This weekend we arranged our second basic course in Hold Qi up in Hamar. After the last course a training group has practiced together once a week. The course was arranged at a folk high school that had a calm and pleasant atmosphere. Some of the participant´s comments can be found below.
Feeling of Qi and lightness in my body
”The first thing I discovered was that I could feel the energy when we practiced La Qi. Feeling Qi is an experience in itself, and it does good things for you. After the first day I felt that I had a vibrating sensation in my body. My body felt lighter and it felt as if there was a higher frequency in the whole body. I also slept well the night between Saturday and Sunday. I have become very aware of how I stand and walk.”
Knot on tendon disappeared
”I am optimistic! Last night when we talked I found that a lump that I had on a tendon of one of my hands – which I had shown to my daughter the day before – had disappeared. That must be a result of my improved circulation at this course. This is fun!”
No pain in my broken pelvis
”I think this has been very exciting, I often have very cold hands, and have noticed a tingeling sensation in my hands when we are practicing here. It feels wonderful to have warm hands! I came here to try to do something about my back and my pelvis. I have been in an accident where I amongst other things broke my pelvis in 4 places. And lo and behold: I have not had any pain at all during the weekend! I slept better than I have done in a long time, I have not even had any pain during the night.”
Qigong suits me
”I am here because Qigong really suits me. It requires some patience at times, but I always find that something new pops up. I joined the Winter course in Bollnäs and understood during the course that this was good for me. I do not see the end of this because there is always something new to improve. I now have a very good motivation and practice more than for a long time.”
Calm life and new insights
”I have learned to relax and try to control my neck posture in a good way. I can use this in my daily life as well, for example when I had a difficult experience a few months ago. Despite the situation, I could keep myself calm. I often find it difficult to learn new things, but yesterday something happened and suddenly I understood many things about the training. It has motivated me a lot.”
Fewer thoughts in the head
”It has been very instructive. I have learned a lot about my body posture and how I should use my body. Mentally, I have calmed myself down. There tend to be very many thoughts at once in my head and I was able to reduce that a little.”
Positive view on life
”When I’m practicing Qigong, I get a more positive view of life. It gives me more resources in my everyday life and it feels like a completely indispensable part of my life.”
Less pain in the shoulder and legs
”For many years I have had pain in my shoulder. I could not stretch out my arm to the side, but after physical therapy I could do it. It has been OK for ten years, but I have not been able to lift my arm up over my head. Already before lunch on Saturday, I could lift my arm over my head without any big problems. On Sunday, the pain in my legs was reduced significantly.”
Teacher:
Herbjörn Wilhelmsen