Welcome to the
National Qigong (Chi Kung) Association
The National Qigong Association is a membership organization of Qigong enthusiasts, open to all and working together to promote Qigong in America.
We are unique individuals from all backgrounds, lifestyles and levels of experience—from professional instructors and healers to Qigong newcomers. We support all schools, traditions, teaching styles and philosophies of Qigong.
We hold traditional systems in the highest respect while fostering and encouraging modern styles and innovations.
We support those in the scientific community who are researching the benefits of Qigong.
The NQA is a democratic, grass roots, nonprofit 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization.
We are not just a list of people or a set of classes, we are a COMMUNITY.
Our Mission: Enhancing and nourishing the quality of life through Qigong for all.
Read more about the goals, objectives & purposes of the NQA.
Conference Radio Interview NQA Chair, Bernard Shannon, and NQA President, Janet Sullivan, discussed the conference and qigong with Brian Sanderhoff of Baltimore area radio station WCMB on July 13, 2008; Listen to the broadcast. (Option #2. Guest Qi Gong Master Bernard Shannon.)
National Expert Meeting on Qi Gong & Tai Chi - Consensus Report Through funding from the Archstone Foundation, the National Blueprint Office at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, the National Council on Aging, and the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi convened an expert meeting in which the above Consensus Report was produced. This report highlights the challenges of integrating Qigong and Tai Chi programs into the aging network and identifies the necessary components of an effective program to meet the needs of diverse populations with varying functional abilities.
Several NQA Founders, Directors and Members were invited to serve on this panel.
How Tai Chi Can Improve Your Business
This appeared on the online business page "TheStreet.com," a financial website devoted to financial portfolios, stocks and bonds.
I've been studying Tai Chi and Qigong for the past year and it's been helpful for me both mentally and physically to learn to relax my body and calm my mind in new ways. My instructor often quotes Lao Tse's concept of action through inaction, which sounds simple but is actually quite challenging.Read more
Qigong Reduces Stress in Computer Workers (NaturalNews) Qigong may reduce stress in computer operators, according to a study published in Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. According to the study, Qigong exercises reduce symptoms of stress by positively affecting the sympathetic nervous system. The article further states: Per the National Qigong Association's website, "Qigong is a traditional Chinese health care system that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intention. Read more
Qigong and Oprah The Oprah Winfrey Show advocates Qigong!! On the Friday, November 1, 2007, show, the first of a two-part series by Dr. Oz aired. He said, “If you want to be healthy and live to 100, do QiGong.” He added that Qigong reverses the aging process.
The second part of the Oprah series was on Monday, November 6, 2007. Dr. Oz interviewed a couple who had been very over weight with many illness. Previously, he started them onto a program of better nutrition and a Qigong practice. They now have lost much of the weight, improved their energy, decreased most medication and reversed their aging. These improvements are attributed to Qigong and eating better.
Also, on the Thursday, January 17, 2008, show, gynecologist Dr. Christine Northrup teaches Oprah and the audience some qigong to increase the flow of energy in the body. Go to Oprah's Website
As featured on www.AlternativeMedicine.com Inner Balance—Step into Chi: Regain your footing with martial arts By Kerri Allen
Martial arts practices can be divided into two categories: external or “hard,” like karate and judo, which focus on strength and force, and the internal or “soft” arts, like t’ai chi and qigong, which emphasize mental coordination and relaxation. Read more...
NAMASTA/NQA Alliance National Qigong Association has partnered with NAMASTA to allow NQA members a discount on NAMASTA Membership. A NAMASTA membership will provide NQA members the access to liability insurance, health benefits and business services that NAMASTA offers. The National Qigong Association and NAMASTA are the leading membership organizations that help Qigong, Tai Chi and mind-body professionals like you find abundance, peace of mind and nurturing community support. Read more...
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