Taking a step for better health

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MIKE SPRINGER/Gloucester Daily Times Eli Jacobe, foreground, of Gloucester leads Deb Aldrich of Essex in a Chi Kung class recently in downtown Gloucester. MIKE SPRINGER/Gloucester Daily Times
MIKE SPRINGER/Gloucester Daily Times Carla Mattioli of Rockport practices Chi Kung. MIKE SPRINGER/Gloucester Daily Times
MIKE SPRINGER/Gloucester Daily Times Eli Jacobe, center, of Gloucester leads Carla Mattioli, left, of Rockport and Deb Aldrich of Essex in a Chi Kung class recently in downtown Gloucester. MIKE SPRINGER/Gloucester Daily Times
MIKE SPRINGER/Gloucester Daily Times Deb Aldrich of Essex practices Chi Kung during a class taught by Eli Jacobe of Gloucester recently in downtown Gloucester. Chi Kung (also spelled "Qi Gong") is an ancient Chinese art practiced for health and spiritual wellbeing. "Chi" means living energy and "Kung" means skill or method. Chi Kung is the practice of cultivating the body's vital energy through movement and meditation. According to Jacobe, who has been practicing Chi Kung since 1982 and has made many trips to China for training, the benefits of Chi Kung include better health and vitality, increased energy and mental alertness, lower stress, better sleep and a sense of balance in life and relationships. Jacob offers two classes a week: Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8, and Thursday mornings from 9 to 10. People interested in trying Chi Kung can contact Jacobe at his business, Atlantic Acupuncture, at 2 Magnolia Avenue in Gloucester, or by calling (978) 525-2255.
MIKE SPRINGER/Gloucester Daily Times Practicing specific moves of Chi Kung are, above, Deb Aldrich; center photo, Carla Mattioli; and in right photo, Eli Jacobe, foreground, leading Deb Aldrich. MIKE SPRINGER/Gloucester Daily Times
MIKE SPRINGER/Gloucester Daily Times Instructor Eli Jacobe, right, of Gloucester leads Deb Aldrich of Essex in a Chi Kung exercise as Carla Mattioli of Rockport looks on. MIKE SPRINGER/Gloucester Daily Times

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February 27, 2013

Taking a step for better health

BY Times Staff Gloucester Daily Times The Gloucester Daily Times Wed Feb 27, 2013, 01:58 PM EST

Chi Kung (also spelled “Qi Gong”) is an ancient Chinese art practiced for health and spiritual wellbeing. “Chi” means living energy and “Kung” means skill or method. Chi Kung is the practice of cultivating the body’s vital energy through movement and meditation.According to Chi Kung instructor Eli Jacobe, who has been practicing Chi Kung since 1982 and has made many trips to China for training, the benefits of Chi Kung include better health and vitality, increased energy and mental alertness, lower stress, better sleep and a sense of balance in life and relationships.Jacob offers two classes a week: Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8, and Thursday mornings from 9 to 10. People interested in trying Chi Kung can contact Jacobe at his business, Atlantic Acupuncture, at 2 Magnolia Avenue in Gloucester, or by calling (978) 525-2255.