A Chinese healthcare method, involving postures, exercises and breathing techniques. It is found to improve the immune system and can help treat a variety of ailments such as Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and bone density. It promotes health, healing, and prevention of disease.
Qi Gong is a form of yoga that holds a different meaning for everyone. Some use Qi Gong as a way to practice physical exercise, some use it for stress relief while others use it as for mental escape. The point of Qi Gong is to enhance one’s willpower and to focus. Some forms of Qi Gong involve physical movement, while others are entirely visual based. Both rely heavily on breathing techniques.
Qi Gong requires the use of:
- The eyes
- The body
- Breathe
- Mental focus
It’s safe and available for all age groups and relies more on breathing and mental focus than physical strength. According to one source, Qi gong reduces depression and stress, lessens chronic fatigue, improves well-being for cancer patients, and boosts the immune response (cleavelandclinic.org). So, if you want to feel inner-peace and sharpen your mental skills, try Qi- Gong!
