Psychologies

The rising star of wellness… Qigong

You can’t walk through a park without seeing groups of zen people practising tai chi, and you can do yoga at any hour of the day or night with classes around the country and online. But a lesser known Eastern system of physical and breathing exercises is gaining ground – and with good reason. Qigong (pronounced ‘chee-gong’) is a meditative practice that uses movement, breathing techniques, postures and visualisation to balance mind and body and boost wellness.

While qigong has had periods

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