Qigong
Qigong (also called Chigong, Qigong, or Chi Kung) originated in China 5,000 years ago and is a natural pain relief therapy.
Qigong was closely guarded as a secret in families and monasteries and the Chinese have practiced it for centuries as a way to achieve wellness and longevity.
Indeed, certain forms of Qigong are known to greatly boost the immune system, allowing the body to defend itself against disease. It uses carefully studied movements and thought aimed at balancing qi, or chi, the energy within the body, to achieve optimum health and happiness.
Its gentle exercises are easy to learn and the no-impact movements can be practiced by anyone, regardless of age or physical condition. They can handle ailments such as back; lower back and joint pain as well as pain occasioned by arthritis and sciatica, among others.
Qigong exercises also relieve stress and fatigue and generally give a sense of improved energy and well-being.
The Qigong classes are taught by Sheila Yonemoto, who has studied with Master David Dajiang Yao.
Master Yao has over 40 years of experience in Qigong and has taught classes at Cal Tech, UCLA, Cal Arts Institute and at several aerospace companies. He has several masters degrees, including a degree in mechanical engineering. He has used his scientific training to streamline the training of Qigong so that benefits such as pain and stress relief can be attained quickly. Master Yao's style of qigong exercises are well suited to Westerners as they get fast results and are easy to practice. Master Yao has taught over 300 students in the United States.
Sheila Yonemoto gives free Qigong seminars at the Yonemoto Physical Therapy Services in Alhambra.
Success
“If it wasn’t for the personalized care I received at Yonemoto Physical Therapy I wouldn’t be walking today."
Duane Allen
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