qi gong
Chinese breath practice
Qi gong (also spelled qigong or chi kung) is a Chinese practice combining slow movements, breathing techniques, and meditation to cultivate vital energy.
Rooted in traditional Chinese medicine and martial arts, it aims to balance the body's qi (life force): She practices qi gong every morning in the park.
Less vigorous than tai chi, qi gong emphasizes stillness and internal focus.
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- moving meditationMindful practice through movement
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meridians · meditation · acupressure · energy flow · breathing · yin and yang · vitality · life force · life energy · cupping · Daoism · healing · prana · five elements · moxibustion · mindfulness · internal · traditional Chinese medicine
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