The two classic Qigong VHS tapes are actually quite different in scope and this helps to answer the question about “What is the difference between them?” Both are now ONLY available on the two-DVD Set called “Beginning Practice Qigong”
The Qigong for Energy tape is a collection of five stand-alone Qigong forms that are considered to be excellent overall “systemic” Qi balancing workouts. Each can be done for anywhere from five to ten minutes and provide for good effects. These forms are typically done in China when one has only short time to devote to doing Qigong and wants the most benefit. As these energize/balance the whole body, they are complete workouts in and of themselves. I do a few of these every morning to tonify, mixing and matching forms throughout the week as taught by my teachers in China.
The Qigong for Healing tape is the complete Wuji Hundun Qigong system as handed down by Master Duan of Beijing. This is an 18-form system that in comprised of specific moves for moving Qi in different body parts/areas/organs. As it takes about 40 minutes to complete the whole workout, it may not be right when time is an issue. I sometimes select only a few of the moves to make it work within a tight schedule, which is what Master Duan does as well. These exercises are great for opening energy blocks, especially in the shoulders, back and neck.
Both tapes close with a great set of Shaolin Qigong self-massage techniques. These are quite useful to help start the day…and to help with fatigue at the end of a long work day
To me, the combined offerings of these tapes give a wealth of tools that can be mixed together and applied as your body/mind feel so inclined. From the Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, all pain and disease springs from blocked or stagnant Qi (life force energy) in one way or another. Finding the exercises that work for YOU, that feel right for YOU, is the key to healing. Even though someone may tell you a move is supposed to do a certain thing, it may not be completely effective for YOU. As our body/mind complex is pretty complex…and interconnected, I have found that opening blocks in one area/organ-system can lead to healing in what seems like unrelated areas of the body/mind complex.
If you are still unsure of which way to start studying Qigong with these videos, I’d suggest starting with the Qigong for Energy.
These Qigong tools are deceptively simple, yet quite effective in opening Qi flow and promoting your natural self-healing abilities.
Wishing you joy and wellness in your studies and healing:
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Peace…
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