In this video, David J. Coon, Medical Qigong Master, shares three simple but powerful Qigong Exercises to assist you in your weight loss journey.

Typically, when we think of weight loss, we think in terms of calories in versus calories out. We think in terms of percentages of fat for our body weight. We think in terms of slow vs. fast metabolism. We think in terms of the intake of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, and we think in terms of the energy molecule ATP. We also think in terms of cardiovascular exercise as a means to burn fat, such as running, biking, swimming, walking, etc., as well as forms of cross-training like cross fit, martial arts, kickboxing, spartan races, etc.

What if we really don't like exercise or we love to exercise but are injured. Can Qigong help us to lose weight? The answer is yes, it can - depending on what practices you are doing, how often, and what your knowledge of the practices are. Also, are you cleaning up your diet and finding ways to reduce stress? Are you practicing Qigong while you are craving? Are you practicing Qigong preventatively? All of these things will contribute to whether or not you can actually lose weight while practicing Qigong.

David is a Medical Qigong Master with over thirty years of experience facilitating healing for people using Medical Qigong. He is currently an accredited continuing education provider by the NCCAOM, Texas Medical Board, CE Broker, Florida State Board for Acupuncture and Massage Therapy, and California Acupuncture Board.

David is the author of Qigong For Beginners: Your Path to Greater Health & Vitality, available on Lulu.com and Amazon.com. David has also been featured on KGNU radio programs in newspapers around the country. He has published articles in magazines, including “Medical Qigong and Acupuncture, A Cutting Edge Combination,” featured in Acupuncture Today.

When David was fifteen years old, he was diagnosed with a severe spinal disease and told that he would be crippled by the time he was thirty years old. Unwilling to accept this fate, David began intensively studying Oriental Medicine, Medical Qigong, Martial Arts, and Meditation.

David learned how to cultivate and direct the energetic life force called Chi in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Through Qigong practice, David healed his spinal disease completely! David also found that his mood, his attitude, his outlook on life, and his intuition had all increased exponentially. He was drawn to teaching and sharing these healing practices and spiritual counsel with others.

David also has a vast Martial Arts background with Black Belts in Karate, Tae Kwon Do, and Kenpo Karate. He has been an Instructor of Jeet Kune Do and Filipino Martial Arts. He has also studied Japanese Ju Jitsu, Kung Fu, Small Circle Ju Jitsu, Aikido, Chen Style Tai Chi, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Pen Jak Silat, Kendo, and more.

David’s Qigong Practices are underpinned by his Psychology degree from the University of Connecticut and three years of experience as a Professional Counselor in Louisville, Colorado. He also spent three years at the University of Colorado studying Molecular and Cellular Biology to better understand the body's inner workings on a cellular and biochemical level.

He has taught and lectured around the country to both laypeople and professionals about the healing power of Qigong. David’s Qigong practices are now being practiced around the world. They are simple, effective, and can be practiced by anyone at any age. Master David J. Coon will answer these often-asked questions about Qigong and Tai Chi.