Qigong
Meditative movement practice
Qigong is a Chinese practice combining slow movements, breathing techniques, and meditation to cultivate vital energy.
Rooted in traditional Chinese medicine, it aims to balance the body's *qi* (life force) for health and spiritual development.
She practices qigong every morning in the park.
Related to but gentler than tai chi.
Greek letter or energy
- vital forceAnimating principle of life
- life forceAnimating vital energy
- pranaVital breath energy
- meridiansPole-to-pole geographic lines
flow · circulation · blockage · stagnation · channels · acupoints · cultivation · gathering
Slow Chinese martial practice
- meditationFocused attention practice
- breathingPulmonary gas exchange
- posturesBody alignments or stances
- movementsChanges in position
cultivation · exercises · forms · routine · standing · sitting · walking · flowing
Restoration of health
- wellnessOverall state of health
- longevityDuration of existence
- immunityProtected from harm
- stress reliefReduction of mental tension
blood pressure · chronic pain · inflammation · recovery · rehabilitation · therapeutic · preventive · restorative
Adherent of Chinese philosophical tradition
- BuddhistFollower of Gautama's teachings
- ShaolinChinese martial temple tradition
- ConfucianOf Kong Qiu's teachings
- lineageDescent from progenitors
master · transmission · ancient · classical · traditional Chinese medicine · martial arts · kung fu · cultivation
Active and changing
- staticWithout motion or change
- movingEmotionally affecting
- stillUnmoving, or continuing
- internalSituated within
external · seated · standing · lying down · walking · spontaneous · prescribed
chi
Greek letter or energy
- vital forceAnimating principle of life
- life forceAnimating vital energy
- pranaVital breath energy
meridians · flow · circulation · blockage · stagnation · channels · acupoints · cultivation · gathering · storing
tai chi
Slow Chinese martial practice
- meditationFocused attention practice
- breathingPulmonary gas exchange
- posturesBody alignments or stances
movements · cultivation · exercises · forms · routine · standing · sitting · walking · flowing · slow motion
healing
Restoration of health
stress relief · blood pressure · chronic pain · inflammation · recovery · rehabilitation · therapeutic · preventive · restorative · vitality
Daoist
Adherent of Chinese philosophical tradition
- BuddhistFollower of Gautama's teachings
- ShaolinChinese martial temple tradition
- ConfucianOf Kong Qiu's teachings
lineage · master · transmission · ancient · classical · traditional Chinese medicine · martial arts · kung fu · cultivation · alchemy
dynamic
Active and changing
internal · external · seated · standing · lying down · walking · spontaneous · prescribed
- Chinese Religionancestor veneration, Confucianism, Daoism, Taoism, Buddhism
Qigonghigh-intensity interval training
Exercise alternating exertion and rest
HIIT · CrossFit · aerobic exercise · sprinting · plyometrics
Qigongboxing
Combat sport using fists
MMA · kickboxing · combat sports · contact sports · cage fighting