Qi gong
Qi Gong
Qi Gong (pronunciation: chee-gung) is a system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for the purposes of health, spirituality, and martial arts training.
Etymology
The term Qi Gong is derived from two Chinese words. Qi (Qi), which is often translated as life energy, life force, or energy flow, and is the central underlying principle in traditional Chinese medicine and martial arts. Gong (Gong), which means accomplishment or skill that is cultivated through steady practice. Together, Qi Gong means cultivating energy, and it is a system practiced for health maintenance, healing, and increasing vitality.
Related Terms
- Qi: In traditional Chinese culture, Qi is believed to be a vital force forming part of any living entity. Qi translates literally as "air" and figuratively as "material energy", "life force", or "energy flow".
- Gong: Gong is a term that denotes work or cultivation. It is often used in the context of skills or fields of expertise that require a significant amount of time and effort to develop.
- Traditional Chinese medicine: Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a branch of traditional medicine in China. It has been described as a system of health care that has a different basis in theory, diagnosis, and practice from Western medicine.
- Martial arts: Martial arts are codified systems and traditions of combat practiced for a number of reasons such as self-defense; military and law enforcement applications; competition; physical, mental, and spiritual development; entertainment; and the preservation of a nation's intangible cultural heritage.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Qi gong
- Wikipedia's article - Qi gong
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