Qigong, also known as Chi Gong or Chi Kung, has been practiced across China, Korea and other Asian countries for thousands of years and continue to be practiced daily in parks, schools, gyms and at home. In my visits to countries in Asia, I always see groups of people, young and old, men and women, gather at sunrise to do their Qigong exercises.

Qi means “breath or gas” in Mandarin Chinese and is the energy produced by breathing that keeps us alive; gong means “work or technique.” Qigong is the “breath work” or the art of managing the breath to achieve and maintain a healthy and strengthen the mobilization of energy and endurance of the body in coordination with the physical process of breathing. Unlike to other physical exercises, such as weight lifting, aerobics or running, Qigong can be and must be made every day.

As you get older, we lose a little of our energy and health, year after year. But there is good news - you do not have. With Qigong exercises, you can improve your balance and mental, physical and metabolic functions - your mind, body and spirit. You can learn to focus and control over your breathing is an important component of the response of relaxation; very critical in the fight against stress and management. And you can strengthen your immune system for a longer, healthier lives.

Qigong involves the coordination of different breathing patterns with various physical postures and movements of the body. The gentle, graceful movements, combined with controlled breathing and meditation qigong make an ideal health and fitness program for women, men and children of all ages.

Ongoing practice of Qigong movement states that health benefits:

1) It directly stimulates the body meridians to strengthen the bloodstream
2) It also strengthens the lymphatic system that protects the body from being infected by cancer cells, fungi, viruses and bacteria
3) the movement Qigong also detoxifies your tissues
4) When the function of these systems is improved, the health and well-being of all your internal organs, your immune system and your brain function will be improved.

Stress Relief Qigong control hypertension and releases tension. There is evidence that reducing blood pressure by 5-6 points can reduce the risk of stroke by 40%, coronary heart disease by 15-20%, and reduce the risk of dementia, heart failure, mortality and vascular disease.

In summary, Qigong is a great addition to improving the health of your diet and you on track for a healthy lifestyle. For the prosecution, the diligent practice, you reap the many benefits of Qigong and help your mind, body and spirit heal naturally, so you can stay motivated and above your “game”.