Certified Tai Chi & Qigong Instructor
This article is based on an expert interview with Frank Blaney, conducted by wikiHow Staff Editors. Frank Blaney is a Certified Qigong and Tai Chi Instructor with over 15 years of teaching experience. Passionate about making Qigong more accessible to people, Frank is the author of "Qigong: The Quick & Easy Start-Up Guide." He also holds a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Jujitsu and trains executives and staff of corporations, NGOs, and communities in self-care, personal performance and conflict resolution. He holds an MA in Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, and Peacebuilding from California State University Dominguez Hills.
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You’ve probably heard of qigong before, but what exactly is it? Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice that goes back thousands of years, and its origins might surprise you. In this video, Certified Tai Chi and Qigong Instructor Frank Blaney shares the history of qigong and breaks down what the practice is all about.
Key Takeaways
- Qigong is an ancient Chinese healing modality that’s been around for at least 10,000 years.
- Qigong is still used as a healthcare practice in China and around the world.
- “Qi” is a Chinese word meaning bioelectric energy or life force, and “gong” refers to the practice of a skill. Therefore, “qigong” is the practice of building up your bioelectric energy or life force.
