Over 20% of Americans are living with chronic pain. Are you one of them?

If so, you've probably tried everything to get some relief, from taking time off to trying medications. Maybe you've even engaged in a mindful practice, like yoga or meditation. 

For those with persistent pain, this cycle can become frustrating, depressing, and even hopeless. Don't give up yet! There are still plenty of all-natural pain relief options out there that can help.

In this article, you'll learn all you need to know about using Qigong for pain relief, including how to get started with classes from the comfort of your own home. Read on for all the details!

What Is Qigong?

Pronounced “chee-gong,” this form of exercise was developed in China from traditional medicine practices that are thousands of years old and are now considered a cultural treasure.

The dynamic and meditative practice of Qigong uses a combination of postures, coordinated breathing, and focused intention to cultivate and maintain Qi - what is often translated as "vital life force." Qi (sometimes spelled Chi) is nourishing to the body, mind, and spirit, helping to maintain and improve overall health and well-being. 

Health Qigong is often offered in group classes which can include workshops, scheduled sessions, and even online programs. This type of Qigong focuses on teaching everyone the same general practice to receive a broad spectrum of health benefits. Health Qigong can be safely taught by a teacher who truly understands the form and practice. 

Medical Qigong, by contrast, is usually taught one-on-one. It is used for self-healing from specific ailments and medical conditions. It can also be employed as an external practice whereby Qi energy is transmitted by the practitioner to address identified medical issues. 

Insight Qigong® Online Courses

Insight Qigong is an immersive online program crafted by a Medical Qigong Doctor, Master instructor Dr. Michael Sweeney. In his quest for perfection, utilizing over 5,000 hours of medical training and research he developed the most complete Health Qigong program currently available in the West.

The curriculum moves from entering the practice to refining and illuminating each motion. It also sets students up for success if they'd later like to take even more in-depth classes in person. 

In addition to their online course materials, students will have access to a wide variety of supplemental downloads and multi-device support that allows the class to go anywhere that they do.

What’s Included

Insight Qigong uses an easy-to-follow learn-at-your-own-pace format with 40 videos structured into 12 weeks of lessons. This allows students to fully develop their practice, even with a busy lifestyle. It's easy to start and stop at any time, and those needing longer to complete the program can do so worry-free.

In addition to learning the basic Insight Qigong form, detailed instructions are offered covering each of the individual postures that make up the practice. When combined with the corresponding theory, this allows students to fully understand the program, giving them the skills, confidence, and knowledge for a healthy lifelong practice!

Other benefits included in the Insight Qigong program are guided Shéngōng meditation, information on how to maintain the body's structural integrity and live pain-free, and a life-changing full-body "reset" method.

Qigong For Pain Relief and Healing

In addition to offering all-natural pain relief, Qigong can help practitioners feel better, younger, and more capable with increased energy and performance. It can also help them get more out of life, with greater longevity and improved happiness.

Those interested in trying Qigong for pain relief will be happy to learn that it's a physical and tangible process capable of revitalizing health and resetting the state of mind. This helps break the cycle of discomfort in both the body and the mind. 

Qigong for healing can help reduce reliance on pain-relief drugs and the constant cycle of treatments that don't work or come with a laundry list of unpleasant side effects. 

Simply put, it's a practical and effective way to ease frustrations, eliminate stress, and curb burnout - naturally.

Is Qigong Right for You?

The easy answer is yes, absolutely!

People from all walks of life can benefit from Qigong, even if they have health issues, prior injuries, and physical limitations. Healthy students, including athletes and outdoor enthusiasts, can also improve their overall condition, increase longevity, and feel far better than they already do.

There are numerous levels of Qigong skill that may take some time for certain students to reach. But, that's ok. Insight Qigong was designed to be a highly adaptable and accessible practice that anybody can do - even you.

If you want to manifest the best, happiest, and healthiest version of yourself possible, you're on the right track. For more insights into how to integrate a Qigong practice into your life, check out our beginners' survival guide. It's full of useful tips and tricks to get you started.

Finally, a Natural Healing Method That Works

If you've been failed by Western medicine or are just tired of living with chronic pain, it's time to make a change.

You have nothing to lose and everything to gain by taking a Qigong online course. And, while your primary goal might be to try Qigong for pain relief, you'll also enjoy a variety of big benefits like improved lung function, heightened ability to exercise, and a better quality of life overall.

Join the Red Thread Institute's Insight Qigong program today to get on the path toward a pain-free life. We combine ancient wisdom and modern knowledge to help our students live better and longer - the natural way!