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Qigong the Ancient Healthcare System

Qigong pronounced “cheegung” is a total health care system practised by the Chinese for maintaining health, vitality and healing. It incorporates breathing techniques and a series of postural exercises and is based on the body’s natural flow of energy called “chi”.

Qigong is an art which can be classed as medical, spiritual or martial there are various styles to Qigong but all are based on posture stances.

Kung fu is one style that many will have heard of this is qigong in a vigorous form, another for is Tai-chi. Qigong alone is not a cure for illness but rather it works alongside traditional medicine as a form of alternative complimentary medicine.