The Navhind Times organized Goa’s first Qigong workshop on July 27 at Dempo House, Panaji which was covered by the Goa 365 channel. A Chinese health practice based on gentle movements, meditation and breathing with wide-ranging benefits, Qigong is said to improve balance, lower blood pressure and even ease depression. A Harvard Medical School research further suggests that this 2500-year old practice even supports healthy aging.
The resource person for the workshop was Shi Yan Xiang, 34th generation Shaolin Temple Warrior, a direct disciple of Shi Yongxin, the venerable abbot of the Shaolin Monastery in Henan Province, China. Founder of the Damo Shaolin Kung Fu School – Delhi, Shifu whose name is Rajesh Kumar, shared his story with the audience how Qigong helped him heal after a life-threatening accident and restore his health. Elucidating the connection between Shaolin Kung Fu and Qigong, he said, “Qigong Is an integral part of Shaolin Kung Fu. If kung fu is the sword then the sharpness of the blade is Qi Gong.”
Participants were taught the six sound Qigong practice which focused on six key sounds, each with its own unique healing properties. The significance of breath in maintaining good health was emphasised in the practice which encouraged delicate, refined, gentle, and subtle breathing, with specific techniques for exhaling and inhaling to benefit different sensory organs.
“Expelling the breath controls the heart, blowing controls the kidneys, exhaling controls the spleen, resting controls the lungs, hushing controls the liver, and giggling controls the Triple warmer,” explained Shifu.
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It was a really good session and I learnt something very helpful. I felt refreshed after the session.
Swara Gaonkar
It was a good session and I learnt something new.
Sujal Palekar
It was an informative session.
Anchal Kankonkar
Very educational and I learnt different ways to heal and enhance my body’s functions.
Abhinav Kumar
I want to learn more about this practice as I felt very refreshed after the workshop.
Laiba
It was a chilled method to meditate.
Jasiel
It was an interesting workshop.
Russel Fernandes
It was a very helpful workshop and the practice was beneficial as well.
Shreya Sawant
A really fun experience.
Cayden D’Souza
A great workshop, very much appreciated. As I don’t understand much Hindi , the translation was very helpful. Thank you for your time, patience, knowledge and sincerity.
Bina Bernard
It was slow hence I found it a bit boring
Saurish
I thank Navhind Times profoundly for this valuable workshop which will enhance our lifestyle and help resolve health issues.
Manisha Salkar
It was a very enriching experience to learn the health benefits of Qigong. I always wanted to learn and improvise these skills. So thank you for organizing this workshop.
Lushan Sequeira Fernandes
Thank you Navhind Times for arranging this priceless workshop that taught how to manage and normalize the energy around us for enhancing our life and health in general. A big God Bless to all of you.
Felicio Fernandes
It was a very interesting session. I learnt a lot of new techniques of Qigong.
Noela Fortes
It was a lovely experience and I definitely learnt a lot. What I loved the most was that it was not just a talk but more of demonstrations.
Alina Kunji
It was really good.
Komal Jethu
The instructors had a very positive attitude and it was a very healing and positive experience.
Clayton Mendes
A truly enriching and informative session, I am very happy to have attended this workshop.
Valerie Rodrigues
It was a truly healing experience. I felt all the negative energy leaving my body once I started following the demonstration; my breathing improved, energy level increased and even felt more flexible.
Brendon D’Souza
A great talk which provided amazing practical knowledge and will help me go a long way in the future.
Kensley D’Souza
A very healing experience. I felt the negativity in my body leave and my breathing improved. I also felt energetic.
Dweep Naik
The session was very informative and I got to learn many breathing techniques.
Gurunath Gadi
Already feeling better. Thanks.
Sakina Ansari
It was a wonderful session by Shifu and this practice will definitely improve our body aura if we practice it daily.
Taniya Mishra
It was a really good session; informative and effective.Thank you Navhind Times.
Iliyan Nazari
