FAQS & TESTIMONIALS -Shuichuan Zi Ran Qigong

“I feel that I have found an embodied spiritual practice that I love and that is satisfying to me on every level.”

Ruby P, USA

FAQ’S

Qigong means “working with Qi” – it is the ancient Chinese art and natural science of becoming aware of the Life Energy that supports us, of learning how to flow with it and use it. Qigong is both a spiritual practice and a practical skill for use in everyday life.
Natural Qigong is a spontaneous action caused by The Da Qi and arises through each person’s Original Energy and their individual connection. Other styles comprising set exercises developed much later from the ancient natural forms.
Shuichuan (pronounced Shoo-ee-chew-an) means “Sleeping River”. The name “Sleeping River” when expressed in the Chinese language evokes some very beautiful images – a peaceful river where the current is hidden, and this is true within ourselves.
Shuichuan is based on an ancient Taoist Exercise called Zi Fa Gong or Free Exercise. The principles of Taoism encompass the cycles and attributes of the natural world and our interaction with this energy as well as our ability to flow with it for greater harmony in Life. Natural Qigong is said to be the origin of modern-day Acupuncture and T’ai Ji Chuan.
The benefits of Shuichuan largely depend upon the patient’s belief, sincerity and ability to practise the Exercise regularly. In severe illnesses, Qigong can work with Western medical treatment rather than against it – Western Medicine provides an outer treatment whereas Shuichuan treats on an Inner level which goes to the source, affecting the patient’s energy and mind. There is no reason why the two should not work together.
Medical Qigong exercises are designed to move energy in a specific way. In Shuichuan, your Exercise is unique to you so that you are always receiving what you need. Training in the Traditional Chinese Medicine healing art of Wai Qi or External Energy therapy is given. This is useful for a variety of complaints and diseases and is shown being used in the Chinese hospital setting in the Bill Moyers documentary “Healing and the Mind – The Mystery of Qi” which is available to view on YouTube.

Testimonials

“What Shuichuan helped me the most with is my attitude and acceptance towards my situation and practice, and for that I will forever be grateful.”
Vincent B, Belgium
Testimonials

“I have been practising Qigong for some years now and find it truly life-changing. It is beyond meditation and it profoundly grounds and connects you to the energetic world. I experience incredible insights into my life and feel as though I have “come home” when I practise it. I have experienced numerous modalities over numerous years but Natural Qigong is quite unique and does not compare to any other experience. In particular the ability to truly relax and calm the mind to its deepest place through the direction of the energy in the movement meditation is another level to both transcendental meditation and Jin Shin Jyutsu. “
Deborah K, New Zealand
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“Working in partnership with The Da Qi in making art is an experience of delicious flow, expansion, connection, trust and getting out of my own way all at the same time. When I get ready to work, I have no idea what we are going to create together, but the energy starts flowing and the art starts happening and I start grinning with delight!”
Jancy P, USA
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“I ask The Da Qi for the gift of poetry and it feels as if my Inner Smile begins to expand from deep within myself and fills my whole being and poetry fills my mind. Not in specific words, but the feeling you get when you read poetry. On a few occasions I have sat in the garden and while in Qigong I look around and am inspired to form short poetic phrases in my mind as I see the interactions between everything around me.”
George H, Australia
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“Qigong has been a part of my life for four years now. Elisabeth and Leah are amazing and inspiring teachers who facilitate these courses, which bring peace and positive transformation in all aspects of spiritual growth. The online sessions are surprisingly powerful too – energy knows no bounds. My Inner Talent is painting - it’s wonderful to connect to the Qigong energy when I paint, the brush strokes correlate with the flow of energy, sometimes peaceful and sometimes energetic. I feel that this has transformed how I paint.”
Catherine H, New Zealand