Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) research projects in twelve major US universities (e.g. Harvard, Columbia, Stanford) have been funded by the National Institutes of Health's Office of Alternative Medicine (OAM) in Washington , D.C. Thirty-four medical schools have integrated CAM courses in the basic curriculum. In fact, departments that incorporate Qui Gong in Bethesda, MD and more in their research criteria have been set up in those universities.

Finding a Qualified Instructor

How do you choose your teacher? Well, go to tai chi schools, acupuncture and martial arts institutions. It would also be helpful to get referrals from people whom you trust. You can also find an excellent resource, the NQA directory, which is a listing of instructors at www.NQA.org . Remember to assess the instructor's background and experience. Visit a class and evaluate whether it's right for you.

The information provided above is courtesy of the National Qui gong (Chi Kung) Association USA - address at PO Box 252, Lakeland, MN 55043 and phone number at 888-815-1893.

Carlos Durana has been praticing and teaching Qui gong in Bethesda, MD and Reston, VA for more than twenty-five years and teaches classes and seminars in Qui gong. Click here for information on the current schedule.