PE 1425

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PE 1425
Chi Gong for Stress Reduction and Well Being

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2017-2018.

Chi Gong is an ancient Chinese practice meaning exercise with your vital energy or breathing exercise. Although this course is not being taught as a martial art, it can be considered the grandmother of the many different martial arts forms. You will learn Tai Chi Chi Gong Exercises Eighteen Ways. This form focuses on relaxation and rejuvenation through slow, graceful movements.  You will coordinate breathing, body position and mental activity. You will also learn passive Chi Gong/meditation, explore healing sounds, and self-massage. Benefits of practice include stress reduction, strength and balance, and inner harmony. In just moments of practice each day you can learn to shift your mental and physical state.  Practice is done in any comfortable clothing.

When Offered Fall, spring.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 10521 PE 1425   LEC 001

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