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Qigong (or ch'i kung) is a Chinese meditative practice which uses slow graceful movements and controlled breathing techniques to promote the circulation of qi within the human body, and to improve the participants overall health.

Popularity
200 million people in China and around the world are said to regularly practice qigong as a health and keep fit exercise.

Location
Qigong is often practised in large groups, either in or out doors.

Ability
Qigong is often confused with the Chinese martial art of Tai Chi. This misunderstanding can be attributed to the fact that many practitioners of the martial arts practice some form of qigong and to the uninitiated, these arts may seem to be alike.

Description
Qigong uses slow graceful movements and controlled breathing techniques to promote the circulation of qi within the human body, and enhance a practitioner's overall health. There are also many forms of Qigong that are done with little or no movement at all, in standing, sitting and supine positions; likewise, not all forms of Qigong use breath control techniques.

Dedication
In its simplest form, the Chinese character for qi, in qigong, can mean air, breath, or "life force". Gong means work, so qigong is therefore the practice of "working" with ones "life force".

Potential
Many testify to a reduction or elimination of pain through the use of qigong.

Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.

Energy

Arms

Legs

Sight

Hearing

Speech

Learning

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