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Research

Qigong: Theory, Principles, and Application in Integrative Healthcare Settings

V. Principles of Qigong ② Posture,

Movement, and Mindful Visualization

By Hey Soon Jeong PD., L.Ac., Jun Yoon, Jeff Millison M.Ac., L.Ac., Academic Dean of VUIM

of the internal organs and Qi in the channels. For as Hua Tuo's Five Animal
circulation of Qi, blood, and example, the rhy thmic Frolics, Taoist Elixir System,
fluids in the digestive tract. contraction and relaxation and Taijiquan all emphasize
For example, a flexed rotated of the muscles compresses repetitive slow movements.
posture of the spine can the capillary and lymphatic
reduce air intake volume in vessels. As a result, they 4. Mindful Visualization
the Lungs and limit breathing increase the exchanges of The principle of mindful
capacity, ultimately impacting nutrients, oxygen for waste v isua l i zation involve s
the channels and even the products from cellula r concentration, which refers
extremities! metabolism. to a level of mental attention
The correct posture with R e p et i t i ve , r h y t h m i c involved in performing
△ Along with posture, repetitive movement affects the an erect spine helps to movement of relatively low a n a c t i v i t y. I n T C M ,
circulatory and nervous system. imageⓒAdobeStock_Robert
Kneschke. streng then the fascia l intensity and frequency concentration/awareness
structure of the body. This facilitate the free flow of Qi of the mind is linked with
2. Posture the back of the body. This is one of the mechanisms through the channels and the concept of Shen. Shen is
Posture refers to the physical is why in TCM, channels that balance the entire collaterals. This movement one of the three treasures -
position of the body. Posture around the spine are used body's Qi flow and improve leads to the balance of Qi Shen, Qi and Jingwhich are
helps to change consciousness both diagnostically and ch ron ici nter n a l orga n through relaxing the muscle essential for life.
and Qi flow through the body, therapeutically. For example, d i s or de r s a s w el l a s tension. Particularly in In Qigong, practitioners
as well as to improve the the Du channel flows along musculoskeletal and nervous TCM, stagnant liver Qi and concentrate mindfully on an
physiological process. the spine. On the other hand, systems by relieving Qi deficient kidney Yang Qi imaginary visual. The use of
Specifically, the position of the Urinary Bladder channel and blood stagnation and can get benefits from this imagination, or creative
the spine is very important forms two branches that run improving biomechanical movement. Additionally, visualization, can allow
for posture. This is because parallel with the spine. The functioning. t he se movement s a lso for endurance of intense
the spine provides the skeletal Back-Shu(Transporting) improve the function of the physical experiences.
framework, innervates the points are located on the 3. Movement autonomic nervous system For example, firewalking
organs, relays sensory and branch closest to the spine, A l o n g w i t h p o s t u r e , by lowering sympathetic and resistance to cold and
motor information to the and they send energy directly repetitive movement affects n e r v o u s s ys t e m a n d other normally harmful
brain. It also provides the to the major internal organs. the circulatory and nervous activating parasympathetic stimuli can be
energetic link for Qi's flow Therefore, the position of the system nervous system activity. This possible temporarily through
into the internal organs from spine affects the functioning through the free flow of is why many exercises such powerful imaginative states.

Majority Korean Stakeholders saying “Qualification

standard for taking CALE and NCCAOM are not equivalent

Assemblywoman Quirk-Silva,

“we will continue to have stakeholder meetings and reach a resolution
By Namwook Cho, L.Ac.

The majority opposed AB certification first in order to nation for greater employment the benefits from amending According to the Bill,
918 because of different renew their biannual California opportunities.” current CAB’s Rules and the benefits of national
qualifying standards for acupuncturist license. Assemblywoman continued, Regulation regarding CALE certification include allowing
taking California Acupuncture The Acupuncture Times “With AB 918, it was not my saying, “AB 918 allows future acupuncturists throughout
Licensing Examination (CALE) had an email interview with intent to change any of the California license applicants to the country to qualify for
and National Certification Assemblywoman Quirk- California educational and sit for the updated NCCAOM providing board-certified
Commission for Acupuncture Silva regarding the Korean training requirements students exam, instead of the CALE. This services in Medicare and
and Oriental Medicine community’s concerns. must meet to sit for the bill would allow a prospective Veterans Administration
(NCCAOM). Others are Assemblywoman Quirk-Silva licensure exam, but instead acupuncturist to take the programs. Additionally,
concerned about surging explained, “The bill will allow provide more options for national examination to qualify many hospitals, insurance
license renewal fees. Currently, a prospective acupuncturist to students that are considering for national certification and companies, and employers
acupuncturists who have take the national examination to this practice. Now that this California state licensure, already require NCCAOM as
acupuncture licenses issued qualify for national certification is a two-year bill, it is my enabling acupuncturists to take a condition for employment.
by California Acupuncture and California state licensure hope that we will continue one exam, save resources, and Currently, the bill is under
Board (CAB) only pay the CAB enabling acupuncturists to take to have stakeholder meetings secure enhanced portability California State Assembly
renewal fee. After NCCAOM one exam, save resources, and and reach a resolution on the of their licensure across the Committee on Business and
replacing CALE, acupuncturists secure enhanced portability differing points of view.” nation for greater employment Professions and will be active
have to renew their NCCAOM of their licensure across the The Assemblywoman stressed opportunities.” until 2022.