Six Paths Of Qigong and Taiji © Roger Jahnke O.M.D. 1. The Self
Reliance and Empowerment Path: The healthy individual seeking to
sustain health or reach for peak performance. Qigong practice
activates a number of the body's self regulating systems which
are responsible for the balanced function of the tissues, organs
and glands. The uptake of oxygen, as well as, oxygen metabolism
is tremendously enhanced by Qigong practice. The positive impact
of oxygen metabolism alone has powerful implications for both
physical and brain activity. In the area of sports, peak levels
of performance can be cultivated through Qigong in addition to
normal training. In the work of individuals who have physically
demanding jobs the refinement of function that comes with Qigong
practice adds to strength, stamina and endurance. Executives,
whose work is more mental, derive not only more endurance, but
concentration, creativity and intuition, as well. The tremendous
health risk factors of tension and stress are profoundly
neutralized