Question 1

Qigong

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Why Practice Qigong?
There are so many health benefits of practicing Qigong. Not just on a physical level, but also emotionally, mentally and spiritually. According to the Taoist philosophy, all dis-ease originates from blocked or stagnant energy flow. Therefore, it is believed that every condition can be improved with better energy flow, thus the practice of Qigong. The question then becomes, "Why not practice Qigong?"
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Here are 10 proven benefits of regularly practicing Qigong:
Relieves Chronic Muscle Pain
Relieves Anxiety & Depression
Improves Cognitive Function
Lowers Blood Pressure
Improves Sleep
Boosts Energy Levels
Increases Bone Density
Boosts Immune System
Relieves Mental & Emotional Stress
Relieves Arthritis Pain

Question 2

Yin Yoga

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Yin Yoga is thought by some to be the oldest form of Hatha Yoga. The roots of Yin Yoga are in India and China. Ancient yoga practitioners sat in poses similar to Yin poses during their meditation. In addition to this, thousands of years ago Kung Fu practitioners were taught to hold poses for an extended amount of time while practicing varying breathing techniques.

Yin Yoga was brought to the Western world in the 1970s by Paul Greily His original form of Yin Yoga was called Daoist Yoga, after changing the practice to help the body energetically it became what we know of as Yin Yoga. Yin yoga is slower-paced that a vinyasa, ashtanga, or more yang style of yoga. Holding the asanas for longer periods helps to open up and strengthen the body’s yin connective tissues.

Yin Yoga benefits are wide-ranging. It can be extremely helpful in having a balanced yoga practice.

Some of these benefits include:
improves range of motion
improves flexibility
decreases stress
lengthens muscles
reduces adhesions
hydrates tissues and muscles
thickens and strengthens ligaments
lubricates joints
hydrates skin
detoxifies
reduces degeneration of tissues
normalizes curvature of the spine
increases the mobility of joints
reduces osteopenia and osteoporosis
helps to prevent fusion of joints
calms the nervous system
increases the level of GABA (help’s the body respond to stress)
balances prana
slows the mind
grounds us
gives us a more meditative practice

Question 3

Womb Yoga Dance

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Womb Yoga Dance is also known by its Kemetic (Egyptian) name Abu Em Khat. It was created by the Wellness Matriarch, Queen Afua, and inspired by our ancient Afrikan Nile Valley Ancestors of Kemet. Each movement connects you to the first healers on the planet who used sacred movements to align and attune themselves physically, mentally, and spiritually. Dance of the Womb (Abu Em Khat), will give your longevity, serenity, and power with each breath and with each pose rendered.

Dance of the Womb consists of 39 movements. Womb Yoga consists of a series of 69 poses. Together there are 108 movements and poses of rejuvenation, tranquility, and celebration. Every movement in Dance of the Womb (Abu Em Khat) and pose in Womb Yoga has a healing message, meaning, and purpose.

Learn and practice Womb Yoga Dance to improve your reproductive health, overcome suffering, renew, and transform yourself, your community, and the planet.

Benefits of Womb Yoga Dance:
• Increase overall energy and vitality
• Rejuvenate the uterus
• Increases circulation in the womb which aids fertility
• Lifts prolapsed womb, bladder, and colon which helps prevent surgery
• Removes physical, mental, emotional, and relationship womb trauma
• Detoxes the uterus while boosting up the immune system
• Decreases menstrual flow
• Increases sexual vitality and orgasmic energy
• Prevents neuropathy, varicose veins, and swollen ankles (inversions)
• Purifies and cleanses both the conscious and subconscious minds of toxicity
• Awakens intuition and enhances mental clarity
• Increases memory and prevents Alzheimer's dis-ease
• Lowers blood pressure
• Eliminates "the pain-body" mentally, physically, and spiritually
• De-stresses and calms the nervous system

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