S1 Ep 4 - Making Health Simple: An introduction to Qigong with Guest Master Liu He

In this episode of the Third Opinion MD podcast, I’m honored to be interviewing a renowned qigong master, Master Liu He. Master Liu is a part of the Ling Gui lineage of qigong, a school with teachings that have been passed down for 2,000 years. I have worked with Master Liu since 2015, and have found that her presence and teachings guide me and ground me in profound ways.

Master Liu began her training at the age of 4 under the guidance of her grandfather, a highly respected qigong master and Chinese medical doctor who treated the last Emperor of China. By age 14, Master Liu attained the level of qigong master and was given permission by her grandfather to teach others; a privilege traditionally reserved only for men.

Her life has been dedicated to sharing with others all that has been given to her. She teaches medical qigong and healing techniques extensively throughout China, Europe, and the United States, and is currently on the faculty of the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in Portland, Oregon.

In this episode, Master Liu and I discuss:

• The definition of Qigong (Qi is translated loosely as “energy” or “life force”, and Gong as “practice” or “cultivation”)
• The role Qigong plays in your energy and health
• Some of the differences between Eastern and Western Medicine
• How integrating Eastern and Western practices in medicine can help us better develop our own third opinion in medicine
• Cultivating good health
• Our minds as fourth-dimensional space, and how this is different from the standard Western thinking
• The roots of Qigong, and its relationship to Traditional Chinese Medicine, yoga, Yin Yang theory, and Five Element theory
• Approaching Qigong from a beginner’s mindset
• Learning to trust our senses and bodies

Resources:

Master Liu’s Website: https://linggui.org/

Master Liu on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masterliuhe/

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Dr. Barbara de la Torre started Third Opinion MD as a way to spark a wave of change in the way we practice medicine, how we care for ourselves, how physicians are treated, and how we can navigate through the existing healthcare system. Information on this podcast is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional.