Qigong for Seniors

Since Seniors have more sensitive and specific health needs than younger folks, we recommend either the Energy Gates, Dragon & Tiger, or Longevity Breathing due to the gentle nature of the practices and the strong foundation that it builds for better health and energy.

ABOUT LONGEVITY BREATHING

Deep, smooth breathing is fundamental to all Tao practices – tai chi, qigong, hsing-i, bagua, etc. And it is fundamental to great health.

Unfortunately, most Westerners and people living in the modern high-speed lifestyle have adopted shallow, constricted breathing habits that builds tension and anxiety on the body. As they age, many experience shortness of breath and the accumulated effects of stress, which is a precursor to ill health and weakness.

If you notice that you only use the top portion of your lungs to breathe, then you’re among the majority who can benefit from adopting a fuller, healthier breathing pattern to rejuvenate your body.

Longevity Breathing provides step-by-step instruction on breathing deeply and smoothly. This means training your body to breathe from the belly and the diaphragm.

Benefits from breathing properly are numerous. They include:

  • better metabolism from increased oxygen intake
  • more effective blood circulation to keep internal organs healthy
  • improves body’s natural ability to heal
  • relaxes the neck, shoulders, and arm
  • improve overall health, stamina, and mental clarity

Breathing properly is fundamental not only to chi practices, but to your overall well-being.

Learn more about Longevity Breathing.

 
ABOUT ENERGY GATES AND DRAGON & TIGER

Since Seniors have a more delicate body than younger folks, the physical exercises need to be gentle and low impact.

Both Energy Gates and Dragon & Tiger Qigong fit the bill. Because the core philosophy behind each movement is to relax the body, these qigong sets are gentle and soft on the muscles and joints. It is accessible to even sick or injured people, those who can’t do more strenuous forms of exercise like aerobics or yoga.

Out of hundreds of Qigong movements available, Energy Gates and Dragon & Tiger extracts the five or six fundamental movements that are safe for anyone to do. There are certainly some forms of Qigong and even Tai Chi that require constant supervision of a teacher due to the potential damage they can cause if done incorrectly. Energy Gates/Dragon & Tiger however, is designed for the general public, and allows people to practice on their own. Check out more on the history behind Dragon & Tiger in China.

Health benefits gained from the gentle, fluid movements of Energy Gates/Dragon & Tiger include:

  • improved balance, flexibility, agility
  • more energy, stamina, and strength
  • increase range of motion
  • less stress and tension
  • increasing chi and blood flow to damaged areas so it can heal faster
  • better sleep

Improve the quality of your life with a relaxed body and mind.

Learn more about Energy Gates and Dragon & Tiger Medical Qigong.