How is Qigong related to T'ai Chi?
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Both practices look sort of like karate in slow motion. They combine gentle, meditative physical movements and breathing techniques that help stimulate the flow of “qi” (life force or vital energy), promoting better physical, mental and emotional health. For thousands of years, people in China have been practicing qigong (chee-gung) to improve and maintain their health and well-being.
There are thousands of different styles of Qigong and T'ai Chi. Some are for overall health but some can focus on specific parts of the body.
There is more information at this website. You can also see a video of qigong and one of t'ai chi here as well.
http://life.gaiam.com/gaiam/p/More-Studies-Confirming-Medical-Benefits-of-Qigong-and-Tai-Chi.html
Other links
http://www.qi.org/ The Qigong Association of America
http://life.gaiam.com/gaiam/p/Tai-Chi-Qigong.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tai_chi_chuan
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Qigong (Ch'i Kong) is an internal martial art in which one learns to sense the qi moving in ones own body.
The movements practiced in tai chi is actually qi gong. Tai chi uses slow graceful movements and controlled breathing techniques to promote the circulation of qi within the human body.
In short, tai chi is one category of qi gong forms.
For more information, see:
http://www.orangecountytaichi.com/2009/02/orange-county-tai-chi-oc-qigong.html
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