Warring States period (5th–3rd century BCE), documented in Ma Wang Dui texts
traditional medicine
National Heritage
North China
active
Qigong is a system of coordinated body posture, movement, breathing, and meditation used for health, spirituality, and martial arts training. With roots in ancient Chinese medicine, Taoist practice, and Buddhist meditation, qigong encompasses thousands of exercises. Major forms include Medical Qigong (for healing), Dao Yin (guiding energy), and Neigong (internal cultivation). Regular practice is believed to cultivate and balance qi (life energy) flowing through the body's meridians.
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