Qigong (Qi-Gong, Chi Kung), literally "Skill in working with Qi", is an exercise founded in China that emphasizes slow, rhythmic movements, diaphragmatic (deep) breathing, proper body mechanics and flow of internal energy (Qi, Chi) to strengthen the body.
Qigong has many "schools" or styles of practice, among them being martial, medical and spiritual, therefore it can be a mental and spiritual exercise as well as a physical one. Based upon Taoist philosophical principles of relaxation, meditation and balance, its benefits can be enjoyed by everyone from children to senior citizens.
Characterized by slow, flowing movements, the Qigong practitioner focuses upon their body and mind, creating a type of moving meditation. A sister practice, Tai Chi (Taiji, Taijiquan, T'ai Chi Ch'uan), offers a martial art that uses Qi for effective, effortless self-defense.
Qigong has many "schools" or styles of practice, among them being martial, medical and spiritual, therefore it can be a mental and spiritual exercise as well as a physical one. Based upon Taoist philosophical principles of relaxation, meditation and balance, its benefits can be enjoyed by everyone from children to senior citizens.
Characterized by slow, flowing movements, the Qigong practitioner focuses upon their body and mind, creating a type of moving meditation. A sister practice, Tai Chi (Taiji, Taijiquan, T'ai Chi Ch'uan), offers a martial art that uses Qi for effective, effortless self-defense.
The practice of Qigong helps you develop a better understanding of how your body and mind can work together.
by Sifu Philip Bonifonte May 30, 2007
Qigong (pronounced as "key gong") is a set of Chinese exercises with extraordinary benefits. By harnessing your Qi (pronounced as "key"), you will feel yourself enlighten, and you will gain special abilities like seeing through walls, flying, seeing through clothes, super speed, etc. The possibilities are endless! Going deep into the Qigong lore, you will find yourself going on vacations with the fabled creature, old as time itself, Jerry from California. Every religion besides Buddhism and every race other than Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indian, and Arab will be a complete laughingstock. Once you come to and realize Jerry from California was just that one Prince of Nigeria scam artist from way back, and that Chigong is just communist propaganda spread by Imps from Plants vs. Potatoes, you will try to escape. But you can't. There is no way out of the mess you created for yourself, and you will suffer for eternity. The only way to cope is to chug Chinese Cooking Alcohol and blast 1-hour Arab trap playlists for unfortunate neighbors to hear.
Person 1: I just found this cool new thing called Qigong! It's supposed to have health benefits and gives you cool abilities.
Person 2: No, don't fall for that. You will become a slave to Buddha, and his son, Buddy, as they poke your "meridians" until you can't think for yourself anymore!
Person 1: Wow, you sound absolutely insane. Seeya, I'm going to flush my organs with my turmeric and goji berry smoothie!
20 years later
Person 2: Where's my helmet!? I knew this spelunking mission was going to go South. Yikes!
Person 1: *Emerges from a cave wall and floats above a pit.* Do not take up Qigong. Jerry from California didn't let me escape his dojo's basement.
Person 2: Where's that music coming from?
Person 1: I have to constantly carry this boombox around with me, and I'm forced to play "Holy Llama", aka "Shanti People - Mahishasura Mardini"
Person 1: *Stares at Person 2's floating body, and watches as they disintegrate, their dust falling to the ground.* I'm never going spelunking again!
Person 2: No, don't fall for that. You will become a slave to Buddha, and his son, Buddy, as they poke your "meridians" until you can't think for yourself anymore!
Person 1: Wow, you sound absolutely insane. Seeya, I'm going to flush my organs with my turmeric and goji berry smoothie!
20 years later
Person 2: Where's my helmet!? I knew this spelunking mission was going to go South. Yikes!
Person 1: *Emerges from a cave wall and floats above a pit.* Do not take up Qigong. Jerry from California didn't let me escape his dojo's basement.
Person 2: Where's that music coming from?
Person 1: I have to constantly carry this boombox around with me, and I'm forced to play "Holy Llama", aka "Shanti People - Mahishasura Mardini"
Person 1: *Stares at Person 2's floating body, and watches as they disintegrate, their dust falling to the ground.* I'm never going spelunking again!
by greensnake September 10, 2024