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Qigong, basics of Theory and Practice

Qigong Health Excercises

26 & 27 September 2026
Luigi Kwas
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26 & 27 September 2026

Medical Qigong is one of the oldest therapeutic methods within Traditional Chinese Medicine. It has long been applied both for the personal development of practitioners and as a supportive approach in patient care.

This course offers a practical introduction to techniques that help practitioners develop and work with Qi, both for their own well-being and in the context of treating others. The methods presented can be integrated with Acupuncture, Tuina, and Herbal therapy.
Attention is also given to one-on-one guidance, enabling practitioners to support patients in learning simple Qigong exercises that may complement their treatment process.
This course is intended for practitioners seeking to deepen their practical skills in Qigong within a clinical or therapeutic setting.

Day 1: Qigong Health Exercises – Part 1

Aim: To introduce fundamental principles and internal dynamics of Qigong in relation to health and self-improvement.

  • The “18 Tongbei” exercises and Swinging Arms as dynamic warm-up methods for meridian activation
  • Posture practice (standing, sitting, lying, and walking)
  • Relaxation through Stillness Qigong
  • Supporting techniques such as Paida (body tapping), Dao Fa (shaking methods), and self-massage

Day 2: Qigong Health Exercises – Part 2

Aim: To further develop understanding and practical application of Qigong for health and clinical use.

  • Dynamic health-oriented Qigong exercises, including:
    • Neck exercises
    • Arm and shoulder exercises
    • Spinal exercises
    • Hip exercises
    • Leg exercises
  • Posture practice (standing, sitting, lying, and walking)
  • Introductory mind-regulating practices
  • Supporting techniques such as Paida, Dao Fa, and self-massage
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Luigi Kwas

Luigi Kwas holds a bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering and Counselling. He has been practising Qigong and Taijiquan regularly since 1991, training with Master Tang Wei from Nanjing, who was based in Amsterdam, and with Dr. Shen Hongxun from Shanghai, who was based in Ghent, Belgium. He also travelled to China and Taiwan several times for training and competition.

His first formal introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine dates back to 1992, when he attended his first course in BUQI Medical Qigong with Dr. Shen Hongxun at the BUQI Institute in Belgium. He was so profoundly impressed by the knowledge base and skills of this Medical Qigong system that he repeated the same course five times over a period of ten years.
From 2009 to 2011, he also attended the Medical Qigong course with Dr. Wang Weixiang at Shenzhou Open University of TCM in Amsterdam. In addition to Medical Qigong, he studied Tuina at the Total Health Academy (2016–2018) and at the OHM Academy (2018–2019). At the latter institution, he taught Qigong and Medical Qigong to various groups for seven years.

Luigi Kwas has been teaching Qigong, Shengong, Medical Qigong, and Taijiquan for more than 25 years in Amsterdam, Haarlem, Delft, and Zutphen. At his practice in Haarlem, he has been treating patients with Counselling, Medical Qigong, Tuina, and Personal Coaching & Training for over 20 years.

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