Abstract
The
practice of hathayoga is based on the following assumptions: complexity
and multidimensionality of various positive influences on an
individual's wholeness through the mind, body and their conscious
control. On the other hand, the practice of the qigong of 18
Luohan Hands is based on slow movements designed to mobilise qi within
the body. This article presents a conceptual integration of yoga and qigong
when considering the congruence of beneficial effects for various
systems of the body and prevention of low back pain (LBP). The author
emphasizes the usefulness of qigong and yoga practice in clinical
units and explains how the essence of these practices relates to each
other. The justification of this fusion as well as differences between
these two modalities are also described and explained. Within the scope
of this article the existence of several similarities between these two
practices has been suggested for both practitioners and researchers.
They can obtain valuable and additional arguments through
cross-fertilization of ideas across presented studies united by shared,
underlying biomechanical concepts and physiological effects. Such
conceptual enrichment may be a useful source of inspiration for qigong
and yoga practitioners who tend to prevent LBP and therapists
(physiotherapists, occupational therapists, rehabilitants, nurses,
bodywork and movement therapists or massage therapists) intended to
manage their patients' back pains and overall health on a daily basis.
- PMID:
- 21526369
- [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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