Class Syllabus: QiGong 8 Movements
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Course Description
QiGong, (pronounced "Chee Gung")comes from the word "Qi" meaning Energy and "Gong" meaning concentrated work. Loosely translated, QiGong is "Concentrated Energy Work". The practice of QiGong has long been known for its restorative health benefits, toning the immune system, and building balance and stamina in the body. This particular course will involve the 8 movements of Pal Dan Gum. This set of 8 easy to use movements will help to strengthen your body as a whole. Students will see improvements in their posture alignments (back pains will diminish), Flexibility will increase (you may actually touch your toes!), and your stamina will be increased. Students of QiGong enjoy higher energy levels and stamina.
QiGong will help with physical problems such as stress, digestion, cardiovascular, and will help to alleviate insomnia.
QiGong also has benefits for the mental problems that plague us such as a positive attitude towards life and living. As a student of QiGong you will learn to cultivate concentration and improve mental clarity. QiGong will help keep your mind sharp and focused! Course Requirements
All students are encouraged to seek the advice of their primary health care physician before beginning this or any other exercise program. There are no course prerequisits for this class.
Course Goals
The goal of this QiGong course is to give the student a Brief History of QiGong as well as a simple plan for adding the QiGong practice to their own fitness routine and health maintenance program. Students from this course will be able to perform the 8 easy movements of QiGong, Standing-on-Stake meditation, and breathing exercises. This course is self paced and meant to be taken slowly so that there is no rush in finishing this course quickly. In fact, this course will reap you more benefits if you can master one lesson first, before moving on to the next lesson. Do not rush through the lessons and assignments. Take your time and enjoy each component of the QiGong practice.
Reading Materials
"The New Yoga for People over 50" by Suza Francina
Grading Policy
There are two quizzes for this course which are meant to test your knowledge of what you have covered in this course.
There are six certificates available for purchase after the completion of the following:
1. Certificate of Attendance - For the student who finishes all 5 lessons, 11 assignments, 3 polls, 2 quizzes, reviewed all the class links, and contributed to the class forums on at least 5 occassions.
2. Certificate of Class Participation - For the student who has submitted at least 5 replies, posted new question, or answered a question posted on the Class Forum.
3. Certificate of Appreciation - For the student who has participated in the Class FOrum discussions and who has taken the polls.
4. Certificate of Merit - For the student who has finished all of the 11 assignments.
5.Certificate of Outstanding Achievement - For the Student has scored a 90% or more on one of the two quizzes.
6. Certificate of Academic Excellence - For the student who has received an average of 80% or better on both of the two quizzes.
Course Contents
1)Introduction to QiGong A. History and Benefits of QiGong
1. Passive and Active QiGong
B. The Microcosmic Orbit
1. Six Posture Clues 2.) The Breath
A. The Three Types of Breaths
B. The Aware Breath Exercise 3.) Standing-On-Stake
A. Posture One
B. Posture Two
C. Posture Three
D. Relaxed and Quiet QiGong 4.) Guidelines for Practicing QiGong
A. Do and Dont's
B. Establishing the QiGong Routine
C. The Energizing Breath
D. The Natural Standing Form 4.) The Eight QiGong Movements
A. Organs associated with each move
What the Student can expect to learn from this Course
Students will be taught the following information in a progressive order: 1. Lesson One - Introduction to Qigong will teach the student the History of QiGong and the benefits of a Qigong practice. Students will learn about the Microcosmic Orbit and practice this exercise. This exercise will form the basis for any future energy work the student may wish to take, including forms of energy healing such as Reiki. 2. Lesson Two - The Breath
The Students will learn about proper breathing techniques that will enhance their QiGong practice and movements. The student will also learn how proper breathing techniques will enhance their own health and well-being.
3. Lesson Three - Standing-On-Stake.
These postures are QiGong forms of meditation. The student will learn these postures and practice them in this lesson plan. These exercises will help the student to learn patience and mindfulness which will help students to concentrate and focus. This knowledge will be invaluable as the student learns the QiGong movements.
4. Lesson Four - Guidelines for Practicing QiGong.
The Student will learn the Do's and Dont's of a Qigong practice. Students will be taught how to prepare themselves for the exercises that they will learn in the next lesson. Students will also be taught an Energizing Breath exercise to help increase energy in their body along with the Natural Standing Form, the first thing every Qigong student should know and practice.
Lesson Five - The Eight QiGong Movements.
Here the student is now ready to learn and practice the 8 QiGong movements. Learning the movements should come first, then you can add the focus and mindfulness, along with the breath, that you learned in the earlier lessons.
All the student has learned and practiced in the previous lessons now come together with the movements to make a Qigong practice.
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