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  Qigong

  noun

  a Chinese system of breathing exercises, body postures and movements, and mental concentration, intended to maintain good health and control the flow of vital energy.
• qigong
  qigong

  noun

  a system of breathing and exercise designed to benefit both physical and mental health

Qigong

American  

[chee-goong, -gong] / ˈtʃiˈgʊŋ, -ˈgɒŋ /

Or Qi Gong

noun

(sometimes lowercase)

1. a Chinese system of breathing exercises, body postures and movements, and mental concentration, intended to maintain good health and control the flow of vital energy.

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qigong British  

/ ˈtʃiːˈɡɒŋ /

noun

1. a system of breathing and exercise designed to benefit both physical and mental health

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Etymology

Origin of Qigong

First recorded in 1965–70; qi ( def. ) + Chinese gōng “work, skill, practice”

Example Sentences

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I have run the gamut of therapies for depression and anxiety — from Western to far out with varying degrees of success, including talk therapy, antidepressants, meditation, Qigong, astrology, ayahuasca and core energetics.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 15, 2019

Later, around 9:30 p.m., she practices Qigong, Reiki or Pilates, or simply puts her legs up against a wall, a position that can allow for stress relief.

From New York Times ● Oct. 15, 2019

Qigong, a traditional practice of breathing, gentle body movements and meditation, has legitimate health benefits, Li added.

From US News ● Jun. 14, 2015

Learn about ways to maintain and enhance your health through demonstrations and presentations, vegan food tasting, the benefits of alkaline water, Qigong, acupressure, dream interpretation, Neurofeedback, healing touch and more.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 24, 2015

Meditation and Qigong, Eve Soldinger discusses how to relieve stress and foster a healthy emotional state by using therapeutic meditation.

From Washington Post

Inspired by qigong, a Chinese movement practice, she has been hopping up and down every morning, which she says helps drain her lymphatic system.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 24, 2026

Some activities, including yoga, qigong and stretching, were not evaluated in this analysis and remain areas for future study.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 8, 2026

I knew qigong is connected to qi, translated from Chinese as vital energy.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 9, 2022

She fed her soul by meditating, practicing qigong or doing crafts.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 7, 2022

Falun Gong stood out from the many other forms of qigong for a couple of reasons.

From The Guardian ● Dec. 12, 2017