Qigong is an ancient self healing art that combines movement, breathing techniques, and meditation. Its origins are from China, where it is practiced daily by millions of people. Qigong is a form of internal exercise that fosters wisdom, longevity, well-being, and harmonious living. It is also a philosophy of life that is rooted in Taoism, Buddhism, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Qigong's goal is to become aware of and cultivate one's own qi or internal energy. Daily practice can bring about powerful self healing and transformation. Some symptoms that can benefit from qigong include stress, anxiety, insomnia, pain, fatigue, hypertension, digestive disorders, and loss of balance.

At the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine he studied “Turtle Longevity Qigong” with Roger Lore and the Liu family lineage qigong with Master Liu He. He has also finished a two year healing qigong training course for further self cultivation and teacher training at the Ling Gui International Healing Qigong School. He is certified to teach the forms "One Thousand Hands Buddha Qigong", "6 Sound Therapy Qigong", "8 Treasures Qigong", and "Hui Gong Qigong for the Heart".

To find out more about qigong and Matthew's teachers please visit www.linggui.org