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Study on the Character of the Korean Traditional Qigong - The research of the origin of Qigong derived from the Korean concept of mystic hermits [xian] - (한국 기공의 정체성에 관한 연구 -신선가를 중심으로 본 기공의 기원에 관한 고찰-)

  • Lee Jeong Won;Kim Gyeong Cheol;Lee Yang Tae
    • Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine
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    • v.18 no.1
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    • pp.1-7
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    • 2004
  • Oriental Medicine has long been centered around Qi[vital force], hence adopting Qigong and the art of regimen for training the body and relaxing the mind so as to prevent and heal illness. It has not been such a long time since Qigong method had been performed and spot-lighted out of numerous methods in Oriental Medicine. In China and Korea alone, diverse cases and papers are published, only revealing so many steps toward the establishment of diachronic description, theoretical foundation, and clinical practice. Historical approach is an essential part of recognizing a subject. When you step along its path and comprehend what it were, you can also grasp what it is and what it will be. Establishment of Qigong history is also vital to research Qigong in theory and practice. Generally, Qigong was transmitted from China to Korea, whereas the opposite explanation, that it originated from Korean Taoism, is supported by the minority based on certain texts concerning ancient history. In this paper, I support the theory of Korean originality based on the following grounds: First, the location of Qi and Van, the motherland of Chinese Taoism provides a strong evidence that Korean tradition had been absorbed by them and formed the tradition of mystic hermits(shenxian). Second, Guangchengzi, the originator of mystic hermits, is from Dongyi tribe according to Cheonghakjib. Third, the myth of Dangun has pure form of unique Korean folklore possessing the distinctive feature of mystic hermits tradition, uninfluenced by Chinese Taoism. Fourth, in ideographical aspect, the character 'xian(仙)', was invented as the Korean concept of mystic hermits[xian] was flowed in to China. Moreover, There is high probability that it was based on the concept of mystic hermits shown in the myth of Dangun in Its original formation. Fifth, considering the relation between wild ginseng and the tradition of mystic hermits, that tradition can be formed very naturally in Korean area. Sixth, the analogical similarity between archetype of Korean tradition and Taoistic trilogy, the foundational idea of the tradition, gives genealogical basis to its origin. Seventh, the tradition of mystic hermits and Shamanism, which constitues the prototype of Korean mind as an original religious tradition, are undiscernible in their root In Conclusion, We can reach the idea that the origin of Qigong derives from Korean tradition, not that of China. The tradition of mystic hermits was transformed to ego-centric seclusionism when it faced the anarchy of Warring states period in China, whereas it was developed into humane proriety and worship of Heaven base on the programme of 'universal fraternity in pursuit of interst for man'. In prospect, it is highly required to develop and interpret traditional discipline methods in Korea so as to utilize them for clinical Qigong in practice.

An Effect of Qi Gong Gymnastics Program on the Physiopsychological Parameter in Essential Hypertension (기공체조프로그램이 고혈압 환자의 생리.심리적 지수에 미치는 영향)

  • 이명숙;최의순
    • Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
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    • v.28 no.4
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    • pp.856-868
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    • 1998
  • The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of Qigong gymnastics exercise program on the physiopsychological parameter in essential hypertension. The design of the research was a one group pretest-posttest design. A total of 20 pateints with hypertension who were from forty to sixty-five years old participated in the study. The Qigong gymnastics program was carried out twice a week for thirty minutes or forty minutes for six weeks from 22, Sep. to 31, Oct. in 1997. In order to evaluate the effect of the Qigong gymnastics program physiological parameter (blood pressure, pulse rate, FVC, FEV1, Epinephrine, Norepinephrine, Cortisol) and psychological parameter(self-efficacy, Life satisfaction) were measured before and after the exercise program. Collected data was analyzed by the paired t-test with SAS package. The result are as follows : 1) There were significant decrease in systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure, but there was no significant change in pulse rate. 2) There were no significant difference in FVC and FEV1 3) There were significant decrease in epinephrine, norepinephrine and cortisol. 4) There were significant improved in general self-efficacy and life satisfaction. 5) The effect of Qigong gymnastics program by measurement time on blood pressure and pulse rate were as follows : In a systolic blood pressure was gradually significant decreased from 1 week to 6 weeks and diastolic blood pressure was significantly decreased after 4weeks. But there was no significant change in pulse rate. This results suggest that Qigong gymnastics are an appropriate nursing intervention for clients with hypertension. For further research is necessary to reevaluate the effect with a letter experimental design and longer period than 8 weeks for the Qigong gymnastics program.

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Comparative Study on the Configuration Factors and Measurement Method of Yangsaeng Gigong and Psychological Skills Training (양생기공과 심리기술훈련의 구성요인과 측정평가방법의 비교 연구)

  • Jung, Mi-Young;Han, Chang-Hyun;Park, Soo-Jin;Lee, Sang-Nam;Kwon, Young-Kyu
    • Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine
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    • v.22 no.5
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    • pp.1047-1056
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    • 2008
  • If we can evaluate the training results more appropriately and analyze the psychological changes in more objectively, the training can be more efficient and it can help to solve the problems during the training. This research analyzed the similarity and differences of Yangseng Qigong and psychological skill training's components and measurement methods. Also, the research further studied psychological skill training's measurement method. Results : The measurement type of Yangseng Qigong are Sagong, a record of Sagong, Damgong, IIgi, and Sogyeol. Similarly, the measurement type of psychological skills training are questionnaire, interview, personal profile, and observation of a single subject. Despite the similarities between the measurement type of Yangsaeng Qigong and psychological skills training, unfortunately there are differences in the contents. Thus, If we introduce strengths of each method to the other, we may have better measurement methods. The questionnaire method of psychological skills training is the most commonly used method, because it gives concrete, objective, reliable and highly reproducible results. If we refer to the questionnaire development process in psychological skills training, we can have objective and concrete measurement tool for Yangsaeng Qigong training. In the psychological skills training measurement tool development process, there are 5 stages; test conception, test preparation, test execution, question analysis, and test modification. Furthermore, the requirements for the good survey are reliability, validity, practicality, and cultural appropriateness. Through this study, we reached the conclusion that we need to combine two methods together to develop a better method because Yangsaeng Qigong places importance on comprehensive method and realization while psychological skills training places importance on analytical method and objective evaluation. And It seems that a practical study is needed to resolve the concerete problems of Yansaeng Qigong through these concrete cases.

A Study of the Traditional Korean Medicine Focusing on Yookdaesungsang(六大成象) in "Hoesamgyeong(會三經)" ("회삼경(會三經)"의 육대성상(六大成象)을 중심(中心)으로 한 한의학적(韓醫學的) 연구(硏究))

  • Oh, Iung-Ho;Ban, Chang-Yul;Park, Hwang-Jin;Lee, Sang-Nam
    • Journal of Haehwa Medicine
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    • v.23 no.1
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    • pp.57-69
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    • 2014
  • This study is based on "Hoesamgyeong(會三經)", the interpretation of the Lecture on Truth of "Samilshingo(三一神誥:Korea's national scripture)". And the goal of this study is to arrange theoretical system of Korean traditional qigong training by doing research on the principles of qigong that are contained in Yookdaesungsang(六大成象) on the basis of Traditional Korean Medicine. Yookdaesungsang(六大成象) is the ideas that appeared for the first time in "Hoesamgyeong(會三經)". Yookdaesungsang(六大成象) refers to Kong(空), Yol(熱), Jin(震), Seup(濕), Han(寒) and Ko(固), which mean six elements of nature. And they correspond with Sung(性), Myoung(命), Jung(精), Sim(心), Ki(氣) and Shin(身) respectively, which are fundamental components of human beings according to the Lecture on Truth of "Samilshingo(三一神誥)". This has a thread of connection with the ideas of 'the unity of nature and human beings(天人合一)' or 'the correspondence between nature and human beings(天人相應)' in Traditional Korean Medicine. From the standpoint of modern science, what are more tangible such as Seup(濕), Han(寒), and Ko(固) are considered as changes in states of matter by activities, while what are relatively intangible such as Kong(空), Yol(熱), and Jin(震) are regarded as wave energy. And in the ideas of three yin(三陰) and three yang(三陽), on which the meridian system of Traditional Korean Medicine is based, Taeyang(太陽)-Soeum(少陰), Yangmyung(陽明)-Taeeum(太陰), and Soyang(少陽)-Gweoleum(厥陰) are respectively ins and outs of the human body and they keep the balance between yin and yang such as cold(寒)-hot(熱), dry(燥)-wet(濕), and slow(緩)-fast(急). As these cold(寒)-hot(熱), dry(燥)-wet(濕), and slow(緩)-fast(急) correspond with Han(寒)-Yol(熱), Jin(震)-Seup(濕), and Kong(空)-Ko(固), the correlation between Yookdaesungsang(六大成象) and the meridian system can be ascertained. As mentioned above, the principles of Qigong in "Hoesamgyeong(會三經)" are based on traditional ideas and accord closely with the principles of Traditional Korean Medicine. Therefore, further researches on the correlations between principles of Qigong unique to Korean tradition and Traditional Korean Medicine are required.

The Influence of Qigong Exercise Intervention upon a Change in Glucose, Blood Lipid and SFT(Senior Fitness Test) in Elderly Women (기(氣)체조 운동중재가 여성고령자의 혈당, 혈중지질, 체력(SFT) 변화에 미치는 영향)

  • Kim, Ji-Sun
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.18 no.6
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    • pp.136-144
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    • 2017
  • This study analyzed the influence of Qigong exercise intervention upon a change in glucose, blood lipid, and SFT(senior fitness test) of elderly women and to closely examine the efficacy of a Qigong exercise intervention to promote the health of older women. As research subjects, 24 elderly women aged over 80 were divided into Qigong group(n=12) and control group(n=12), respectively, and the program was carried out for 60 minutes per a day, five times per week for 24 weeks. Data were analyzed using SPSS WIN 20.0, repeated measures ANOVA. The Qigong group had a significantly lower glucose level than the control group. Second, the blood lipid and neutral fat(TG) was reduced significantly in the Qigong group than the control group. The total cholesterol(TC), high-density lipoprotein(HDL-C), and low-density lipoprotein(LDL-C) did not show a significant difference. Third, as for SFT, the leg strength, leg flexibility, and total body endurance were significantly higher in the Qigong group than in the control group. Therefore, Qigong has an influence on the reduction in glucose and neutral fat(TG) and upon the improvement in SFT(leg strength, leg flexibility, and total body endurance) of elderly women, and may show effectiveness as an exercise prescription program for older women.

The Study about Training Method of Jinhee-Twentyfour method Qigong(陳希夷二十四節氣坐功導引) in Jusaengpalgen - Spring Season - (${\ll}$준생팔전${\gg}$에 기재된 진희이이십사절기좌공도인법(陳希夷二十四節氣坐功導引法)에 대한 연구 I - 춘계양생(春季養生) -)

  • Lee Sang-Jae;Lee Song-Shil;Kim Kwang-Ho
    • Journal of Society of Preventive Korean Medicine
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    • v.5 no.2
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    • pp.1-7
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    • 2001
  • Jinhee-Twentyfour method Qigong (陳希夷二十四節氣坐功導引) is a traditional exercise which is known as qi-gong. It was first mentioned in ${\ll}$保生心鑒${\gg}$ published in Myung dynasty. But it is very difficult to know how to master Jinhee-Twentyfour method Qigong (陳希夷二十四節氣坐功導引) So we studied the training methods by analizing several books such as ${\ll}$遵生八${\gg}$ and ${\ll}$內外功圖說輯要${\gg}$ which have pictures of the training methods. It is known that to train Jinhee-Twentyfour method Qigong (陳希夷二十四節氣坐功導引) is not only limited to the exercise of the body but also training of the mind is an important factor. It is very important to know that the system of Hyung(形), Qi(氣), Sin(神) is needed for Jinhee-Twentyfour method Qigong (陳希夷二十四節氣坐功導引)

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Autogenic Training and Psychotherapy in Oriental Medicine (자율훈련법(自律訓練法)과 한방정신요법(韓方精神療法))

  • Whang Wei-Wan;Kim Jong-Woo
    • Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
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    • v.12 no.1
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    • pp.59-65
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    • 2001
  • In many aspects, autogenic training was similar to qigong, yoga and Zen applied in the psychotherapy of oriental medicine. And AT and oriental psychotherapy were much alike in methods in the view of composed of systematic training. If we wanted to get more available effects at AT, we needed to attach the qigong's concepts of control mind, posture, and respiration. Therefore, oriental psychotherapy like qigong and AT were useful methods for treat psychosomatic and stress-related disease.

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Qigong and Anti-aging (기공여방지쇠노적작용(氣功與防止衰老的作用))

  • Quan Xin-Yu;Lee Kyung-Sub;Nam Sang-Su
    • Journal of Society of Preventive Korean Medicine
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    • v.8 no.1
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    • pp.155-161
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    • 2004
  • The average life span is expanded due to the development of modem society, material and cultural life and increasing level of public health. This means that the aging society is rapidly progressing. Geniatric diseases also have increased due to increasing of the aged population. Along with an increase of the aged patient, the anti-aging, prevention of geniatric disease and quality of life is tending high on social concern and medical issues. Many reports showed the evidence to the positive anti-aging effect of Oriental medicine. Qigong therapy, a kind of Oriental medicine, has been used to prevent aging and life prolongation with positive effect for many thousand years. Therefore, qigong practice is popular and common to middle age and old age in China.

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Research clinical trends on Gigong(氣功, Qigong) in the Korean Journal (한국(韓國) 저널에 게재(揭載)된 기공관련(氣功關聯) 임상(臨床) 연구(硏究) 동향(動向) 분석(分析) )

  • Han, Chang-Hyun;Lee, Sang-Nam;Kwon, Young-Kyu;Ahn, Sang-Woo;Choi, Sun-Mi
    • Journal of Korean Medical classics
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    • v.21 no.3
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    • pp.297-306
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    • 2008
  • Background : Gigong(氣功, Qigong) is one energy-healing intervention used to prevent and cure ailments and to improve health through regular practice. Although Gigong(氣功, Qigong) - neither itself nor its postulated mechanism of action - are within the paradigm of modern Western medical science, effects on the human body could be possible. Objectives : This study aims to review the bibliography, biological responses and therapeutic effects of Gigong. In the process, this review will grasp trends in this field of studies and will direct further researches into the right direction. Method : The computerized Korean databases were searched from their respective inceptions up to January 2008. The search terms used were 'Gi(氣, Qi)', 'Gigong(氣功, Qigong)', 'Doin(導引)', 'Training', 'Bioenergy', 'life nurturing' and random or Korean language terms related to Gigong. Several specialized journals were also manually searched for relevant articles. Result : Since the 1990's, Gigong papers in the Korean Literature is increased. Clinical research studies are among the most control design study. Research subjects are less patient than the general public. The most common treatment disease was Musculo-skeletal disorder Conclusions : The depth study for the each Gigong(氣功, Qigong) is needed. Specifically, I think it should be a clinical studies and qualitative research methods for evaluation are needed.

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A Study on the Effects of Chinese Qigong and Kundalini Yoga Meditations on the Heart Rate Variability of Skilled Students (중국 기공 및 쿤달리니 요가 명상이 숙련자의 심박변이율(HRV) 변화에 미치는 영향에 관한 연구)

  • Jang, Dae-Geun;Jang, Jae-Keun;Park, Seung-Hun;Hahn, Minsoo
    • Journal of Biomedical Engineering Research
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    • v.33 no.3
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    • pp.141-147
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    • 2012
  • In this paper, we have investigated effects of two specific meditations (Chinese qigong meditation and Kundalini yoga meditation) on the heart rate variability (HRV), which is a well-known quantitative measure of autonomic balance, of skilled students. To analyze the effects, the MIT/BIH physionet database was utilized. The database includes RR intervals of eight skilled Chinese qigong meditators (5 women and 3 men; age range 26-35) and four skilled Kundalini yoga meditators (2 women and 2 men; age range 20-52). RR intervals of each subject were measured before and during the meditations. For HRV analysis, we have used typical four HRV parameters - the low frequency to high frequency power ratio (LF/HF ratio), SD2/SD1 ratio, sample entropy, and fractal dimension. The LF/HF ratio was calculated by the autoregressive spectrum and the SD2/SD1 ratio was derived from the Poincar$\grave{e}$ plot. The sample entropy was computed from the phase space plot and the fractal dimension was estimated by the Higuchi's algorithm. In the experiments, the Wilcoxon signed rank test was employed because we used small datasets and compared HRV parameters before and during the meditations. As a result, we have found increment of the LF/HF and SD2/SD1 ratios in both meditations; whereas the sample entropy is decreased during the meditations. In addition, the fractal dimension is increased during the Chinese qigong meditation; whereas it is decreased during the Kundalini yoga meditation. The results show that the sympathetic nervous system is generally more activated in skilled Chinese qigong and Kundalini yoga meditators, but the activation of the parasympathetic nervous tone is suppressed.