About Chi Flow for Health | South Jersey

About Diane Ramftl 

Qigong/Tai Chi Instructor

Diane Ramftl has been a passionate Qigong and Tai Chi instructor for many years. After a life-altering accident years ago left her struggling to regain her balance, Diane turned to Tai Chi as a potential solution. To her astonishment, within a few short weeks of practicing these ancient arts, she experienced a remarkable improvement in her well-being. This transformative experience ignited a deep desire within her to share these self-healing practices with others. 
Driven by her newfound passion, Diane dedicated herself to studying the arts of Qigong and Tai Chi. She received her certification as a Medical Qigong Practice Leader from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi (I.I.Q.T.C.). Additionally, she was privileged to study under esteemed Qigong and Tai Chi masters, such as Dr. Roger Jahnke, Robert Peng, Mingtong Gu, Michael Winn, Ken Cohen, Dr. Paul Lam, Lee Holden, and Michael Gelb. 
Diane is currently providing Tai Chi and Qigong classes in Atlantic and Cape May Counties, NJ. She empowers individuals with the tools to restore balance, cultivate self-healing, and enhance their overall well-being with these teachings.  

Education/Certifications:

Level 1 Integral Qigong Instructor ( IIQTC) 
Level 2 Qigong Instructor (Village of Healing and Wellness) 
Medical Qigong Practice Leader ( IIQTC)
Optimize Your Breath (O.Y.B.) Associate Trainer 
Tai Chi For Osteoporosis Instructor (TCHI)
Tai Chi For Energy Instructor (TCHI)

What Is Qigong and Tai Chi

The ancient arts of Qigong and Tai Chi have been practiced in China and around the world for centuries. Tai Chi is a type of Qigong that has its origins in the martial arts. Qigong translates as "energy work". Focusing on cultivating and harmonizing Qi (energy) it improves health and healing in all body systems. These elegant and easy-to-learn practices help to balance mind, body, and spirit through deep breathing, meditation, gentle movements, and self-massage. They embrace the power of nature and the healer within us all. There are many different styles of Tai Chi, including Yang and Sun, which are among the most popular.
Western medical professionals are slowly beginning to recognize the value of Qigong and Tai Chi in staying healthy, as well as complimentary practices that can be employed along with traditional medical treatments and methods. Harvard Medical School has studied Tai Chi extensively and refers to it as "Medication In Motion."As with other healing energy modalities, breathing is an essential part of Tai Chi and Qigong. Breathing mindfully is an especially useful, if not essential skill in our fast-paced, stressed-out world. Harnessing the power of the breath helps all body systems to function more effectively and reduces stress. We take 25,000-30,000 breaths per day. Learning to make each breath count can have a profound impact on our bodies and minds
Another important aspect of Qigong and Tai Chi is that the practices are literally for everyone, no matter your age or level of fitness. Chair Tai Chi/Qigong offers a way for those with physical limitations to take advantage of these self-healing practices. Even those who are bedridden can benefit from Tai Chi and Qigong.
Business owners have also begun to recognize the value of Tai Chi and Qigong for their employees. By reducing stress and helping employees take better care of themselves, productivity may increase. Sick days often decrease, which can result in lower health care costs.