Spontaneous Qigong Movement

Among the many various forms of Qigong self-care, there is one unique ancient approach that is currently gaining popularity in China, called "spontaneous movement Qigong." Each person moves about (dynamic) or is stationary (quiescent), according to their own internal process and needs. Each person stands, sits, or lies down according to the status and need of their own Qi. The unique benefit of spontaneous movement Qigong is that each individual's practice is completely appropriate to their own condition. Spontaneous movement Qigong is a classic, ancient approach to self-care that is highly personal, although it is often done in a group. Click to learn how Chinese medicine treats Sports Hemoglobinuria.

In Guangzhou, Master Zhang is a gracious teacher of many students who meet to practice in the park near the Pearl River every day. Master Zhang's Qigong consists of a period of active Qigong followed by a period of meditation Qigong. Then participants do "spontaneous movement Qigong." When asked why she works with spontaneous Qigong, Master Zhang responds, "Every person has a different need, goal, and nature. Spontaneous Qigong has no limits, and each participant moves about or is still according to their own process at the moment. Some of my students are very ill, some are Buddhists, some are Taoists, and some are scientists. Spontaneous movement allows each of them to get the greatest benefit from within their own perspective."

In the light of all this, is the self-care tradition of China a possible resource for resolving the medical crisis in the U.S. The answer is an unqualified "Yes."