To Join Click Here ANCIENT WISDOM FOR TODAY'S LIFESTYLES Many cultures have used the human energy system for  promoting health of body, mind and spirit. Qigong is a five-thousand-year-old  Chinese  energy healing system. It is one of the most powerful components of Traditional Chinese  Medicine. Scientific research has proven that medical Qigong can promote health, boost the  immune system, enhance circulation, reduce stress, delay aging, cure disease and extend  life where all else has failed. The basic aim is to bring the body into a state of balance  and self-regulation. People around the world are seeking cost-effective means of keeping  themselves healthy in an increasingly urban environment where stress takes its toll.  Teaching people to help and heal themselves through the discipline of Qigong is a gift  that has been passed down through the ages. It deserves to be recognized, researched and  included as a part of mainstream life and the health care system. Let's join together  to educate the general population and policy makers, and to share knowledge with one  another.  The WORLD QIGONG FEDERATION The World Qigong Federation will bring Qigong Masters and  practitioners, scientists and researchers together to exchange information and  broaden the influence of Qigong in mainstream health care and all aspects of life.  The global connections will make Qigong better known among the world's peoples and  improve access to this powerful energy system as a means of maintaining good health and healing disease. By coming together we can foster good health and healing for  the world's people with this powerful healing techniques. By using Qigong's many  effective styles and long history of improving and maintaining health, individuals can be given the power to manage their own health and well-being. GOALS OF THE WORLD QIGONG FEDERATION Promote global unity through promotion of Qigong as an effective mainstream  method of healing, and as a way of enhancing the quality of life Define Qigong as an essential component of Complementary Alternative Medicine  (CAM) Integrate Qigong with Western medicine Create a link to the World Health Organization (WHO) and inform policy makers Foster creation of National Associations Foster cooperation among National Qigong Associations, while preserving their  national character and uniqueness Foster research Qigong: "An ancient, subtle energy healing art and science for today's lifestyle" -Dr. Effie Chow     INTERNATIONAL SPONSORSHIP We are currently seeking individual and corporate partners worldwide for the creation of international chapters of the worldwide association. Please send background information on yourself or your organization for consideration. THE TIME FOR NETWORKING IS NOW There is a burgeoning interest in the west among the general population in self-healing and in trying new ways to improve health and energy. Many who  have tried other therapies are looking for help with conditions which seem incurable.  People are asking for the names of healers and teachers whom they can trust.  Masters, teachers amd practitioners of Qigong want to be up-to-date on research. The  East West Academy of Healing Arts (EWAHA) with requests and cooperation from many  of these people has taken the initiative to inaugurate the World Qigong Federation  and the American Qigong Association in 1997. EWAHA has been working since 1973 to  integrate western medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine, to educate people about  Qigong as an effective system for maintaining health, curing disease and  improving  life. EWAHA continues to emphasize the oneness of body, mind and spirit. We welcome  all people. FACT SHEET I. History: Discussion of establishing a World Qigong Federation and the American Qigong Association began in the early 1990's; both organizations were ratified prior to the Second World Congress on Qigong and the First American Qigong Association Conference held in San Francisco, California on November 20-26, 1997.  It was decided by those present at the first meeting in 1997 to speed up the organizational process of both organizations they would initially be incorporated under the non-profit status of East West Academy of Healing Arts (EWAHA) for financial support by EWAHA until such time that it is advantageous for them to be free standing.  The Bylaws of EWAHA Corporation would be used.  EWAHA non-profit status papers and EWAHA Bylaws (available upon request). II. Mission Statement: The World Qigong Federation (WQF) will bring Qigong Masters and practitioners, Scientists and researchers together to exchange information and broaden the influence of  Qigong in mainstream health care and all aspects of life.  The global connections will make Qigong better known among the world's peoples and improve access to this powerful energy system as a means of maintaining good health and healing disease.  By coming together we can foster good health and healing for the world's people with this powerful healing technique.  By using Qigong's many effective styles and long history of improving and maintaining health, individuals can be given the power to manage their own health and well-being. III. Goals of WQF: •  Promote global unity through promotion of Qigong as an effective mainstream method of healing, and as a way of enhancing the quality of life •  Define Qigong as an essential component of Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) •  Integrate Qigong with Western medicine •  Create a link to the World Health Organization (WHO) and inform policy makers •  Foster creation of National Associations in different counties •  Foster cooperation among different countries' Qigong Associations, while preserving their national character and uniqueness •  Foster research  IV. International Sponsorship: Dr. Lida Feng and Dr. Wu Jin,   China Master Sifu Kiew Kit Wong,  Malaysia Dr. Effie Chow,  USA and Canada Dr. Steven Aung,  Canada Master Andreas Kuhne,  Germany Binhui He, China / USA Lin Zhang Peng, China Dr. Hector Solorzano,  Mexico Master Adrian Florea,  Romania Dr. Richard Yennie, USA Dr. Frances Brisbane, USA Dr. Gaspar Garcia, Spain Dr. Nan Lu, USA V. Board of Directors: President Dr. Effie Chow (USA & Canada) Vice President Dr. Lida Feng (China) Secretary Master Sifu Kiew Kit Wong (Malaysia) Treasurer  Dr. Steven Aung (Canada) Board of Directors Dr. Wu Jin (China/Canada), Master Andreas Kuhne (Germany), Dr. Hector Solorzano (Mexico), Master Adrian Florea (Romania), Master Sikung Lowe (England), Master Peter Andraes (Thailand), Dr. Kangmin Shu (China), Master Wang Yan (The Netherlands),  Master Sifu Kiew Kit Wong (Malaysia), Master Binhui He (China), Dr. Richard Yennie (USA), Dr. Frances Brisbane (USA), Dr. Evelyn Lee (USA). VI. Advisory Committee Chair:  Clinical (include standards and ethics) – Dr. Lida Feng & Dr. Effie Chow Education (include standards and ethics) – Master Sikung Lowe & Master Wang Yan Finance –Dr. Steven Aung & Dr. Hector Solorzano Membership – Master Andreas Kuhne, Master Adrian Florea, Binhui He & Richard Yennie Policies – Dr. Wu Jin, Dr.Rene Goris, Dr. Frances Brisbane Public Relations/Promotion – Master Sifu Kiew Kit Wong & Peter Andraes Scientific/Research – Master Binhui He & Dr. Kangmin Shu International faculty:  135 VII. Membership:  In June 1997 there were forty-two members registered in WQF. Membership continues to increase, especially from the Congresses and Conferences.  This creates visibility and an opportunity for people to attend meetings and be a part of the organization.  Now there are 435 members. VIII. World Congresses on Qigong: There have been five prestigious and dignified World Congresses on Qigong held in North America since 1990, which offer a platform to bring top Qigong Masters, and Qigong Scientists from China and around the world to North America to properly introduce Qigong to the West.  The First World Congress on Qigong was held in Berkeley, CA. The 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th World Congresses on Qigong were held in San Francisco, California. A Special Qigong Summit was held in Washington, D.C. World Congresses on Qigong have been occurring for the following purposes: •  To broaden the influence of Qigong as a viable practice for enhancing health in everyday life and as an effective system for use in mainstream healthcare •  To bring together people to determine policies, to pursue research on Qigong and to act as a springboard for raising funds for much needed scientific research •  To inaugurate an international and national organizations to promote the benefits of Qigong, and its Masters of Excellence, worldwide and in the United States •  To involve government as co-sponsorships •  To declare annually a World Qigong Week and a World Qigong Day o November 22, 1997, The Honorable Willie Brown, Mayor of San Francisco, declared "Dr. Effie Chow Day" and presented her with the Proclamation at the opening of the Congress.  o November 15-21, 1999, The Honorable Willie Brown, Mayor of San Francisco, declared "World Qigong Week" & November 20, 1999 as "World Qigong Day" and presented Dr. Effie Chow with the Proclamation at the opening of the Congress. The following World Congresses recognized outstanding Qigong Masters and Qigong Scientists who were recipients of these awards: The First World Congress on Qigong was held in Berkeley, California in 1990 o Chia Mantak – Qigong Master for 1990 (Thailand) o Yoshiaki Omura, MD, ScD, FACA, FICAE – Qigong Scientist for 1990 (USA) The Second Congress on Qigong and the First American Qigong Association Conference was held in San Francisco, California on November 20-26, 1997.  o Sifu Kiew Kit Wong – Qigong Master of the Year for 1997  (Malaysia) o Katsumi Niikura – KI Master of the Year for 1997  (USA)  o Lida Feng, PhD – Qigong Scientist of the Year for 1997  (China)  o Effie Poy Yew Chow, PhD, RN, DiplAc (NCCAOM) – Visionary of the Year for 1997  (USA)  o Ken Sancier, PhD – Recognized for his accomplishments in the Promotion of Qigong for 1997  (USA) The Third World Congress on Qigong and the Second American Qigong Association Conference was held in San Francisco, California on November 19-21, 1999. o Wang Yan – Qigong Master of the Year for 1999  (The Netherlands) o Binhui He – Qigong Master of the Year for 1999  (China)  o International Society of Life Information Science (ISLIS) received Qigong Scientist Group of the Year for 1999  (Japan) o Nan Lu, OMD, L.Ac – Visionary of the Year for 1999  (USA) o Effie Poy Yew Chow, PhD, RN, DiplAc (NCCAOM) – World Humanism Award of the Year for 1999  (USA) The Qigong Summit 2000 and The Third American Qigong Association Conference was held in Washington DC on April 21-23, 2000. o Bill Douglas – Community Service Award 2000  (USA) o Kevin Chen, PhD, MPH – Qigong Scientist of the Year for 2000  (USA) o Garri Garripoli – Media Excellence of the Year Award 2000  (USA) o Zhi Xiang Gao – Qigong Master of the Year for 2000  (China) o Grand Master Fei Long Qi – Hard Qigong Master of the Year for 2000  (China) The Fourth World Congress on Qigong and the Fourth American Qigong Association Conference was held in San Francisco, California on May 4-6, 2000. o Janet Wu, PhD, ND, DD & Tom Wu, MD, PhD, CN, DSc – Community Service Award 2001  (USA) o Wenwei Ou – Qigong Master of the Year for 2001  (USA) o Professor Zhong Peng Lin – Qigong Scientist of the Year Award 2001 (USA) o Rustum Roy – Visionary of the Year for 2001  (USA) The 5th World Congress on Qigong and the Fifth American Qigong Association Conference was held in San Francisco, California on November 1 - 4, 2002. o Alex Feng, L.Ac, OMD, PhD – Community Service Award 2002  (USA) o Kangmin Shu, MD – Qigong Scientist of the Year for 2002  (USA) o Deepak Chopra, MD — Humanitarian Award of the Year 2002 o Zhi Gang Sha, Master – Qigong Master of the Year: Soul & Spirit for 2002 o Jian-Dong Zhang, MD – Qigong Master of the Year: Hard Qi and Medical Qigong for 2002  (China) o Chin-Sheng Tu, Master – Qigong Master of the Year:Wushu and Medical Qigong for 2002 o Kongstantin G. Korotkov, PhD – Visionary of the Year Award for 2002 o Nicholas Martin Tschense – 1st Children & Youth Project for Healing and Peace Award