| NeiGong translates as "internal work." It is the | | | | processes, such as the circulation of the blood, |
| ancient Chinese art of breathing exercises that | | | | digestion, musculoskeletal movement and |
| calm and soothe the mind, body, and spirit. | | | | alignment, and balance. Non-martial NeiGong is |
| Additionally, it is well known for its ability to | | | | thought to be an integral part of maintaining a |
| improve health, tone the skin, and facilitate weight | | | | program of optimal health. It is the embodiment |
| loss. The boost it gives to your immune system | | | | of the Three Treasures of Jing, Qi and Shen, |
| affords greater capability in fighting off illness and | | | | otherwise known as essence, vitality, and spirit. |
| disease. | | | | The Benefits: |
| NieGong has traditional beginnings in the Chinese | | | | NeiGong is an integral part of all internal martial |
| culture, and at one time was taught in secret by | | | | arts that links the mind with the body through |
| a master to one student at a time. The | | | | breathing and physical movement. The continued |
| techniques of Chi Gong, Tai chi, and Yoga owe | | | | participation in the practice of NeiGong enables |
| their origins to the healing exercises of NieGong. | | | | one to reflect internally through deep |
| This internal martial art teaches you to intensify | | | | concentration, leading to an enlightened self |
| your actions without exerting the effort and has | | | | awareness of the body. By altering what occurs |
| everything to do with internal strength. | | | | inside the body, the health is improved and the |
| The practitioner moves through a series of steps | | | | body becomes stronger. |
| that arouses the inner energy for restoration to | | | | Within just the first lesson there is a feeling of |
| its original state of being. The internal elements of | | | | increased energy. You will also enjoy a new level |
| NeiGong work in conjunction with the external | | | | of body consciousness that will have a direct |
| energy elements of QiGong, thus creating a | | | | relationship with self confidence. In addition to this, |
| balance of Qi, or energy. Movements are fluid and | | | | you will experience improved sleep patterns and |
| continuous, as well as slow and concise. Neijia is | | | | less need for sleep. You may also find a reduction |
| also another internal style of Niegong involving the | | | | in high blood pressure readings, due to the |
| work of internal martial art, that combines slow | | | | benefits of enhanced relaxation. You will feel a |
| movements with occasional rapid eruption of | | | | better general sense of well being and sensations |
| movements while leveraging the body in a relaxed | | | | of peace and tranquility. |
| state. | | | | The techniques of NieGong provide for |
| There are many types of NeiGong. | | | | detoxifying the body of harmful substances, |
| Some NeiGong Focuses on coordinating and | | | | exercise for improved physical fitness, and to |
| harmonizing the body and breathing. It is about | | | | achieve a greater understanding of physical, |
| how the body moves and not the physical | | | | mental, emotional and spiritual states. |
| movement of the body, working together with | | | | All of these factors bring together the mind, |
| breathing exercises to promote relaxation and | | | | body, and spirit in harmonious balance of the |
| inner peace. | | | | energy that is Qi. This will serve to induce |
| NeiGong is also the art of meditation that helps to | | | | improved health, reduction of stress, and a better |
| make one more aware of normal body | | | | quality of life. |