Qigong 氣功 is a term which is used to describe a large number of skills from across China, all of which are related to strengthening our health and our bodies. Some have roots in Buddhism, some in Daoism, some in both. They all share a common root in that they teach us through movement and meditation how to understand our bodies and minds and to develop our internal health.
Read MoreWhen we are in pain, our instinct is to go straight to the problem and try to fix it. If we stub our toe, we immediately grab our foot and maybe rub it or put ice on it. In Qigong, we sometimes find that the site of the pain is not necessarily the area that needs treating.
Read MoreQigong exercises work to let go of tension that builds up around the site of musculoskeletal injuries as this can slow the recovery time. By then exercising the muscles, tendons, ligaments or joints, we begin to create heat and draw blood and Qi to the injury to begin repairing the damaged tissue.
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