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Qigong
Qigong is the
ancient chinese art of developing internal energy and unlike yoga,
places less emphasis on stretching movements and postures, and more
on how to feel and move energy within the body.
Some of the basic
routines involve standing still for periods ranging from a few minutes
to hours at a time, to create awareness of the movement of energy in
the body.
Other exercises
involve flowing movements that are gentle and almost rhythmic in nature
in an attempt to generate and conserve energy, rather than burning
calories.
Although qigong
is not a highly aerobic exercise, it's benefits include toning the
body, creating greater flexibility and a tremendous sense of relaxation.
As well, the controlled
breathing during a qigong session helps to provide inner focus, relieve
blocked qi, and increase energy levels.
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