Introduction

Practitioners use body gesture, breathing and movements to generate qi (human energy) and use their mind to guide the qi. When exercising, most people emphasize on training their musclea. They are unaware that internal energy is as important as the physical body. It also improves a person’s spiritual and mental health. In the past, Qigong training was kept secret for the Qigong masters, Only a few health-related qigong exercises and acupuncture were available to the general public. In recent years, Qigong is no longer a secret nor an inaccessible exercise. More and more people can learn qigong from practitioners and it is widely received and popular in Western countries. Qigong is truly a blessing to those who want to lead a healthy life, physically and mentally.

Qigong is an essential part of traditional Chinese culture and has been practiced for thousands of years. It is a way of life and an exercise that promotes health and helps developed human potentials. Qigong combines body movements and breathing to increase human energy. It focuses on strengthening the human body, concentrating the mind, and promoting the human spirits.

Although there is still no any equipment advance enough to measure the strength of Qi, people still believe that Qi does exist. Millions of people have benefited from Qigong for thousand of years. Lots of people learn Qigong because Qigong is proven to strengthen and balance the immune system and balance system. Many Qigong devotees reported that after practicing Qigong, they have changed from weak to strong, from depressed to happy, and from sick to healthy. Thia is the utmost goal of Qigong, to promote bith physical and mental health.