially since one can't relearn balance and flexibility overnight--so to speak.
But if you do have the above mentioned flexibility and balance, I think it's better to learn through a qualified instructor. But since there is no regulations or certifications in this area, it's difficult to tell who is (or is not) qualified. In this case, reading and learning from books on this subject would be a good idea, too. I have not researched on any qi gong books, so no "printed materal" suggestions, yet.
In Reply to: Re: Qi Gong Exercise (Archive in exercise.) posted by bing on April 18, 2003 at 11:05:58:
To bad YOU can't teach us. Now there is something I would pay a nice chuch of change for...
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