The practice of Chi Kung (Qigong) was incorporated into traditional Chinese medicine as exercises to prevent illnesses and diseases from attacking the body.  Today, there are more than three hundred styles of Chi Kung being taught. Here we teach the Tong Ling Chi Kung System as taught to us by Master Huang Qing Qiang from Gui Ling Quang Xi.  This is an easy and efficient system suitable for all levels and ages.  To have a better understanding of Chi Kung, we should first look at the words and understand what they mean.

The words ‘chi’ can be translated to energy, breath, air or gas. ‘Kung’ means the work of practice. Therefore, the simpliest understanding of ‘Chi Kung’ is to ‘Work’, or ‘cultivate’ our energy, or our breath, through continued practice. The word ‘tong’ means clearing, access, flowing and circulating. ‘Ling’ means effectiveness, swiftness and alertness.  The practice of Chi Kung can be divided into two types:

Type 1 – Movement. This type does breathing exercises through different movements

Type 2 – Meditation. This type is where you sit in a position, relax yourself and do the breathing. 

In the Tong Ling, there are 11 basic excercises and the requirements are simple and easy to learn, no risk of deviations, etc. All of which can be done in a small place.

By practicing Chi Kung, we can work on protecting our health, lowering high blood pressure, anemia, overcome stress and nervousness, migrains, inflammation of nose and throat, asthma, and much more. Not only can we prevent a lot of illness from coming our way, but we can also use Chi Kung to balance our mind, body and spirit. When we are able to balance our own energy and calm our minds, we can think clearer, breathe better, and feel stronger and more prepared. These are all essential, especially in a difficult time of exams.