Qi Gong's relationship to educational kinesiology: A qualitative approach

Posadzki, Paul; Parekh, Sheetal; O'Driscoll, Marie-Luce; Mucha, Dariusz

doi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2008.11.002

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“…Moreover, participants may feel a sense of Qi flowing in their body and an enrichment in their mind and spirit. This finding is in line with previous studies [19,31]. The Qi experience may also lead to a peak experience [19].…”

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“…Table 3 shows high reliability and convergent validity for each of the Qi experience traits, however, slightly distinguish between other traits. In the Taoist view, Qigong is an activity undertaken to balance mind-body-spirit and the dynamic of Ying/Yang states, and the movement of Qi floating in the body is related to holistic experience [4,5,31].…”

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“…The author's previous qualitative research compared evidence from Qi Gong, Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais Method, and Educational Kinesiology studies to investigate their underlying mutual concepts and essence (Posadzki, 2009;Posadzki, Parekh, & Glass, 2009;Posadzki, Parekh, O'Driscoll, & Mucha, 2010;Posadzki, Stockl & Mucha, 2009). By examining Qi Gong and the above-mentioned bodywork modalities through the lenses of their underlying principles, it was possible to draw several conclusions.…”

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The Psychology of Qi Gong: A Qualitative Study

Posadzki

2010

Complementary health practice review

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This article presents an in-depth, qualitative study, analyzing responses to focus-group interviews regarding individuals’ self-reported experiences and attitudes during Qi Gong practice. Semistructured interviews were conducted with three Qi Gong groups in order to collect research data. These data were transcribed verbatim and subjected to content and thematic analysis across and within groups. The analysis indicates extraordinary experiences of Qi Gong practitioners on various levels of bio-psycho-spiritual/energetic functioning. The results indicate how Qi Gong influences the complexity and multidimensionality of individuals’ health. In the discussion, the author compares and contrasts his results with other recently performed research.

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“…Traditional environmental Qi (TEQ) is an invisible substance that is present throughout the environment and is hard to measure. To illustrate this point, scholars have noted that a compatible environment may influence the practice of mind-body exercise [1][2][3][4]. One mindbody exercise, Qigong, integrates a harmonious interaction between humanity and the environment.…”

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“…One mindbody exercise, Qigong, integrates a harmonious interaction between humanity and the environment. When a human being is in a compatible environment, they may feel a special magnetic field, which allows their body to resonate with the environment [1][2][3][4]. The more people are predisposed to a place, the more benefits they feel [5].…”

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A Study on Practicing Qigong and Getting Better Health Benefits in Biophilic Urban Green Spaces

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In natural spaces, people experience traditional environmental Qi (TEQ), which supports healthy environmental energy flow, and helps them gain an overall improved Qi experience from practicing Qigong. However, what kind of urban green spaces support Qigong? This study provides an analysis that measures TEQ, Qi experience, flow experience, restorative experience, and preference when practicing Qigong in different urban green spaces. A total of 654 valid data points were collected. The results indicate that subjects practicing “breathing” among trees, meadows, and waterscapes perceived higher TEQ, Qi experience, flow experience, and restorative experience, and preferred it to the environment of plazas. In addition, practicing Qigong in environments featuring biophilic elements, such as plants (meadows and trees), elicits flow experience and Qi experience in the built environment. Water, an important biophilic element, also produces better TEQ and restorative experiences, and is preferred by human beings. These results make a connection between Qigong, experiences, and biophilic urban green spaces, and offer suggestions for users to gain health benefits while exercising in urban areas.

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Qi Gong's relationship to educational kinesiology: A qualitative approach

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