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Your Best Defense Against Stress - Qigong
By Steven Sonmore L. Ac. | September 13, 2008
After a tense day at the office you may not feel particularly motivated to exercise. But researchers are discovering that exercise is one of the most powerful stress and anxiety busters. “Any exercise that gets your heart rate up helps lower levels of the stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol,” quoted from Dr. Mark Liponis, corporate medical director of Canyon Ranch in Lenox, Mass. Long term stress results in your body releasing greater amounts of these hormones which can lead to insomnia, headaches, depression, digestive issues, and other health problems. Exercise promotes the release of natural pain killing endorphins and boosts your mood.
When you think of exercise you might think of lifting weights or running. However Chinese exercise is different. It builds up your vital life energy naturally. The gentle yet effective moves of Qi Gong help you to identify the tell tale signs that you are stressed…like back and neck tension…and allows you to chill out before you become physically and emotionally exhausted.
Qi Gong exercises link your body and mind using mindful movements to release blocked “Qi” or energy. That blocked energy is your stress.
Ready to say bye-bye to your stress? Then join us Saturday September 27, 2008 for the Fall Qi Gong & Tai Chi Workshop. Discover Medical Yin/Yang Qi Gong exercises and breathing movements that relieve stress and boost your energy. These exercises are practiced to maintain health, promote longevity, quiet the mind, and prevent or treat illness. You also will learn:
Tai Chi for Neck and Back Pain…exercises to strengthen your body and prevent neck and back pain. These exercises are gentle and require no extra equipment. Enhance your balance, posture and cardiovascular functions. Tai Chi is gentle and easy enough to do in business clothes at the office. Recent studies show that it can provide as much cardiovascular benefit as moderate impact aerobics. You can learn to prevent pain before it happens.
If you are not fully satisfied with our workshop in the first hour we will give you a full refund!
When: Saturday; September 27, 2008; 10am-5:30pm
Where to go: Days Inn University, 2407 University Ave S.E. Minneapolis, MN 55414.
Cost: Only $165 PLUS receive a free T-Shirt (with beautiful Chinese calligraphy, a $24 value) and FREE lunch ($15 value). Seniors (65 and older) receive a 10% discount.
To Register: Purchase on line now at http://www.orientalmedcare.com/qigong.html . For more information, call 612-866-4000. DVD’s and CD’s will be available for purchase at the workshop. Please wear loose fitting, comfortable clothing.
Presented by Health Preservation Association.
About the Instructor: For more than 20 years Steven Sonmore helped people transform health problems into solutions for attaining better health. Steven is a licensed acupuncturist, a certified Health Preservation Association instructor, herbalist and Oriental bodywork therapist. He is licensed by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice and certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
Topics: Back Pain, Qigong, Tai Chi |
September 14th, 2008 at 3:17 pm
Hi Mr. Sonmore!
Nice to hear from you. I still use your CD. My condition continues to improve, slowly but surely.
Catchya on the flipside,
Scott
September 18th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
Wow, a friend of mine pointed me to your website and im so glad she did. You have great information!
Thanks!