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Psychologist Dr. Michael Mayer discussing the use of Qigong in his practice.

The Mind-Body Health Pyramid: Why aren't exercise and proper nutrition sufficient to maintain your health? What is Qigong and why should everyone practice it? To find out more about Qigong and mind-body practices; Qigong blogs, newsletters, networking, videos, and podcasts; spontaneous Qigong; and MUCH MORE see Qigong for Health.

Read how everyone can benefit from Tai Chi and watch some demonstrations. Shown here: group practice during Qigong teacher training at Esalen.

Listen to Qigong and Tai Chi Teacher Henderson Smith discuss and demonstrate the profound benefits of Qigong with comments by students. Find a Qigong teacher near you.

The Harvard Health Review calls Tai Chi "medication in motion" and describes how tai chi when combined with standard treatment is helpful for a range of conditions including arthritis, low bone density, breast cancer, heart disease, heart failure, hypertension, Parkinson's disease, sleep problems, and stroke.

Harvard Medical School, Harvard Health Publications, May, 2009

'Alternative' Medicine Is Mainstream -The evidence is mounting that diet and lifestyle (including practices such as Qigong, Tai Chi, and Yoga) are the best cures for our worst afflictions.

Wall Street Journal, January 9, 2009

"Tai Chi is the perfect exercise"

Time Magazine July 31, 2002

"The face of exercise is changing in America. Instead of relentlessly pursuing a sculptured physique, people are chasing longevity, stress reduction and improved health through mind-body practices like qigong. The realm of working out has shifted from people just wanting to build bulk and lean, toned muscles to them understanding that the inner health of the body is just as important as the outer health."

New York Times April 5, 2007

The Next Yoga: a Sweat-Free Workout
Giving Up on Perfect Pecs, Boomers Embrace Qigong -- Is Qigong Tiger Wood's Secret Weapon?

Wall Street Journal May 13, 2003

A new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society describes the "striking immunity-boosting effect" of Tai Chi, the most well-known moving form of Qigong. Tai Chi "builds aerobic conditioning. It relaxes the body's response to stress, which tends to intensify as people age. And it increases the flow of blood and oxygen to the brain".

Los Angeles Times April 24, 2007

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Discover how new medical research in bio-energetics, epigenetics, gene expression, and neuroscience are unlocking the secrets of the miracle of Qigong.

Spending too much $$ on healthcare for employees? Can't get enough exercise because you're working too much? Want to know how to reduce stress? Listen to Dr. Roger Jahnke talk about how to live and work with less stress by doing Qigong now.

CFO's, HR Executives, Benefit Managers, Medical Directors, and Wellness Professionals should see the American Institute for Preventative Medicine's wellness whitepaper: The Health and Economic Implications of Worksite Wellness Programs (view as webpage or .pdf). This paper clearly justifies the economic and health benefits of WORKSITE WELLNESS PROGRAMS such as those incorporating Qigong and mind-body practices.

Read how Qigong Reduces Stress in Computer Workers and watch Dr. Jahnke's short video on Enhancing Profitability with Corporate Wellness Programs.

Watch a WorldTaiChiDay.org produced video entitled Why Tai Chi & Qigong Should be Part of Corporate Wellness.

The most powerful tool that Traditional Chinese Medicine has to offer for breast cancer treatment and prevention is Qigong.

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