What is the difference between yoga and qigong?

This blog is to help some of you to appreciate the practice of Qi Gong by also understanding a few differences between yoga and Qi Gong.  Yoga The word ‘Yoga’ is derived from the Sanskrit root ‘Yuj’, meaning ‘to join’ or ‘to...

50 Benefits of Qigong

1. Practice of qi gong is most organic and chemical free 2. De-stresses and reduce cortisol stress hormones with each qigong practice 3. You will find qigong practice to be most relaxing and re-energizing even with a 5 minute practice 4. Restores life force energy...

5 Zhang and 6 Fu Organs

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), we have 5 zang organs and the 6 fu organs. They are all internal organs, but they differ in functions and characteristics. The main function of the 5 zang organs is “to store jing-qi (essence)” which is the refined food nutrient...

The difference between tai chi and qi gong

Many people will ask if tai chi is like qi gong or vice versa. Let me do some simple comparison for you. I hope this can help you.  Tai Chi or Taiji Written in Chinese Simplified “太极 ” or Chinese Traditional “太極”. Tai 太 means supreme, grand or...