Buqi (pronounced buchee) - is an ancient form of Chinese hands-off medicine re-discovered by Dr Shen Hongxun, who began to formulate his theories in the late fifties.

Illness is supposed to be caused by negative energy known as binqi (binchee) - accumulating in the body.

Binqi blocks energy channels that run through the torso. Healthy bodies expel binqi naturally. Binqi becomes blocked due to two 'vicious circles'; mental stress and body posture. Buqi unblocks the binqi and the body gets better.

Buqi is a complete healing technique and practioners claim to be able to cure a whole variety of illnesses. After one session, the patient is given 'self healing exercises' to do at home. These exercises are based on tai chi and are called taijiwuxigong (pronounced tie-chee-woo-she-gung).

However, the drawbacks of this therapy are that a certain amount of faith is needed. And you have to believe in energy fields and that you can be healed without even being touched.

For more information contact: the Buqi College UK on +44 (0) 20 8771 7237