Our Lineage
Prof. Huixian Chen was diagnosed in 1982 with terminal cancer. In search for a cure, Professor Chen was introduced to Qigong. At that time, she was an English Professor at University of International Business and Economics in China. After her remarkable recovery, Professor Chen became a devoted practitioner and has dedicated her life to teaching Qigong. Since then, she has trained hundreds of students in both Essence Qigong and Soaring Crane Qigong, and certified many teachers and lineage holders as well. Speaking of Qigong, Professor Chen said, “When doing all movements, always follow the needs of the body and the feelings of your heart. Practice according to your own Law of Life. Everybody’s Law of Life is different. Only you can really know yourself and your own Law of Life. Love your life. Respect your life. Treasure your life.”
For more information about Prof. Chen, Hui-xian, and our lineage, please visit:http://www.wisdomandpeace.com
Teri Applegate is the current Lineage Holder for Soaring Crane Qigong in the United States. Since 1999, she has been working with patients living with chronic illness and cancer through private workshops and programs she initiated at Providence hospitals in Portland. Teri also taught in the Seattle area at Cancer Lifeline, Bastyr University, Providence Regional Medical Center, and numerous other facilities and institutions. She will be coming to Crane's Way Qigong Studio March 11th & 12th, 2017, to teach Level II Soaring Crane Qigong!
Master Zhao, Jin-xiang designed the Five Routines of Soaring Crane Qigong to open acupoints, clear meridians and develop the power of the mind to guide qi. Developed in the 1970's, Soaring Crane Qigong remains one of the most highly regarded and practiced forms of qigong in Asia. The benefits of a dedicated practice of Soaring Crane Qigong include gaining an overall energetic balance, greatly improved health, and an accompanied liveliness of spirit. Study Soaring Crane Qigong to gain a clear theoretical and physical understanding of a form of qigong and if you wish to have a practice that methodically develops mindfulness and mental focus.
A vintage video of Master Zhao demonstrating Soaring Crane Qigong!
PLEASE NOTE: Always get lessons from a certified teacher before starting Qigong! The forms change & improve, and the details cannot be learned from a video. This is important for your own health & well-being.
Master Chen, Fu-Yin was chosen to introduce Chinese Essence Qigong to the United States. A group of Chinese qigong masters collaborated to extract the most essential components common to many forms of qigong. The result was the form now known as Chinese Essence Qigong. Essence Qigong brings qi deep into the body, penetrating rapidly through muscles to organs and bone marrow. Practiced with the eyes closed, this form of qigong is deeply mediative and is easy to practice on your own. This form of qigong is also recommended for more advanced students who wish to deepen their experience of qi.