Linnie O'Flanagan, L.Ac.
Clinic Location: 16897 Placer Hills Rd. Meadow Vista, CA 95722 (530) 878-4828 |
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| Health & Longevity, part I |
Chinese medical theory believes that the human body is built to last 100 years, provided we keep
a constant, regular lifestyle, with proper nutrition, exercise, rest, and good mental attitude. One
important aspect of this is the practice of Qi Gong (also spelled chi kung, and pronounced “chee
gung”). Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese art which has been practiced in China for thousands of
years to achieve greater health, vitality, balance, concentration, strength, awareness and
tranquility, Through a combined practice of physical exercises, meditation and breathing, the skill
of manipulating Qi is developed.
Qi cycles through the body in channels or meridians, connecting to all of our major organs. The
Chinese describe the flow of energy like water flowing through streams and rivers to the sea.
Water becomes purified as it flows, and becomes diseased when it is stagnant. Pain and illness
arise when the flow of Qi is out of balance or blocked.
In our culture, we tend to run from pain, and disengage from our bodies. This is easy to do with all
of our mental distractions and pleasure producing activities and products. Pain however, is the
body’s way of telling us there is something wrong, that we need to pay attention to. As a
practitioner of Chinese Medicine, I have gained great respect for the ability inherent in each of us
to direct our own healing process and actually move Qi through our bodies. Medical (Therapeutic)
Qi Gong utilizes specific exercises to address distinct health concerns and prevent and treat all
kinds of illnesses including asthma, diabetes, hypertension, cancer, insomnia and psycho-
emotional problems.
My personal practice of Qi Gong has developed into an organic form, which I call ‘AcuDance’, in
which I focus on moving Qi through the meridians to ensure each is open and flowing. By opening
the passageways, the internal force of Qi circulates the blood and lymph in a healthy manner,
similar to receiving a massage, but from the inside. It can be done just about anywhere, producing
natural rejuvenation in a matter of few minutes!
a constant, regular lifestyle, with proper nutrition, exercise, rest, and good mental attitude. One
important aspect of this is the practice of Qi Gong (also spelled chi kung, and pronounced “chee
gung”). Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese art which has been practiced in China for thousands of
years to achieve greater health, vitality, balance, concentration, strength, awareness and
tranquility, Through a combined practice of physical exercises, meditation and breathing, the skill
of manipulating Qi is developed.
Qi cycles through the body in channels or meridians, connecting to all of our major organs. The
Chinese describe the flow of energy like water flowing through streams and rivers to the sea.
Water becomes purified as it flows, and becomes diseased when it is stagnant. Pain and illness
arise when the flow of Qi is out of balance or blocked.
In our culture, we tend to run from pain, and disengage from our bodies. This is easy to do with all
of our mental distractions and pleasure producing activities and products. Pain however, is the
body’s way of telling us there is something wrong, that we need to pay attention to. As a
practitioner of Chinese Medicine, I have gained great respect for the ability inherent in each of us
to direct our own healing process and actually move Qi through our bodies. Medical (Therapeutic)
Qi Gong utilizes specific exercises to address distinct health concerns and prevent and treat all
kinds of illnesses including asthma, diabetes, hypertension, cancer, insomnia and psycho-
emotional problems.
My personal practice of Qi Gong has developed into an organic form, which I call ‘AcuDance’, in
which I focus on moving Qi through the meridians to ensure each is open and flowing. By opening
the passageways, the internal force of Qi circulates the blood and lymph in a healthy manner,
similar to receiving a massage, but from the inside. It can be done just about anywhere, producing
natural rejuvenation in a matter of few minutes!