Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi (IIQTC)

Tai Chi Practice and Recovery in Elderly COVID-19 Patients As the world continues to navigate through this global pandemic, medical professionals are exploring ancient practices like Qigong and Tai Chi to help patients recover from COVID-19. In a study called "Tai Chi for the elderly patients with COVID-19 in recovery period," it is stated:... "The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak has caused a great impact in many countries. Older people are more susceptible to the virus than other people. As a good health exercise suitable for the elderly, Tai Chi has a positive impact on heart function, blood pressure, lung function, immunity, etc. It can enhance cardiopulmonary function, increase the elasticity of blood vessels, and improve the body's self-regulation function. For the elder patients with COVID-19, Tai Chi has outstanding merits... Practicing Tai Chi regularly may reduce the decline of cardio respiratory function in older individuals. A 6-week Tai Chi program indicated significant differences in systolic and diastolic blood pressure for hypertensive patients. One study also showed that Tai Chi exercise training could decrease blood pressure, results in favorable lipid profile changes, and improves subjects' anxiety status. Older Tai Chi practitioners indicated a higher level of microcirculatory function during exercise than did their sedentary counterparts. Exercise therapy is an active self-healing method, which benefits associated with improved overall physical and mental health, and physical functioning. It may be associated with minimal side effects as compared to drug and surgical interventions. Tai Chi is a traditional physical and mental training. The movements of Tai Chi are lively, continuous and oscillating, which accords with the psychological and physiological characteristics of the elderly. Studies have found that Tai Chi has many positive effects on the health of the elderly, and it is a very suitable exercise for the elderly. In the fight against virus infection, it is particularly important to improve the activity of autoimmunity, reduce the body's susceptibility to infectious diseases and strengthen its resistance. Tai Chi exercise can enhance the secretion of erythropoietin and leukocyte stimulating factor in the body, leading to physiological adaptation changes in the blood system, so as to enhance the blood function, especially the immune function. Therefore, Tai Chi has its outstanding advantages in the face of COVID-19." Access more studies, articles and resources by getting your free Tai Chi & Qi Gong Way membership. These include pieces authored by Dr. Roger Jahnke. Sign up here now: https://healthaction.infusionsoft.com//the-tai-chi-and-Qig REFERENCE: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33546018/

Why Share Health Enhancement Knowledge? "When we learn to heal ourselves by activating our own internal medicine, we will be able to increase our productivity, our vitality, and our well-beingthree of the richest human assetsfor free. The resulting revolution in self-reliance and personal empowerment will transform medicine, business, and even our communities. We can share with each other the health enhancement knowledge that we learn from our own experiences, the wisdom of... our grandmothers, the secrets of ancient traditions, and the breakthroughs of new research. This kind of sharing has never required special training, mysterious abilities, expensive certification, or an academic diploma. The only necessary credential to participate in this revolution is the desire to improve oneself and help others. Our families and our communities will improve automatically as we sincerely improve ourselves. Just as our elders shared remedies for healing their families in times past, we can share strategies for empowering each other in the present. The basic elements are really simple: self-respect, love for others, and the vision of a better world." Dr. Jahnke, "The Healer Within" Get certified to share the wonders of Qigong by joining the "Awakening the Healer Within: Medical Qigong Practice Leader Certificate Training." This training dives deeper into the topic of the Vitality Enhancement Method or "Bu Zheng Qigong," which has the power to cultivate your healthiest, most resilient self by awakening the Healer Within. Click here to learn more: https://www.opencenter.org/awakening-healer-within/

New Superpower Docuseries: Ignite Your Intuitive Intelligence Featuring Dr Roger Jahnke, airs for free April 6 - 15, 2021 Reclaim your power.... Decide to trust truth. A revolutionary, 10-episode docuseries featuring global experts who will help you do that. Its mission is to help every person on this planet jettison external pressure by activating their intuitive intelligence. With cutting-edge science, an uplifting variety of experts bring peace-of-mind to help unveil your own answers. Click here to learn more: https://www.superpowerfilm.com?afmc=1u Our series reveals the scientific data and historical use of intuitive abilities by some of the top consciousness experts in the world. You will also gain tips from masters to help you relieve the stress, overwhelm, and fear, to quiet your world enough to hear what your wiser self is telling you. Reclaim your innate ability, inspire to make a commitment to cultivating it, then go out and use it for good, for yourself and in this world! Help us make the world a more intuitive place. Invite your friends and family to join you! For limited time FREE viewing, sign up here: https://www.superpowerfilm.com?afmc=1u

The Physiology of Tai Chi and QiGong Human Anatomy and Physiology are commonly understood in contemporary science to be infused with functionality that is the workings of the body at every level. However, in China, physical function is just one aspect of what the ancients called Qi. In the Healer Within Medical Qi Gong program, you will hear and see references that are reflective of what Qi is and how the Qi could look or feel.... Let's explore the anatomy and physiology of Mind Body practices in Qi Gong and Tai Chi. How is functionality in the equivalent of Qi triggered? How is it enhanced? How is it sustained? Is it possible that we are energetically connected with everyone and all things as a part of the total sum of Qi energy in the whole world? Are we even connected with the whole universe? In the Qi Gong view, the answer is YES. Learn more by watching the video below

The Effects of Qigong Practice on Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) Medical studies are confirming the positive impact of Qigong on common health conditions, such as hypertension. According to a study called "Effects of Qigong on Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure Lowering: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis and Trial Sequential Analysis," Qigong can be a viable complementary treatment to manage hypertension. Here is an excerpt from this study:...Continue reading

"Is everyone out there able to control and manipulate Qi (Chi) energy?" Some beginners struggle to feel the energy when practicing Qigong and/or Tai Chi, sometimes they wonder: Is anything happening? Am I having an impact? What is this mysterious force that it seems others can master and manipulate? At first controlling Qi can seem like a difficult even impossible quest. When asked if everyone is able to control or manipulate Qi, Dr. Jahnke replied: "Yes everyone is able.... Chi = Qi as in Chinese Qigong. The same as Prana in Indian Yoga. The same as the presence of subtle universal energy as it engages in humans physiologically, emotionally and spiritually. Few actually pursue this capacity. Some possess this skill inherently. Others cultivate it. There are many layers to what you are discussing. The most useful and interesting is the capacity of all human beings to refine this skill. More interesting to some is the capacity to manipulate the Qi of others. This is invasive and disempowering. True it is fun to watch movies where good and evil characters use and abuse this skill. Much more profound is developing the capacity to manage one's own energy to heal and prevent disease and one's emotional energy, a primary kind of Qi, to neutralize exhausting habituations that express as anger and fear." Roger Jahnke, OMD Source: https://www.quora.com/Is-anyone-else-out-the//Roger-Jahnke

Does practicing Tai Chi help Golf performance? Tai Chi may help with mental calm and focus and be a good way to get a player in the zone before a game, one golf player asked: Considering golf as an 80-90 percent mental game, would practicing Tai Chi before a round help? Dr. Jahnke replied:... "Tai Chi, and Qigong, are focused on acting in accord with nature. In golf, I have been involved and it is mental-emotional for sure, the intention is to coordinate the forces of nature gravity, propulsion, momentum directionality with as little interference from the ego as possible. However, the average player is under the influence of desire, aspiration, the intent to win, the urgency that arises when mistakes are made and more. Thus, having a mindset of less urgency and expectation and more of relaxed acceptance removes the exertion the push, the pull increasing the chance that the urgency of the ego will not impact the natural forces. Tai Chi and Qigong support the player in remembering the power of centered, clear-minded, present moment focused practice using posture, breath and mind. So, YES - doing Tai Chi and mind body practice is a powerful ally for the player! However, instead of doing Tai Chi just before the golf round, to get the maximum benefit, one would do Tai Chi everyday including using Tai Chi principles during the play and while driving a car and while doing daily work. Play Tai Chi consistently to enable your capacity to play Tai Chi Golf. The more important winning is, the more important it is to not care if you win. Source: https://www.quora.com/Considering-golf-as-an//Roger-Jahnke

The Art and Science of Thriving in Interesting Times Join Dr. Jahnke, Lee Holden, George Love and more... LIVE TOMORROW! for the third day of the grand Qigong event of the year the 20th World Congress on Qigong, Tai Chi, TCM, Daoism and Natural Healing. Click here to learn more: https://worldcongressonqigong.com... We would like to share with you some simple tips on how to thrive during these uncertain and challenging times, to stay grounded and centered, so that you can go through your daily life with confidence and abundance of energy. Here are three no-nonsense tips to help you thrive: You are the way you move Your body reflects the state of your being and that one can influence the other. When you mindfully move your body and attend to its needs, you are more likely to find yourself in a much more harmonious state. If you start getting some regular, low-impact exercise via socially appropriate outdoor activities or by getting back on track with your Qigong practice, you will be glad you did! You experience your life the way you think It should go without saying that your attitude can affect your way of experiencing life. That’s why it is important to be mindful about your attitude by staying in a harmonious state of mind. If you meditate regularly or just take some time for contemplation, consider practicing thinking of things, people and experiences that you are grateful for. This will easily add value to your life and uplift your mood on a daily basis. During our upcoming congress, we will discuss the way of making decisions based on what resonates with you, rather than what you or others think you should do. If you recognize that some of these ideas might benefit you, please give it a try even before you join our virtual event in January. You are what you eat The old saying that you are what you eat is as true as ever. How would your quality of life change, if you become more mindful of the foods and beverages you consume, for example, lowering your intake of sugar and increasing your consumption of vegetables? All the decisions regarding food or anything else you ingest can also follow the principle of energy resonance, which is really the most intelligent way to make any decisions. These 3 tips on how to thrive in these interesting times can help you to make the most out of the current state of affairs and end up feeling and living better than before. You can receive at least ten times as many helpful tips and pearls of wisdom from the 30 world-class masters who are featured in the 20th World Congress on Qigong. Dr. Roger Jahnke will be presenting tomorrow, January 3rd at 11:00 a.m. Pacific, click here to claim your free ticket: https://worldcongressonqigong.com

How to Build Mental and Physical Resilience for the New Year A new year can mean new opportunities, new resolutions, and new challenges. With so many surprises and overwhelming events in 2020, we want to attract better things this coming 2021. However, it is true that we’ll need to navigate into uncharted paths this new year with after effects of the unexpected occurrences of 2020. Still, we wish nothing but to help build you up through your practice, fortifying your immune ...system and overall physical well-being in a holistic manner to help you flourish no matter what. This year many people are looking for natural solutions to boost their Immune System to fight off any harmful pathogens. With the cold and flu season coming in the natural health world we want to focus on prevention and making the body disease resistant through accessible practices. In a video from last March called Virus Defense: Don’t Panic, Take Action! - Focus on Qigong and Accessible Natural Healing Methods, Dr. Roger Jahnke shared initiatives you can act on from home that can help fight off any virus. Dr. Jahnke said: "This is a big topic because of the fact that the immune system is a reflection of the functional capacity of the human system. Just like any system and its capacity is a reflection of the overall well-being of a person. Viruses are around us all the time and sometimes, it gets to be a very big deal like on an annual basis in the winter. A common flu has a huge impact on many people and there are actually many deaths typically of older frail people or people with chronic diseases. And on occasion, there are major viruses which translate into epidemics and pandemics... This is a powerful moment for all of us to consider our own well-being and our health resiliency. " Dr. Jahnke To watch the full video, click here: https://youtu.be/pCgZURhtKHU So as 2021 rolls in, we know you want to do everything in your power to protect you and your family’s health. With good information and commitment you can boost your confidence in your mental and physical health resilience with consistent actions you may integrate into your daily life. Make health a top-priority this coming year and thrive in any circumstance by deepening your Qigong knowledge and practice as well as boosting your health. Wishing you a happy, healthy, and bright new year, Team RJ / IIQTC

Ring in the New Year with optimism and abundance of health, wealth, love, and peace! Join us for the 20th World Congress on Qigong, Tai Chi, TCM, Daoism, Natural Healing the international gathering of over 10,000 enthusiasts from all over the world coming together for this online event to celebrate the end of 2020 and to ring in the New Year! Click here to receive access to this interactive virtual event that will be held on January 1- 8, 2021 to mark the end of the challen...ging year and the beginning of the New Year of thriving: https://worldcongressonqigong.com Transform anxiety, stress, pain, and suffering into vibrant wellness and wellbeing with the help of the Qigong masters, doctors, and practitioners coming together for the World Congress on Qigong to provide you deep insights into their teachings dedicated to improving the quality of your life. Receive many helpful tips and pearls of wisdom from the 30 world-class masters who are featured in the upcoming World Congress on Qigong that will begin on New Year’s Day 2021 and continue through the whole first week of January. In addition to their presentations, there will be a few serious keynote speeches, panel discussions, a gala event with some incredible demonstrations by Shaolin monks and Qigong masters, ecstatic Qi dancing, and all kinds of entertainment that you will not want to miss. Whether you work with energy as the underpinning of health, or you’re a movement practitioner or meditator, or you simply want a holistic approach to keeping physically and mentally fit you’ll find that the centuries-old practice of Qigong can cultivate your subtle energy and generate health in all areas of your life. Click here to join: https://worldcongressonqigong.com

Qi and Miracles The capacity to produce a healing resource, an elixir within, is a kind of miracle. To some a miracle is a natural occurrence that we do not yet have the knowledge to understand. George Santayana a modern philosopher noted, ‘Miracles are fortunate accidents, the natural causes of which are too complicated to be readily understood.’ Certainly, the ability to fly would have required a miracle in previous eras of history, now air travel is a common occurrence ...that is readily understood. In the early 21st century, the miracle of selfhealing is almost as clearly understood as well. There is a second view of miracles that point to the supernatural and the divine. Miraculous outcomes credited to God's love and angelic presences are very common throughout history. In a fascinating study of miracles Carolyn Miller, PhD has looked into hundreds of unexplainable situations. In her book, Creating Miracles: Understanding the Experience of Divine Intervention, she concludes that miracles are frequently supernatural events. Miller was able to condense from numerous real cases, a formula for eligibility for a miracle. She calls it miracle mindedness. ‘Inner peace leads to miracles, the decision to shift into a loving, peaceful, accepting mental state is a necessary precondition for miracles, miracles do not produce faith, faith produces miracles.’ In the Book of Luke, in the Christian Bible, Jesus says, ‘Don't be afraid, just believe and she will be healed.’ The formula asks that we be at peace. This, in some way, creates the possibility for a miracle. In our quest to understand selfhealing and the empowering resources that we spontaneously produce within, it is not so necessary to know how miracles work. Dr. Roger Jahnke, OMD Delve deeper into the topic of self-healing and how Qigong can awaken such miracle-like capabilities in a 7-week transformational intensive course with Dr. Roger Jahnke starting Monday, January 11, 2021. He’ll share how you can access these healing Qigong practices any time and use them to neutralize and prevent emotional stressors. In the Qigong as a Natural Elixir to Activate Your Body's Capacity for Self-Healing course, Dr. Jahnke will guide you through the fundamental body-mind-spirit skills and competencies you’ll need to successfully use Qigong to transform your life to lower anxiety, increase your vitality, prevent disease, and more. Get all the details here: https://shiftnetwork.isrefer.com/go/qneRJ/a18576/

What are we? Primordial Energetics What are we? Think of it this way, we are only one part substance while we are probably, at minimum, 4 parts non-substance. This means that the senses we use to determine what we are and what we are experiencing are only detecting one of our 5 parts while the senses that we use to determine what we are experiencing are actually unable to detect 4 of our parts.... The aspects of our being include: The body detectable and objectively measurable. Consciousness mind, emotions, intellect not yet quantifiably detectable except as impressions. Local energy ions, magnetic field detectable but not easily, can be felt however, but not objectively measured. Non-local subtle energy quantum not detectable, has no dimensionality. Are quanta able to be quantified? Spirit which is not detectable, physical or measurable. In other words, only 1 of 5 aspects of our being can be detected and measured, while 4 of 5 are, for research and proof purposes, immeasurable. The implications of this are that the only way we can know ourselves is to get comfortable with the fact that radical attentiveness; inner observation and direct experience are the superior pathways to self-knowing and healing. Dr. Roger Jahnke Click the link to read more: http://drjahnke.feeltheqi.com/?p=1406