The Secrets of Qi:
The Concept of Qi in Ancient Texts
Taking this course you will be able to
- Improve your treatment plans through deeper physiology and pathology understanding.
- Develop your understanding of Ying and Wei Qi, Zong and Yuan Qi, Zheng and Xie Qi.
- Realize the nature of these different kinds of Qi and how they interact in humans.
- Know the Chinese characters used for different kinds of Qi and the implication rising from that.
- Appreciate the crucial concept of Qi, by diving into its origin as seen in ancient texts, with the knowledge of world renown Sinologist Elisabeth Rochat de la Vallé.
Course Overview
Join Senior Sinologist Elisabeth Rochat de la Vallé on a journey to find the origins and meanings of Qi, a central concept in the daily work of any TCM practitioner and the most fundamental concept of Chinese culture.
In this course Elisabeth walks us through the process of evolving notions through time, and points to crucial understandings of what the terms of different kinds of Qi mean, manifesting in our patients (Ying and Wei Qi, Zong and Yuan Qi, Zheng and Xie Qi).
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I understand that the information in this course presented by the Provider and/or Instructor(s) is for educational purposes only and should only be applied with appropriate clinical judgment and used by a trained and licensed
practitioner. Governmental laws and regulations vary from region to region and the contents of this course vary in permissible usage. The participant is required to check their local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding the practice requirements and scope of practice issues and the use of the information of this course including, but not limited to, theory, herbal medicine, and acupuncture. I acknowledge that NCCAOM does not endorse any specific treatment regimens of any kind. Furthermore, if I use any modalities or treatments taught in this course, I agree to waive, release, indemnify, discharge, and covenant not to sue NCCAOM from and against any liability, claims, demands, or causes of action whatsoever, arising out of any injury, loss, or damage that a person may sustain related to the use of the information in this course. I understand that this Release is governed by the laws of District of Columbia, U.S.A. and shall survive the termination or expiration of this course.
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