I learned Western anatomy and physiology in acupuncture college and I’m all for “translating” Chinese terms into the closest Western counterpart. I often speak about the CNS and have been doing so for decades. When I teach nurses, doctors, or psychologists, I speak their language!

From the perspective of the Western established medical system, the qigong movement still need to integrate medical theory in its curriculum to be able to become part of the health care system. And yes, all old-school practitioners gasp at the idea…
Roger Jahnke wrote an article about it, years ago. It is still valid and readable.
Modern physiology, with focus on the autonomic nervous system, has a lot to offer. It is xin-(heart/mind) centered, seeing the sympathetic nervous system as several parallel systems works really well with wuxing theory.
Understanding Respiratory Sinus Arrythmia and Baroreflex sensitivity explains the 10-30-60 rule in medical terms.

Please notice that I do not say that you can/should translate jing-qi-shen to biological terms. That is not the point, we are speaking about different paradigms here. But if you truly want to be a part of the health care system, you would be well of speaking the language. And it will further your understanding of the Art.

I have practiced since 1994,and I work clinically with this within a public health care system, at a hospital, and when physicians refer patients to me they understand what the patients are getting.

Briefly, I’m Jim – a Qigong Practitioner. I’ve studied with masters here in Australia and China.

I agree with your points. Although maybe applicable to Australia and the Australian culture, perhaps some other aspects to look at:

(a) Qigong is not part of western culture. Historically cultural changes came with integration by whatever means. Won’t happen that way except via invasion and that isn’t likely. The lack of a central national organization representing Qigong means very little of the aims and benefits trickle out to the population. No lobbying at Government ministerial level results in the attitude of “western medicine is the only way” – an attitude promoted by global pharmaceutical corporations.

(b) It seems then that a way to ease Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) from the fringe and in to our mainstream culture is political influence. That of course is related to politicians retaining their seats, and that means gaining sufficient votes. So…….influence would seem to be required also from the people.

While political lobbying requires organization and a lot of money, it appears to be a quicker approach. But……it needs to be combined with public lobbying.

(c) How to gain Qigong awareness within the population? There doesn’t seem to be a simple answer.

Publicity by individual teachers via all viable means produces little to no result. That suggests publicity needs to be generated from a national or global authority.

In conclusion – it appears there are many single organizations and individual teachers in western countries. Perhaps united under a national body would be a start?

Thanks for the kind words, Barbara.

I’m glad you’re getting results from qigong! Regarding my programs, my flagship course is 12-months long. You can read all about it here: https://flowingzen.mykajabi.com/p/qigong-101-the-art-of-healing-for-busy-people

I am doing a lower-lever teaching certification this summer in Costa Rica. It’s a 50-hour certificate. The retreat is full, but you can read about it here: https://flowingzen.mykajabi.com/p/costa-rica-teacher-training-2018

Keep on practicing!

Love your work!!!

Yep. Thanks. I fixed the error.

Good for you, Kaz. And by the way, I don’t really think the revolution will fail. I just want everyone to wake up and pay attention!