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This is the virtual learning environment for the online Fragrant Qigong Instructors & REPs Tai Chi & Qigong Exercise Leader Course. The course is accredited with Open College Network (OCN) & is offered as one of the many Tai Chi & Qigong accredited courses, that are run by Somerset Skills & Learning.
OCN is an awarding body in the UK that accredits courses. They provide validated courses through recognised training providers that meet their robust quality assurance standards. Somerset Skills & Learning are a recognised training provider of OCN courses. For learners from outside the UK, attainment of an OCN qualification provides a way of ensuring that their course and qualification has been standardised and externally monitored for quality.
So what are the benefits of this style of Qigong? The movements are very easy to learn and involve only the arms. Because of this it can easily be adapted for seated practice and wheelchair users. The simplicity of the movements also make it suitable for people of all ages. A study published in the June 2007 issue of the Journal of Chinese Medicine found that including this Qigong exercise programme into a school helped calm and energize students, as well as improve health and reduce aggression. Another study carried out - The impact of Xiang Gong on depression amongst older adults in nursing homes residents - suggests that this Qigong had beneficial effects on the psychological well-being in institutionalised elders.
Qigong is a mind/body practice. This means that you use your mind to control and direct qi/energy through the energy channels as you practice. This style of Qigong doesn't actually require that you have an understanding of the internal movements - they happen regardless of this lack of knowledge!
Other Online OCN courses that we run are: Tai Chi Bang Instructor Level 2 (in partnership with Master Jesse Tsao) 8 Strands of Brocade Instructor Level 3 Shibashi Instructor Level 3 - Health Professionals Volunteer Shibashi Exercise Leader Level 2 - NEW Tai Chi Foundation Instructor Level 3 (in conjuction with Master Jesse Tsao for Tai Chi Healthways accreditation)
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