Qigong doesn't require you to wear special clothes when practicing. Clothing should not be so tight that it prevents you from moving freely. Ideally, you should wear light, loose clothing and flat shoes with good support. Sneakers, flat shoes and bare feet (weather and location permitting) are all welcome. Warning: don't buy those black tai chi sneakers you see in the videos! They don't provide support and can even cause foot pain. Keep in mind that any loose, comfortable clothing is the best "uniform" for qigong, whether it's a dress or casual clothes, or even pajamas.

Initially, it can be difficult to find the time to practice qigong on your own, as there are thousands of exercises and techniques that can leave you confused. This will remove several barriers, such as having a fixed time to practice and building a solid and lasting foundation. In any case, be gentle when you start and make sure you set yourself up for success. Choose a specific time to practice each day and set aside that time exclusively for qigong practice.

FAQs

Q: Can I practice Qigong if I'm low on energy?

Yes. Qigong is a practice that revitalizes the body and mind. Students often find that practicing Qigong gives them more energy.

Q: Where can I practice?

You can practice anywhere. This place can be indoors or outdoors. Ideally, the practice is done close to nature, in a park, by the sea, etc. If it's only possible to practice at home, it's advisable that it's a well-lit space with natural light, tidy, with space for movement and well ventilated. Ideally, you can find one or two places that will become your healing spaces.

Q: When can't I practice?

There are times when you shouldn't practice qigong. For example, it's not a good idea to practice when you're emotionally upset, as it's difficult to concentrate your mind and relax when you're agitated. If you're exhausted or have a cold, it's better to rest instead of practicing. Don't push yourself to do more than your body allows. But it's not always best, so start slowly and build up from there. Also, you should never practice under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Q: Is it possible to do too much Qigong?

The aim of qigong is to help you develop more fully and healthily. If you do too much of anything, you won't find balance. Practicing an hour of qigong every day is more than enough. You can do two twenty-minute sessions, or one longer session, a day. However, there is no pre-established limit; qigong students and aspiring qigong masters usually train for 3 hours a day.

Q: How many times should I repeat a Qigong form?

The number of times isn't very important, the most important thing is the awareness and intention you put into practice. 9 times is the numerological number that works for the mind, body and spirit 3-3-3. But you can do less, like just 3 or 5 times.

Q: My legs hurt when I practice, what should I do?

If standing for more than 20 minutes causes pain in the legs, knees or feet, this is a sign that there is a Qi blockage or Qi weakness in the legs. If this happens to you, you should inform your teacher. If you're doing it on your own, you should rest your legs, stretch your leg muscles and straighten your spine.

Q: What precautions should I take when practicing Qigong?

There are some mistakes that people make that can cause damage during the flow of Qigong: Overdoing a movement beyond your physical capacity, especially with a previous injury, for example to the spine, can result in physical injury or aggravate the injury. Not using intention when making a movement can result in energy deviation. For example, waving your arms around, circulating the Qi and dispersing it, instead of directing the movements appropriately with your mind.

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