Qigong, which contains elements of philosophy and martial arts, is part of traditional Chinese medicine. Qigong combines movement, breathing, meditation, and coordinated body posture techniques in order to achieve the targeted positive effects of relaxation, exercise, self-improvement, and martial arts training, which are all regarded as preventive and alternative medicine. Qigong finds wide application in modern times. The two main categories of Qigong practice—dynamic or active Qigong and meditative or passive Qigong—are practiced not only in China but all over the world.
The aim of the following article is to study and present the impact and benefits of practicing Qigong on the human body for curative and prophylactic purposes.
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