Qi Gong is Chinese meditative practise that often uses slow graceful movements and controlled breathing techniques to promote the circulation of Qi within the human body, and enhance a practitioner’s overall health. There are also many forms of Qi Gong that are done with little or no movement at all, in standing, sitting and supine positions; likewise, not all forms of Qi Gong use breath control techniques.
In its simplest form, the Chinese character for Qi, in Qi Gong, can mean air, breath, or “life force”. Gong means work, so Qi Gong is therefore the practice of “working” with one’s “life force”. This practice helps to re-establish or restore balance among the “ENERGIES” of the different organs of the body.