Qi Gong (also spelled qigong ) is an ancient Chinese practice that combines gentle movement, controlled breathing, and focused intention to cultivate and balance the body’s vital energy, or qi . Its origins trace back thousands of years to early Daoist, Buddhist, and medical traditions, where it evolved as a method for promoting harmony between body, mind, and nature. Over time, practitioners developed three primary branches of Qi Gong: medical Qi Gong , which focuses on heal