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Managing Depression with QigongMany people will suffer from depression at some time in their lives. New research shows that Qigong, a traditional Chinese practice, can be an effective treatment for depression and can provide a good alternative or supplement to medication in some cases. Frances Gaik explains the basics of what Qigong is and why it is effective for depression, and shows the reader how to make use of Qigong to rise from the darkness of depression and regain strength

the body's Qi system of channels and reservoirs

the Simplified 24-Step Tàijíquán

Qigong works by promoting the movement of health-giving energy along the meridians of the body

and provides options for verbal instructions to lead the practitioner through the exercises

- Find your abdominal breath and relaxed breathing patterns

and also a brief account on the origins and characteristics of the exercises

Consideration is given to creating the right setting for carrying out the therapy

Chinese medicine

Frances Gaik gives practical advice that will help anyone with depression to improve their mental health

The traditional arts of Taijiquan and Qi Gong are sophisticated expressions of Chinese martial

and for teachers looking for effective forms to teach groups

yet the basic principles at the heart of practice have remained the same for hundreds of years