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10 Reasons to Get to Know Qigong: Yoga’s Less Popular Cousin

If you’re looking to boost your energy and calm your mind, I know someone you’ve got to meet: her name is Qigong. She’s Yoga and Meditation’s less-sexy, easy-to-underestimate cousin — and she’s amazing.

Qigong (pronounced “chee gung”) is originally from China and her name means “energy exercise.” Like her Indian cousin Yoga, Qigong links up the body, breath, and intention. She’s less flashy than her cousin Yoga. But don’t overlook her — those still waters run deep.

Here are 10 reasons why you’ll love getting to know Qigong:

1. She’s an incredible healer. She can reduce arthritis, chronic pain, high blood pressure, fatigue, diabetes, and cancer side effects, while boosting…

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Articles of Interest

A Business Professor’s Fitness Secret: Qigong

At the University of Michigan or on the road, a negotiation expert uses the Chinese practice as the linchpin of his routine.

A Comprehensive Review of Health Benefits of Qigong and Tai Chi

The preponderance of findings are positive for a wide range of health benefits in response to Tai Chi, and a growing evidence base for similar benefits for Qigong.

An Evidence-based Review of Qi Gong by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration

The objective of this study was to evaluate the scientific evidence on Qi gong, including expert opinion, folkloric precedent, history, pharmacology, kinetics/dynamics, interactions, adverse effects, toxicology, and dosing.

Exercisers Slow It Down With Qigong

The face of exercise is changing in America. Instead of relentlessly pursuing a sculptured physique, people are chasing longevity, stress reduction and improved health through mind-body practices like qigong.

Health Benefits of Tai Chi and Qigong

The health benefits from Qigong and Tai Chi comes about both by supporting the body’s natural tendency to return to balance and equilibrium and also gently yet profoundly creating strength, flexibility and balance in the muscles and joints through gentle flowing movements.

Is Qigong for You?

Qigong can be directed at developing esoteric powers and martial prowess, yet practitioners more commonly employ it to enhance and maintain their health.

On Tai Chi & Qigong; Are They the Same?

I have found Tai Chi to be a great physical exercise that also produces many mental as well as physical benefits, also, in the classical TCM sense, helps restore energy circulation through the channels. I have no problem with this and do suggest Tai Chi as a great exercise. But when it comes to transmutation and raising the vibration of the energy body - not so much.

Qigong /5 animal

Anyone who wants the world's sweetest and most relaxing form....? You have come to the right link!

Qigong in Cancer Care: Theory, Evidence-Base, and Practice

Regular practice of Qigong exercise therapy has the potential to improve cancer-related QOL and is indirectly linked to cancer prevention and survival. Wide-spread access to quality Qigong in cancer care programming may be challenged by the availability of existing programming and work force capacity.

Qigong, or 'Chinese yoga,' goes mainstream

Curious to try qigong? The ancient Chinese healing technique dates back more than 4,000 years -- and as more eyes are turning to China and interest in alternative medicine mounts, the trend is going global

The Intriguing Health Benefits of Qigong

The ancient Chinese practice shows promise in helping ease hypertension and depression.

What is Qigong?

Qigong (pronounced chee-gong) is an ancient Chinese exercise and healing technique that involves meditation, controlled breathing and movement exercises.

Resources

9 Qigong exercises you can do at home

Remember, there are many different types of Qigong, and what I've chosen here is not representative of all of them. When you hear the teachers mention "chi" or qi, they are referring to life force or life energy.

Qi Journal

The journal of traditional eastern health and fitness.

Fun with Qigong

The Fun with Qigong website celebrates and elucidates the power of Qigong for self-healing. Learning new exercises, sets or forms—or deepening your understanding of a move—or set is satisfying, and good for you. Qigong is fun to practice. On this site, in both the blog posts and pages, are descriptive articles of Qigong, explanations of Qi and Qigong, photos of exercises, videos, exercise suggestions, and even a few opinions. There is an ever-growing collection of self-empowering exercises, prescriptions for all kinds health issues.

Qi Revolution

Qi Revolution is a 3 day Health & Wellness event designed to help unlock your healing power and create your best life. These teachings give you energy using the most powerful breathing techniques, qigong and food-healing methods.

Qi-Gong App

Following the teacher instructions you will benefit from both mental and body relaxation. Our teacher has trained with Shaolin monks and will explain all the details of the technique so that you are able to reproduce the movements no matter what your current fitness level is.

Qigong by Quist

The qigong treatments and exercises come from the medical tradition, where these exercises have been passed down from doctor to doctor since at least 300 BCE. ​ These techniques allow the energy of your body, mind, and spirit to become balanced. When this happens, pain and discomfort can be reduced and your physical and emotional well-being improves.

Qigong Energy Healing

Qigong distant energy healing for people and pets worldwide.

Qigong Institute

Since 1984 it has been a clearinghouse for related news and scientific facts to aid researchers, writers, Qigong practitioners and teachers, members of the Western medical community, and the members of the general public who are interested in learning more about Qigong and Tai Chi.

Qigong15

If you’re new to the world of Qigong or a seasoned veteran with decades of practice under your belt you’ll find something of value here.

Recharging Qi Gong

Dr. Wu Dhi discusses how practice of Qi Gong in various aspects of your life can make a positive and impactful difference to your health and well-being.

American Tai Chi and Qigong Association

American Tai Chi and Qigong Association(ATCQA), formerly American Tai Chi Association(ATCA), is a national non-profit organization. Its ultimate goal is to promote Tai Chi and Qigong (Chi Kung) - in any style, lineage, or application - in the United States for American people's health, fitness and wellness.

British Health Qigong Association

The British Health Qigong Association (BHQA) is a non profit organisation dedicated to the education, training, grading and development of Chinese Health Qigong system in the United Kingdom and beyond.

Chinese Health Qigong Association

Introduction to Qigong and the Chinese Health Qigong Association (CHQA).

Health Qigong Federation UK

Health Qigong Federation UK is the only professional organisation in the UK fully recognised by the Chinese Health Qigong Association (CHQA). We are an independent non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting and teaching Health Qigong as form of exercise and self healing routine.

International College of Medical Qigong

Our Vision - A world in balance – one person at a time

International Federation of Health Qigong

IHQF (Health Qigong Federation International) is a non-profit international organization composed of the national and regional organizations. Its purpose is to "unite and play a member of the association of Health Qigong Association, promote and develop the exchange and cooperation between members of the association to promote and improve the physical and mental health of the people of the world."

International Qigong Association

International Qigong Association (IQGA), is an international non-profit organization. Its ultimate goal is to promote Tai Chi and Qigong (Chi Kung) – in any style, lineage, or application – in the Worldwide people’s health, fitness and wellness.

National Qigong Association

The National Qigong Association (NQA) is the premier membership organization for qigong. We are an umbrella for all groups, schools, enthusiasts. Western or Eastern. Ancient or Modern.

Qigong Alliance International

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for people everywhere by providing information and education on the benefits of Qigong (Chi Kung) and other subtle-energy modalities.