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At a Glance
Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice that takes aholisticapproach to healing.
Qigong offers a number of mental, physical, and emotional benefits.
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Qigong is the skill of cultivating and maintaining the free flow of qi in the body.
For example, Shaolin qigong originated in the Shaolin temple.
Wild goose qigong, or Dayan qigong, is inspired by the graceful movements of a wild goose.
However, a major benefit of qigong is that it calms thecentral nervous system, says Apodaca.
He explains that stress triggers thefight-or-flight responseof the central nervous system, which helps us survive the stressful event.
Qigong gives us the opportunity to find inner peace through the breath, movement, and focused intention.
But when you take the time to invest in yourself, the benefits are remarkable.
Qigong primarily focuses on cultivating our vital energy, or qi, with gentle movements and breath control.
Its focus is health and well-being.
Intermediate or advanced practitioners can do 30- to 60-minute sessions, three to five times a week.
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