A Brief History of Qi

This presentation explores the philosophical concepts surrounding the topic of vital energy in China and their historical development. In addition to the focus on the cultural background, the practical applications of qi in the related domains of Chinese medicine, nourishing life practices and the martial arts, are discussed from a variety of angles.
Heiner Fruehauf, PhD, is the Founding Professor of the College of Classical Chinese Medicine at the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. He lectures in North America, Europe, and China, and has authored a wide variety of articles and textbooks in the field of Chinese medicine. His interest in preserving some of the traditional features of East Asian medicine led him to develop a database dedicated to the archiving of classical knowledge, where a selection of his publications can be accessed (ClassicalChineseMedicine.org). His strong belief in the clinical efficacy of Chinese herbal medicine led him to found The Healing Order, a wellness center in the Columbia River Gorge specializing in the holistic treatment of difficult and recalcitrant diseases.