Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese discipline. It combines relaxation and gymnastics with sometimes surprising results. Let’s find out more about what it is and how to practice it before tackling a busy working day.
Let’s find out more about what it is
Qi Gong, you may have heard of it, but do you know what it is? Let’s go in order. It is a set of exercises and practices handed down from traditional Chinese medicine. More precisely, it is a set of exercises based on concentration, meditation and control of the body and breathing. It is practiced to preserve a good state of health – physical and psychological – and to increase one’s inner energy (the so-called Qi).
How to practice this Chinese discipline
It should preferably be practiced outdoors, in the morning on an empty stomach and intestines. It is not recommended to practice it after meals. This is why one sees the classic images of Chinese people early in the morning in public gardens doing Tai Chi Qi Gong exercises. According to a millenary tradition that resists the capitalist evolution of the new China. But this ancient discipline has now also conquered the West with hari om meditation benefits. Here even managers can experience its physical and mental benefits.
The benefits of Qi Gong
Qi Gong produces benefits that result in strengthening the immune system and improving blood circulation. It also facilitates the healing process from illnesses, but it is also a powerful stress reliever. Indeed, it can help reduce the harmful effects of an often hectic working day, where people run, often do not eat regularly and spend a lot of time sitting.
Freely adapted and translated from https://www.tuttogreen.it/qi-gong-benefici/