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I already am an avid pilates and yoga fan but was in search of something new. My spiritual and physical quest  brought me to Qigong. It is pronounced "cheegung." It is similar to pilates and yoga in that the primary moves involve muscle strength and stretches. There is no cost or equipment needed to do this workout. All you need is your body and your breath.

I have learned that there are three major kinds of Qigong. Spiritual, martial arts and personal healing. I have focused on the personal healing angle. The workout begins with exercises designed to cleanse the body of toxins. Next, movements are done to gather up a reservoir of energy so it can later be circulated to stagnant or diseased parts of the body. 

I can attest to increased energy, better sleep, improved self-awareness, improved concentration, better respiration and improved posture. There are a lot of benefits from what may appear to the average bystander to be a very passive workout. My practice of Qigong uses gentle movement, breathing and meditating. I find it is extremely relaxing after an aerobic or muscle conditioning workout. It is my best new workout!