Pronounced “chee-gong”) is a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) healing practice. It is translated as “the master of one’s energy” and combines two important concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Qi translates to “vital life force”, while while Gong means “mastery or cultivation”. The practice of Qigong is meant to cultivate the energy and strength of nature into one’s body to promote better mental, physical, and spiritual health. In traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is believed that poor health is the result of blocked energy that flows through the twelve meridians, or sections of the body. Thus, Qigong is believed to promote health by allowing your energy, or Qi, to flow through the body. Qigong is popular in China for exercise, recreation, relaxation, preventative medicine, and physical and mental healing. There are two main types of Qigong meditation: Active (Dynamic) Qigong and Passive Qigong. Active Qigong uses controlled, slow movements, while Passive Qigong involves stillness and calm breathing. Regardless of the form of Qigong, the goal is to allow energy to freely move throughout the body and reconnect with the earth for healing. Active (Dynamic) Qigong is also known as “Dong Gong”. It involves intentional , active movement and breathwork that enhances Yang energy. In TCM, Yang represents active energy, strength, and vibrancy, while Yin depicts passive energy, calmness, and gentleness. It includes repeating gentle, coordinated movements to promote blood and lymphatic drainage, balance, muscle strength and flexibility, and a greater awareness of one’s body in space (known as proprioception). This type of Qigong is considered exercise but shares mutual characteristics with Passive Qigong, such as good posture, controlled breathing, focus on relaxation, and visualization. Passive Qigong focuses on embracing Yin energy through body stillness and the mental cultivation of Qi energy. During this form of Qigong, the body is not moving externally, but the mind is actively working to cultivate and move Qi energy throughout the body. This practice is similar to traditional meditation. Enjoy the OM Experience of Qigong and cultivate your vital life forces. Namaste