“The ten thousand things contain both Yin and Yang.
By uniting through the virtue of Chi, they achieve harmony” (1)
A traditional Chinese science of more than 3000 years which aims,
depending on the style practiced but in general,
knowledge and mastery of vital energy, control of breathing,
overall well-being, relaxation,
healing of oneself and others as well as martial applications,
Qi Gong or Chi Kung (2) promotes and edifies consciousness,
develops 'Being in the present moment'
while preserving the vital essence Jing ,
strengthening and balancing the flow of Qi ,
illuminating and enlightening the spirit Shen .
Qi Gong thus integrates spiritual, philosophical and
traditional Chinese medicine elements.
“Man exists in Chi and Chi resides within man” (3)
Qi Gong literally means 'Exercise (Gong) relating to Qi ', 'Work on Qi '
or 'Mastery of Vital Energy', which we acquire through a combination
of many different breathing exercises,
slow movements, concentration and/or meditation.
Routines are usually peaceful and gentle,
but their effects can be very powerful!
Chinese ideograms convey several ideas and concepts at the same time. Qi literally means and combines
the notions of Air, Power, Movement, Energy, and Life. Qi designates internal energy, produced by life, therefore intrinsic to all living beings. We vibrate with Qi and are surrounded by it. All ancient civilizations,
all spiritualities refer to this force: the Japanese speak of Ki , the Tibetans of Rlung , the ancient Egyptians spoke of the Ka or Sekhem , their neighbors the Greeks the Pneuma , the Romans the Anima , the Hebrews the Rouah , the West Africans Ashe , the Iroquois nations Orenda , while the Hawaiians name it Ha or Mana . The Sanskrit term Prāna means, in its most limited sense, the breath, life, or vitality of an organism. It is therefore the energy that underlies all activities, both physical and mental.
Qi / Prāna is found in the air we breathe, in the earth, in the water we drink, the food we eat
and in the light of the sun. It is the energy which binds the elements constituting the atoms which,
in turn, form a molecule… This energy is the raw material which constitutes the telephone
or the computer on which you are reading these words.
Depending on the context, Qi can therefore refer
to the original, eternal, ultimate energy.
Qi / Prāna then refers to an omnipresent energy,
one of the raw materials of all creation,
the form taken by the energy penetrating
the entire Universe, Life itself.
Qi is therefore just as much the universal cosmic force omnipresent in all things and all actions,
as the energy of life, from a microbe to a human.
And it is entirely possible, and within everyone's reach,
to increase and strengthen this 'subtle vital force',
notably through Qi Gong and yogic techniques.
(1) Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching
(2) The spelling Qi is that of pinyin, the system of romanization of Mandarin, officially adopted by China in 1979. Chi or Ch'i actually translates the pronunciation of Qi : 'Tchi'.
(3) Taoist writing dating from the year 300 (Roland Habersetzer, 1991, Chi-Kung. The mastery of internal energy , Paris, Éditions Amphora, p.32).
at Home
In order to establish the practice within your living environment, I am happy to travel for private sessions,
individually, as a couple, with family or with your friends!
at Work
In order to relax while recharging your mental and physical batteries, enhance a team retreat day or for a sector activity, do not hesitate to contact me to discuss your project, your needs and
possible formulas.
in the Studio
Obviously… !
in the Park or Outside
In agreement with Gaia, Mother Nature 😉