Qi gong is a Chinese practice combining mindfulness of breathing with physical exercises. To master this skill, one needs a good teacher to explore the various sensations connected within one's body during breathing practice.

Because it is difficult to teach a feeling, we also let our customized equiment help patients discover this physical awareness. At the Original Yin School, we believe that subconscious exercise has the most lasting effects.

One must go to a state of being half awake and half asleep to reinforce this subconscious memory. This state affects the parasympathetic nervous system to strengthen the organs.

Our qi gong practice is suited for weary patients to relax into a series of postures under my guidance. With the support of gravity, springs and props, people of all ages and abilities can benefit from the Original Yin School qi gong practice while dissolving workout injuries or emotional stress.

Developed with my brother Che-Hao Albert Chang, Ph.D., the Original Yin School's qi gong emphasizes feminine (yin) principles. It teaches the awareness of different levels in the use of force and which kinds of forces we are applying during various exercises.

At the Original Yin School, our relaxed breathworks uses sophisticated physical therapy equipment, including a QuickGym / ROM Machine for tai chi-like movements, rehabilitation reformers especially designed for relaxed core and abdominal muscles training, and Bowflex Revolution XP machines to practice passive yoga-like breathing exercises.

Outcomes include core strength, natural weight loss, beauty and rejuvenation, repair of old injuries, improved mood, increased flexibility, and sense of well-being. Original Yin School qi gong can provide the benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine without the acupuncture needles.