As twenty first century beings subject to our share of stress and pollution, we often struggle to achieve that balance with the universe that marked the lives of our ancestors. Lunar cycles, seasons, and the very air we breathe may be viewed as external factors by us, instead of helpful components in an enriched existence. However, harnessing the energy that seems to permeate all living things around us, and achieving a state of wellness through this, is taught in many ancient systems of medicine and healing.
Qigong, normally pronounced 'chi kung', 
is a practice that uses “Qi”, or air, breath of life, the vital energy of the body, with “gong” that is the skill of working with, or cultivating, self-discipline and achievement. Meditation, relaxation, physical movement, mind-body integration, and breathing exercises are all part of Qigong. Practice of Qigong helps people develop an awareness of qi sensations (energy) in their body and use their mind to guide the Qi. When this practice has become sufficiently advanced, practitioners can direct or emit external Qi for the purpose of healing others.
In fact, Qigong is sometimes classified as Medical, Martial and Spiritual, depending on the focus and use it is put to. Find out more about this ancient Chinese art of healing that has taken hold all over the world, with European countries like Germany and Denmark embracing it with enthusiasm.
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