What Is Qi Gong?
Qi gong exercises can balance and harness qi (“chi”) or “life energy”. It is frequently described as meditation in motion because it entails breathing, meditation and slow movement. Qi gong can be helpful for those with the following symptoms or diagnoses:
- ADD
- ADHD
- Autism
- Sensory Processing Disorder
- Autoimmune disorders
- Pain
- Anxiety
- Chronic stress
- Coordination issues
- Balance disorders
- Sleep issues
- Autoimmune disorders
- Hypertension
- Stroke
- Traumatic brain injury
In This Webinar
In this webinar, Cynthia Graham discussed the five pillars of qi gong:
- Breathing
- Intention
- Movement
- Massage
- Herbal remedies
She also discussed some of the relations between emotions and the five elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine as well as organ meridians. You can find the 2017 NQA Autism workshop participant notes she referenced here.
About Cynthia Graham RN BSN
Cynthia Graham is a Registered Nurse, traditional naturopath, certified qi gong instructor and aroma therapist with an avid interest in the cultural diversity of healing.
Though her learning environments have varied, her passion has always been the same, simplify self-care and family care so that it is within reach of each person.
Her dream is to reintroduce traditional remedies and mind–body techniques into everyday living and healing.

Disclaimer
This webinar is not a substitute for medical advice, treatment, diagnosis, or consultation with a medical professional. It is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be relied on to make determinations related to treatment of a medical condition. Documenting Hope has not verified and does not guaranty the accuracy of the information provided in this webinar.
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