The result of this brings clarity to the mind and body improving health and overall wellbeing (Jwing-Ming, 1989/1997). Traditionally it has always been a belief that the body has many systems, but the Chinese were able to understand the element of energy in the human body this energy was also referred to as “prana”, better known as Qi, which is linked to the body to be able to function. Qi gong means “energy-work” and through this teaching it is learned how to gain control of the bodys energy, which is essential to our life force (Jwing-Ming, 1989/1997). The Taoist believe there are “Three Treasures of life which are: essence (the essential secretions of the body), energy (the vital energies that animate the body and may be controlled by proper breathing), and spirit (awareness, intent, and the various facilities of the mind.)”When these three things are in balance it brings protection and vitality to the person as a whole (Jwing-Ming,
The result of this brings clarity to the mind and body improving health and overall wellbeing (Jwing-Ming, 1989/1997). Traditionally it has always been a belief that the body has many systems, but the Chinese were able to understand the element of energy in the human body this energy was also referred to as “prana”, better known as Qi, which is linked to the body to be able to function. Qi gong means “energy-work” and through this teaching it is learned how to gain control of the bodys energy, which is essential to our life force (Jwing-Ming, 1989/1997). The Taoist believe there are “Three Treasures of life which are: essence (the essential secretions of the body), energy (the vital energies that animate the body and may be controlled by proper breathing), and spirit (awareness, intent, and the various facilities of the mind.)”When these three things are in balance it brings protection and vitality to the person as a whole (Jwing-Ming,