QI GONG with LEE HOLDEN

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QI GONG with LEE HOLDEN
INTRODUCTION
For thousands of years, the Chinese have relied on the medical benefits of the
ancient science called Qi Gong (pronounced Chee Gong), in which healing eercises
and deep breathing combine to improve physical and mental well!being and dramatically
increase energy" #hough many $mericans are curious to learn more about the benefits of
Chinese medicine, most are not aware that Qi Gong is a fundamental component of this
time!tested health care science" %racticed by over &'' million people around the world
and developed over thousands of years, Qi Gong is finally reaching a growing segment of
the (")" population, in large part because it is a form of eercise as beneficial and
appropriate for the physically fit as it is for the aged, the disabled, and the overweight "
*n +estern medicine and society, lifestyle considerations such as diet and eercise
are widely accepted as having strong correlation with health" $t the same time, large
segments of the population, such as the obese, the physically challenged, and senior
citi,ens are virtually ecluded from participation in one of the simplest health
prescriptions- eercise" +ith its flowing, low!impact movements, Qi Gong provides a
form of eercise and wellness that is accessible to even the least athletic members of
society" )tretching, deep breathing, self!massage, fleibility eercises, and isometrics
deliver immediate relief from stress and pain while offering valuable long!term health
benefits, beyond those provided by regular eercise"
%ractitioners of Chinese and alternative medicine fre.uently prescribe Qi Gong
eercises to complement acupuncture and herbology treatment, and they believe that Qi
Gong prevents and alleviates a wide range of illnesses by boosting the immune system,
increasing circulation to all areas of the body, and promoting balance between body and
mind" *n fact, Qi Gong practice is li/e acupuncture without the needles" %atients learn to
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use physical movements and respiratory techni.ues to move energy through the
meridians of the body" $ fundamental element of ancient Chinese medicine, Qi Gong is
also an established component of the modern Chinese healthcare system, which
incorporates Qi Gong departments in hospitals and Qi Gong clinics for both inpatient and
outpatient care" )tudies correlate Qi gong practice with a wide variety of health benefits,
including lowering of blood pressure, reduction in cortisol (the stress hormone) levels,
strengthened immune system, improved respiratory efficiency, and a wide variety of
psychological benefits"
#he rising epidemic of obesity, a growing seniors population, and the s/y!
roc/eting prices of pharmaceutical and surgical health management are ma0or trends that
will contribute to escalating (")" health care costs for decades to come" *n the face of
these challenges, an increasing number of $mericans are see/ing control of their own
well!being, with over 123 spending an aggregate of over 456 billion per year on
alternative treatments" #he worldwide practice of Qi Gong, its ma0or role in Chinese
medicine, and its proven benefits to people of all ages and fitness levels is the missing
lin/ in mass media coverage of the multi!billion dollar industry of alternative and
complementary medicine"
*n this series, QI GONG with LEE HOLDEN, distributed by $merican %ublic
#elevision and featured on %7) affiliates across the country, master practitioner 8ee
9olden introduces the $merican public to the simple yet profound movements of this
ancient practice, guiding the viewer toward strengthening, healing, and cleansing the
body" +ith clear language and a relaed presence, 9olden demonstrates how Qi Gong
movements mirror the movements of nature, especially the fluidity of water" *t is this
unified flow of movement, thought, and breath that enables the body to release tension
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and stress while harnessing the precious energy needed to fuel our lives"
ABOUT THE SERIES
)et atop a wooden plan/ amidst a flowing stream in a lush forest glen, 9olden
shares his gift for simplifying this ancient practice with gentle guidance and humble
epertise" $s he moves through each eercise, he invites the viewer to respect the signals
of the body, moving and breathing within the comfort ,one, while eploring opportunities
to deeply release and enliven the body and mind" #he stream acts as an effective and
constant reminder of the luurious flow of nature emulated in the practice, while slow,
rhythmic movements seduce the mind into relaation" QI GONG with LEE HOLDEN
offers a lush visual portal into a world of well!being"
#he series consists of four programs, ranging in length from :' to ;' minutes"
#he first two programs, QI GONG FOR BEGINNERS and QI GONG FOR STRESS,
provide introductory eercises benefiting the whole body, while the other two, QI GONG
FOR UPPER BACK AND NECK PAIN and QI GONG FOR LOW BACK PAIN,
address specific conditions involving the locali,ed accumulation of stress"
ABOUT LEE HOLDEN
$ licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, and master Qi Gong instructor, 8ee 9olden
incorporates the principles of Chinese medicine in the treatment of his patients at the
%acific 9ealing $rts clinic in )anta Cru,, California" 9e has studied Qi Gong for &2
years and has wor/ed with <anta/ Chia, the worlds foremost epert on Qi Gong, and
with self!improvement leader =eepa/ Chopra in facilitating seminars, teaching and
writing boo/s"
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ANYBODY CAN DO QI GONG
#he practice of Qi Gong is accessible to people of all ages and fitness levels, and
even to those with a wide range of physical limitations" Qi Gong can provide dramatic
and immediate benefits, even when practiced gently" 7ecause many Qi Gong eercises
do not re.uire one to get up and down off the floor or to contort the body into difficult
positions, it is an ecellent eercise option for the elderly, post!partum women, and
people who are overweight or who have in0uries which limit mobility" +ith slight
ad0ustments, most standing eercises can be practiced from a seated or lying down
position, ma/ing Qi Gong an ideal eercise for the disabled as well" Qi Gong does not
re.uire special e.uipment or clothing, and it can be practiced anywhere" *n fact, it is as
common to witness people doing Qi Gong on the streets and in the par/s of China as it is
to see 0oggers passing by in any $merican city" <anaging ones health is an ongoing
process, and QI GONG with LEE HOLDEN offers an ecellent on!ramp to the path of
well!being"
QI GONG IS CHALLENGING
8i/e most eercise, Qi Gong offers varying degrees of challenge, depending on
ones level of fitness and the amount of effort eerted" +hile it is an appropriate practice
for those with physical limits, it is also an intense and powerful physical eperience that
can stretch, release, strengthen, and tone our bodies to the fullest degree desired" <any
athletes use Qi Gong to enhance strength, concentration, and fleibility" *n fact, 8ee
9olden attributes his successes as an award!winning varsity high school athlete in trac/,
football, and soccer to the practice of Qi Gong" $s a varsity soccer player at 7er/eley,
8ee in0ured his bac/ and was told he would never play again" #urning to Qi Gong,
9olden was bac/ on the soccer field within a month, and he continues to participate
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actively in a variety of recreational sports" #oday, 8ees Qi Gong students include
professional and >lympian athletes who en0oy Qi Gongs reputed ability to enhance
strength, balance, agility, breathing, and focus"
The deceivingly slow and rhythmic movements of Qi Gong engage the body in a
surprisingly rewarding workout. The physically fit, including athletes experienced in a
wide array of endurance, competitive, and mind-body practices such as yoga, will find
their new practice of Qi Gong to be a discovery of the deeply physical, mind-opening
discipline coveted by the Chinese for millennia.
HEALTH AND QI GONG
)tudies show that 123 of adults in the (")" use some form of Complementary
$lternative <edicine including Qi Gong, acupuncture, yoga, meditation, refleology, and
herbology" *t is estimated that we spend approimately 456 billion per year on these
alternative therapies, and since the early &??'s the @ational *nstitute of 9ealth has
awarded hundreds of millions of dollars in grants to researchers studying Complementary
$lternative <edicine, signaling that the +est has ta/en note of their potential efficacy"
EFFICACY
)tudies also show that the regular practice of Qi Gong boosts the immune system,
increasing resistance and limiting the duration of common infections and inflammation"
Aamples of other health benefits of Qi Gong include-
*ncreased resistance to the common cold after four months of practice
8owered levels of Cortisol, the stress related hormone, in the blood
8ong!term maintenance of weight loss
Belief of acute and chronic bac/ and nec/ pain
=ecreased systolic and diastolic blood pressure
Begulating effect on cyclic adenosine monophosphate, without which cancer cells
thrive
Belief of arthritis pain
=ecreased number of falls and increased fleibility and balance in the elderly
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ABOUT THE PROGRAMS
8ee 9olden created QI GONG FOR BEGINNERS, along with three sister titles,
to introduce the powerful practice of Qi Gong to a wide audience" QI GONG FOR
BEGINNERS is now being introduced to the public by $merican %ublic #elevision and
local %7) affiliates across the country" Companion titles, which are also featured on the
$%#C%7) pledge broadcasts, address specific healing needs- QI GONG FOR STRESS,
QI GONG FOR UPPER BACK AND NECK PAIN, and QI GONG FOR LOW BACK
PAIN"
QI GONG FOR BEGINNERS as seen nationally on $merican %ublic #elevisionC%7)
Qi Gong mirrors the movements of nature, especially the fluidity of water"
@othing is as soft and yielding as water, but for overcoming the hard and rigid, it has no
e.ual" QI GONG FOR BEGINNERS trains the body to be more fluid and relaed,
creating a sense of effortless ease and en0oyment" QI GONG FOR BEGINNERS is a
moving meditation, which allows the mind to sin/ into the moment while the body
circulates internal energy" $lthough the body is moving, the mind remains centered and
calm, creating a dynamic balance between tran.uility and internal strength" #his program
assists in strengthening the entire body by following the natural flow of energy" Five
postures of power are demonstrated with a standing meditation at the end of each flow,
enabling the participant to feel rooted, grounded, and centered"
Benefits
Cultivate internal energy
Quiet the mind
)trengthen the immune system
Feel centered and grounded
Gain spiritual insight
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QI GONG FOR STRESS
*t is the struggle against the flow of life that causes stress" 6D3 of visits by
$mericans to their primary care physicians are stress related, and over one million people
per day miss wor/ in this country because of illness caused by stress" )urprisingly, we
are largely left to our own devices when the need to de!stress becomes critical, as our
society does not readily provide tools to clear stress" <ost people in the modern world
feel they have too much of this stress E the cause of muscular tension and tightness,
aniety, ecessive thin/ing, and wea/ness to the immune system" #he good news is that
stress can be alleviated with the right eercise, movements, and relaation techni.ues"
#his program is about tapping into ones inner resources, using stress as fuel for
productivity, rather than for self!destructive behaviors" Qi Gong offers people the ability
to transform stress into a catalyst for creativity and balance" (sers may benefit from
spending anywhere between &' and 1' minutes to re0uvenate themselves with this
program"
E!e"#ises in#$%&e
Bhythmic movement
=eep breathing
*nvigorating stretches
Affortless flow
Bestorative postures
%artner massage
QI GONG FOR UPPER BACK AND NECK PAIN
$n old Chinese saying observes that Fflowing water never stagnates, and the
hinges of an active door never rust"G #he same is true of our bodies" 8iving in an age of
inactivity and repetitive motion causes tension to accumulate in the upper bac/ and nec/"
2'3 of the (")" population eperiences upper bac/ or nec/ pain at some point in life"
#hrough eercise, stretching, and fluid motion we can alleviate pain and clear tension"
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8i/e water flowing down the mountain, Qi Gong is a form of effortless movement
that recharges the body, refreshes the mind, and brings increased circulation to the nec/
and upper bac/" QI GONG FOR UPPER BACK AND NECK PAIN teaches basic
stretches and eercises to compensate for habitual movements, structural imbalance, and
muscular tension" 9olden also teaches the basics of partner massage, ma/ing this
program an ideal tool for new parents, breastfeeding mothers, or any couple craving a
tension!free upper bac/ and nec/"
E!e"#ises in#$%&e
Focused stretching
Bhythmic movements
=eep breathing
%artner massage using upper bac/ and nec/ pressure points to relieve tension and
pain
QI GONG FOR LOW BACK PAIN
A pain-free back is essential to overall well-being, and to function in daily life.
QI GONG FOR LOW BACK PAIN is specifically designed to open, stretch, mobilize,
and bring circulation to the lower back. Focusing on gentle stretches and fluid
movements, this program is created to alleviate pain, clear tension, build core strength,
and prevent back discomfort from recurring . With millions suffering from lower back
pain, it is essential to have the resources to bring lasting relief. The body has an amazing
capability for self-healing. Qi Gong taps the bodys innate ability to find balance and
harmony. With the proper guidance and exercises, a vital, pain-free back is attainable.
Lee Holden leads the viewer through a four-part stretch and flow sequence. Users may
benefit from spending anywhere between five minutes and an hour to open, elongate,
and recharge their backs with QI GONG FOR LOW BACK PAIN.
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E!e"#ises in#$%&e-
)imple stretches to relieve pain .uic/ly
Core strength eercises to improve lower bac/ support
Flowing movements for deep relaation and structural integrity
%artner massage using low bac/ pressure points to relieve tension and pain
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BIOGRAPHY OF LEE HOLDEN
8ee 9olden is an internationally /nown instructor in meditation, tai chi, and Qi
Gong" 9e and lectures and teaches wor/shops in the (nited )tates, Aurope, and $sia"
9olden is the founder of %acific 9ealing $rts, one of @orthern Californias most
successful wellness practices, which is dedicated to promoting overall health and well!
being by providing the highest .uality treatment, education, and consultation to its
patients" 9e has wor/ed closely with well!/nown #ao master <anta/ Chia, the worlds
foremost epert on Qi Gong, and self!improvement leader =eepa/ Chopra"
$n accomplished athlete with a childhood fascination for martial arts, 9olden
discovered the practice of Qi Gong on a .uest to achieve pea/ sports performance" 9e
attributes his successes as an award!winning varsity high school athlete in trac/, football
and soccer to the practice of Qi Gong" $s a varsity soccer player at 7er/eley, 9olden
in0ured his bac/ and was told he would never play soccer again" #urning to Qi Gong, he
was bac/ on the soccer field within a month" 8ee continues to participate actively in a
variety of recreational sports, including roc/ climbing and beach volleyball"
9olden brings to his practice passion, depth of /nowledge, and diversity of
eperience, including international study and teachingH editing, writing, and consulting in
con0unction with leading epertsH and etensive athletic training and accomplishment" 9e
currently teaches at the Five 7ranches *nstitute for Chinese <edicine and the #win 8a/es
College of <assage and is the founder of %acific 9ealing #ao" 9olden is also the chief
editor for <anta/ Chia, with whom he is collaborating on numerous media and boo/
pro0ects such as #ao Iin: Aercises for 9ealth, Bevitali,ation, 8ongevity, )eual
Befleology, )i 9ealing )ounds, *nner )mile and Cosmic Fusion" 9olden has
facilitated the wor/shops F)eduction of )piritG and F<indC7ody <edicine with =eepa/
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ChopraG in )an =iego, California, and he was the wellness director, stress!management
consultant and acupuncturist to Bob )chneider and $dam )andler on the motion pictures
The Animal and Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo.
9olden also wor/s as a stress management consultant to many corporations in
)ilicon Jalley, including $pple, :C>< and Cisco" 9oldens video Tai Chi for Fitness has
been featured on television shows and numerous maga,ine articles" 9e is a graduate of
("C", 7er/eley, with a 7$ in %sychology" $ =octor of Chinese <edicine, 9olden is also a
graduate of Five 7ranches *nstitute in )anta Cru,, widely considered the leading
acupuncture college in the (")"
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