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Increase the Body’s Energy Supply

Everyone, these days, seems to lack enough energy. Some people get increased energy from certain foods or movements or when listening to music or doing deep breathing. Asian cultures call energy “chi” which describes the life force. What characterizes “life”? Answer: Movement. Many sources of energy exist all around us and we need many forms of it to live. For example: Air brings energy. Food can be ingested and co… Continue reading

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Energy Flow

These universal concepts embrace the idea of organization, or order versus disorder. Energy: The Chinese system of Feng Shui says you can harmonize and enhance energy flow by properly arranging your living and working areas and removing clutter. Business: Business management systems promote organized filing and well-ordered organizational charts to promote smooth flow within the company. Physical Fitness: Exercise programs often focus on develop… Continue reading

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Treating System Disorders with Qigong

Many people are familiar with acupuncture, Tai Chi, herbs and meditation techniques from the East to enhance health. On a trip to Hong Kong I learned how to use ancient methods of Chinese medicine for difficult-to-treat disorders. Some methods used special massage techniques or exercises. Sound was also used to vibrate the body and stimulate the flow of energy in specific areas. These specialized techniques take into account the dynamic flow of … Continue reading

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Strength Training: No Gain with Pain

… potential for 3-5 repetitions.  Weight lifters do this type of strength training.  If you asked them to keep lifting the weights, however, they would not be able to do it. The reason is there is a readily available supply of energy in the muscle itself and when it is depleted, there is no more fuel to continue the activity.   Maximum strength training also requires precise coordination in the messages between the brain and the body, to get all t… Continue reading

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Healing with Magnetic Field Energy

For many centuries, magnets have been used for healing. Even Cleopatra reputedly wore magnets for health. Reputable physical therapists endorse using magnets as an effective treatment tool. Research studies document physical effects of magnetic field energy including: muscle relaxation increased energy level improved sleep increased local circulation rapid swelling reduction increased strength/endurance enhanced healing/remodeling of bone a… Continue reading

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Try a Free QiGong "Chinese Energy" Exercise Class

Pictured above: Sheila Yonemoto with an early morning Qigong class. Are you tired? Stressed out? Want to rid yourself of aches and pains? Come to my QiGong “Chinese Energy” Exercise Classes and learn gentle, no impact movement techniques. Try the first class of Level I for FREE. Call and reserve a seat for your free class on September 13, 2010 from 7:00pm-8:30pm. Space is limited. If you like the first class, sign up for the re… Continue reading

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Qigong – Chinese Energy Classes

To enhance your body’s overall health and wellbeing, I will be offering a 7 week series of Chinese energy classes (qigong) starting Saturday March 6th at 11 am. Qigong, a 5,000-year-old method of exercising for health and longevity from China, was held as a closely guarded secret in families and monasteries. This utilizes gentle movement and is thought to balance qi or energy within the body for maximum health and happiness. Classes run fo… Continue reading

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Qigong: Exercise for the Organs

…t, beauty enhancement, artistic ability, spiritual growth, intelligence, physical power and many other abilities. Most focus on improving health, happiness and harmonious living. Like acupuncture, qigong helps to improve how energy flows in the body through specific channels called meridians. These channels are specific to organ systems and help with the function of the organs as well as helping coordinate function with other organs in the body… Continue reading

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Ripples in the Hands

…of the tablecloth to sense the various objects. Try to estimate the distance away from the corner, the weight and size of the objects and how many you perceive. In qigong classes, students learn to be in tune with the flow of energy in the hands, feet and body. With practice, they can detect the energy channels acupuncturists use to move energy within the body and can move this vital energy in the channels without needles. Most people can be taug… Continue reading

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Exercise to Improve Your Happiness and Wellbeing

…e help people transition from theory to practice. Sometimes it takes a little guidance from others to get on the path to healthy living. Life is movement. The body is designed to create movement using a network of systems. Energy is necessary to cause movement. Movement will also create more movement. Notice how your limbs feel while sitting still versus when you are exercising. Take a little inventory of your health habits to see if you ar… Continue reading

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