Ever tried chi-gong? No, it’s not a tea or percussion instrument, but a 2000-year-old series of bodily movements and breaths that calm the spirit and the mind. Ever tried chi-gong? Ever even heard of ...

In an ancient Chinese medical textbook, the doctor explains to his emperor that "interruption in the flow of qi results in pain." Chinese medicine believes that our vital energy (or qi) flows smoothly ...

Walk past a park or stroll through a gym and you might find people practicing tai chi. The flowing exercise-meets-meditation has been around for many centuries and is renowned for its roster of health ...

The group of five women and one man glided across the hardwood floor in the well-lit, butter yellow room on the second floor of the People's Food Co-Op in Southeast Portland. Their synchronized ...

Qigong (pronounced chee-gong) is an ancient Chinese exercise and healing technique that involves meditation, controlled breathing and movement exercises. The character "Qi" that makes up the first ...

After a long introduction of drumming, hymning and scenic ocean shots, qigong master Pedram Shojai explains in Volume 1, the principles behind the qi. Qigong, which literally means “energy work,” is a ...

While keeping up with an active lifestyle may feel like a challenge with so many pandemic-related safety procedures and restrictions to abide by, it can also be an opportunity to get creative about ...

Qigong is a Chinese exercise form, although its roots lie in ancient Indian yogic practices. The exercise involves various breath control techniques, meditation and relaxation. It is a Chinese ...

Feeling overwhelmed or anxious? You may be looking for an outlet to help you stay centered, and luckily, there are a lot of options out there. From seeking out professional help to yoga, meditation or ...

State Rep. Donald Wong, R-Saugus, has taught Tai Chi all over the world, and on Saturday he brought his practice to Saugus. Wong led two Tai Chi and Qigong classes Feb. 4 at the Christopher P. Dunne ...