{"id":1473,"date":"2024-03-04T19:03:31","date_gmt":"2024-03-04T19:03:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qigongessencial.pt\/faq\/"},"modified":"2024-08-13T12:23:32","modified_gmt":"2024-08-13T12:23:32","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/qigongessencial.pt\/en\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-parallax-none nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:30%;--awb-background-image:url(&quot;https:\/\/qigongessencial.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/landscaper-treeshedges-hero-background-final.jpg&quot;);--awb-background-size:cover;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInDown\" data-animationDuration=\"1.0\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:8%;--awb-padding-bottom:8%;--awb-background-color:#faf9f6;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-padding-bottom:60px;--awb-bg-size:cover;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInDown\" data-animationDuration=\"1.0\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h4>Frequently asked questions<\/h4>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-faqs-wrapper #accordian-1 .fusion-panel { border-color:#e0dede; }.fusion-faqs-wrapper #accordian-1 .fusion-panel:hover{ border-color: #e0dede; }.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 13px;width: 13px;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian  #accordian-1 .panel-title a{font-family:\"Baskervville\";font-style:normal;font-weight:400;}.fusion-accordian  #accordian-1 .panel-title a:not(:hover){}.fusion-accordian  #accordian-1 .toggle-content{font-family:\"Mulish\";font-style:normal;font-weight:400;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #333333 !important;border-color: #333333 !important;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a:hover,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a.hover { color: #c5a157;}.fusion-faq-shortcode .fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #c5a157;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a.hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #c5a157!important;border-color: #c5a157!important;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-faq-shortcode\" style=\"\"><div class=\"fusion-faqs-wrapper\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group \" id=\"accordian-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1622 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What is Qigong?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qigongessencial.pt\/en\/author\/qigongessencial\/\" title=\"Posts by qigong essencial\" rel=\"author\">qigong essencial<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-03-04T19:24:10+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-1622\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1622\" href=\"#collapse-1-1622\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is Qigong?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1622\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-1622\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Qigong (also spelled chi gung, chi kung or neigong) is a form of gentle exercise practiced to keep people healthy and reduce tension.<br \/>\nFind out more <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220930031907\/https:\/\/qigongessencial.pt\/praticas\/o-que-e-o-qigong\/\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1623 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Do I need experience to take a Qigong class?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qigongessencial.pt\/en\/author\/qigongessencial\/\" title=\"Posts by qigong essencial\" rel=\"author\">qigong essencial<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-03-04T19:26:25+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-1623\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1623\" href=\"#collapse-1-1623\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do I need experience to take a Qigong class?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1623\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-1623\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div id=\"FAQ2\">\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\">  You don&#8217;t need to have any previous experience to start learning and benefiting from the practice of Qigong (chi kung).  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1625 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Should I talk to my doctor before practicing Qigong?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qigongessencial.pt\/en\/author\/qigongessencial\/\" title=\"Posts by qigong essencial\" rel=\"author\">qigong essencial<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-03-04T19:26:52+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-1625\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1625\" href=\"#collapse-1-1625\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Should I talk to my doctor before practicing Qigong?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1625\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-1625\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>All doctors know that moderate exercise, such as qigong, has a beneficial effect on the heart, blood circulation and joints.<br \/>\nDoctors are becoming more aware of the beneficial effects of deep breathing and meditation on the nervous system, mood, cognitive function and memory.<br \/>\nHowever, if you have a specific problem that limits your range of movement or strength, or any chronic illness or health problem, you should always check with your doctor before starting any new exercise regime.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1626 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How long do I have to practice Qigong to feel the results?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qigongessencial.pt\/en\/author\/qigongessencial\/\" title=\"Posts by qigong essencial\" rel=\"author\">qigong essencial<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-03-04T19:27:27+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-1626\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1626\" href=\"#collapse-1-1626\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How long do I have to practice Qigong to feel the results?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1626\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-1626\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div id=\"FAQ4\">\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\">  Practicing just five to ten minutes a day will have immediate effects on the body and mind.<br \/>\nWith the first breath and movement, the nervous system begins to calm down.<br \/>\nThe person becomes more focused and begins to relax.<br \/>\nOver time, the health benefits continue to grow.<br \/>\nThe increased flow of qi (energy) improves blood circulation, lubricates the joints, relaxes the nervous system and dissipates stress from the muscles and mind.<br \/>\nThe more you practice consistently, the more profound the effects will be.<br \/>\nIn the same way, the beneficial, anti-ageing effects of qigong increase and accumulate over the years.<br \/>\nIdeally, you will develop a daily qigong practice, as a few minutes a day is much more beneficial than thirty minutes every four or five days.         <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"FAQ5\">\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1627 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Are there any scientific studies proving the benefits of Qigong?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qigongessencial.pt\/en\/author\/qigongessencial\/\" title=\"Posts by qigong essencial\" rel=\"author\">qigong essencial<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-03-04T19:27:50+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-1627\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1627\" href=\"#collapse-1-1627\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Are there any scientific studies proving the benefits of Qigong?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1627\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-1627\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Yes, there are many scientific studies on qigong.<br \/>\nThese studies have shown that practicing qigong has positive effects on blood viscosity, bone density, the functions of the endocrine glands, asthma, immune function, serum lipid levels (cholesterol), sexual function, the incidence of strokes (reduces the risk), as well as a host of other benefits. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1621 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Where can I find scientific information about Qigong?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qigongessencial.pt\/en\/author\/qigongessencial\/\" title=\"Posts by qigong essencial\" rel=\"author\">qigong essencial<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-03-04T19:28:20+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-1621\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1621\" href=\"#collapse-1-1621\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Where can I find scientific information about Qigong?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1621\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-1621\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>There are more than 50,000 references to articles and scientific research on qigong (chi kung) that can be easily found on renowned scientific websites such as: sciencedirect.com Some links to relevant scientific research:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220930031907\/https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S1064748120303419\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Qigong for the Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation of COVID-19 Infection<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220930031907\/https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2095754821000053\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emotional processing changes of qigong on college students<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220930031907\/https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2213422020300482\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The therapeutic efficacy of Qigong exercise on the main symptoms of fibromyalgia<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220930031907\/https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S1876382020314049\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The effect of Tai Ji and Qigong in patients with chronic obst<\/a> ructive<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220930031907\/https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S1876382020314049\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pulmonary disease<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220930031907\/https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S1876382019303841\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The effects of Qigong exercises on blood lip<\/a> id<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220930031907\/https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0020748919301609\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Effectiveness of internal Qigong on quality of life, depressive symptoms and self-efficacy<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220930031907\/https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2095754818300036\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Effects of cardiac rehabilitation qigong exercise in patients with stable coronary artery disease<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220930031907\/https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S136085921830072X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Effects of Qigong practice in office workers with chronic non-specific low back pain<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220930031907\/https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0965229916302254\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Effect of Qigong exercise on cognitive function, blood pressure and cardiorespiratory fitness<\/a>          <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1624 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What is the best time to practice Qigong?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qigongessencial.pt\/en\/author\/qigongessencial\/\" title=\"Posts by qigong essencial\" rel=\"author\">qigong essencial<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-03-04T19:29:10+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-1624\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1624\" href=\"#collapse-1-1624\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the best time to practice Qigong?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1624\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-1624\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div id=\"FAQ7\">\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-9 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\">  Morning is considered the ideal time to practice Qigong because the sun&#8217;s energy is rising.<br \/>\nBut the best time to practice is when it suits your lifestyle.<br \/>\nYou can practice Qigong at any time of the day.    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1599 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What precautions should I take when practicing Qigong?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qigongessencial.pt\/en\/author\/qigongessencial\/\" title=\"Posts by qigong essencial\" rel=\"author\">qigong essencial<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-03-04T19:29:38+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-1599\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1599\" href=\"#collapse-1-1599\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What precautions should I take when practicing Qigong?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1599\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-1599\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div id=\"FAQ8\">\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-10 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\">  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.<br \/>\nNot using intention when making a movement can result in energy deviation.<br \/>\nFor example, waving your arms around, circulating the Qi and dispersing it, instead of directing the movements appropriately with your mind.    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1600 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">My legs hurt when I practice, what should I do?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qigongessencial.pt\/en\/author\/qigongessencial\/\" title=\"Posts by qigong essencial\" rel=\"author\">qigong essencial<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-03-04T19:30:02+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-1600\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1600\" href=\"#collapse-1-1600\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">My legs hurt when I practice, what should I do?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1600\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-1600\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div id=\"FAQ9\">\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-11 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\">  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.<br \/>\nIf this happens to you, you should inform your teacher.<br \/>\nIf you&#8217;re doing it on your own, you should rest your legs, stretch your leg muscles and straighten your spine.    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1602 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How many times should I repeat a Qigong form?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qigongessencial.pt\/en\/author\/qigongessencial\/\" title=\"Posts by qigong essencial\" rel=\"author\">qigong essencial<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-03-04T19:30:29+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-1602\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1602\" href=\"#collapse-1-1602\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How many times should I repeat a Qigong form?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1602\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-1602\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>The number of times isn&#8217;t very important, the most important thing is the awareness and intention you put into practice.<br \/>\n9 times is the numerological number that works for the mind, body and spirit 3-3-3.<br \/>\nBut you can do less, like just 3 or 5 times.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1604 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Is it possible to do too much Qigong?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qigongessencial.pt\/en\/author\/qigongessencial\/\" title=\"Posts by qigong essencial\" rel=\"author\">qigong essencial<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-03-04T19:32:00+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-1604\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1604\" href=\"#collapse-1-1604\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is it possible to do too much Qigong?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1604\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-1604\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div id=\"FAQ11\">\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-13 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\">  The aim of qigong is to help you develop more fully and healthily.<br \/>\nIf you do too much of anything, you won&#8217;t find balance.<br \/>\nPracticing an hour of qigong every day is more than enough.<br \/>\nYou can do two twenty-minute sessions, or one longer session, a day.<br \/>\nHowever, there is no pre-established limit; qigong students and aspiring qigong masters usually train for 3 hours a day.      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1607 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">When can I practice?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qigongessencial.pt\/en\/author\/qigongessencial\/\" title=\"Posts by qigong essencial\" rel=\"author\">qigong essencial<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-03-04T19:32:34+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-1607\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1607\" href=\"#collapse-1-1607\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">When can I practice?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1607\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-1607\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div id=\"FAQ12\">\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-14 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\">  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.<br \/>\nThis will remove several barriers, such as having a fixed time to practice and building a solid and lasting foundation.<br \/>\nIn any case, be gentle when you start and make sure you set yourself up for success.<br \/>\nChoose a specific time to practice each day and set aside that time exclusively for qigong practice.     <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1598 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">When can&#8217;t I practice?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qigongessencial.pt\/en\/author\/qigongessencial\/\" title=\"Posts by qigong essencial\" rel=\"author\">qigong essencial<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-03-04T19:33:01+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-1598\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1598\" href=\"#collapse-1-1598\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">When can&#8217;t I practice?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1598\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-1598\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div id=\"FAQ13\">\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-15 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\">  There are times when you shouldn&#8217;t practice qigong.<br \/>\nFor example, it&#8217;s not a good idea to practice when you&#8217;re emotionally upset, as it&#8217;s difficult to concentrate your mind and relax when you&#8217;re agitated.<br \/>\nIf you&#8217;re exhausted or have a cold, it&#8217;s better to rest instead of practicing.<br \/>\nDon&#8217;t push yourself to do more than your body allows.<br \/>\nBut it&#8217;s not always best, so start slowly and build up from there.<br \/>\nAlso, you should never practice under the influence of alcohol or drugs.       <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1601 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Where can I practice?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qigongessencial.pt\/en\/author\/qigongessencial\/\" title=\"Posts by qigong essencial\" rel=\"author\">qigong essencial<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-03-04T19:33:26+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-1601\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1601\" href=\"#collapse-1-1601\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Where can I practice?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1601\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-1601\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div id=\"FAQ14\">\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-16 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-16 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\">  You can practice anywhere.<br \/>\nThis place can be indoors or outdoors.<br \/>\nIdeally, the practice is done close to nature, in a park, by the sea, etc.<br \/>\nIf it&#8217;s only possible to practice at home, it&#8217;s advisable that it&#8217;s a well-lit space with natural light, tidy, with space for movement and well ventilated.<br \/>\nIdeally, you can find one or two places that will become your healing spaces.      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1603 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What should I use?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qigongessencial.pt\/en\/author\/qigongessencial\/\" title=\"Posts by qigong essencial\" rel=\"author\">qigong essencial<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-03-04T19:33:49+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-1603\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1603\" href=\"#collapse-1-1603\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What should I use?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1603\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-1603\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Qigong doesn&#8217;t require you to wear special clothes when practicing.<br \/>\nClothing should not be so tight that it prevents you from moving freely.<br \/>\nIdeally, you should wear light, loose clothing and flat shoes with good support.<br \/>\nSneakers, flat shoes and bare feet (weather and location permitting) are all welcome.<br \/>\nWarning: don&#8217;t buy those black tai chi sneakers you see in the videos!<br \/>\nThey don&#8217;t provide support and can even cause foot pain.<br \/>\nKeep in mind that any loose, comfortable clothing is the best &#8220;uniform&#8221; for qigong, whether it&#8217;s a dress or casual clothes, or even pajamas.      <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1605 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Can I practice Qigong if I&#8217;m low on energy?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qigongessencial.pt\/en\/author\/qigongessencial\/\" title=\"Posts by qigong essencial\" rel=\"author\">qigong essencial<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-03-04T19:34:42+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-1605\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1605\" href=\"#collapse-1-1605\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I practice Qigong if I&#8217;m low on energy?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1605\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-1605\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div id=\"FAQ16\">\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-18 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-18 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16\">  Yes.<br \/>\nQigong is a practice that revitalizes the body and mind.<br \/>\nStudents often find that practicing Qigong gives them more energy.    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"FAQ17\">\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-19 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-19 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"FAQ21\">\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-23 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-23 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-21\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1606 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Can I learn qigong effectively at home?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qigongessencial.pt\/en\/author\/qigongessencial\/\" title=\"Posts by qigong essencial\" rel=\"author\">qigong essencial<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-03-04T19:35:18+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-1606\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1606\" href=\"#collapse-1-1606\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I learn qigong effectively at home?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1606\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-1606\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div id=\"FAQ17\">\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-19 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-19 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17\">  Yes!<br \/>\nIn fact, qigong is very suitable for home study, as much of the practice consists of becoming more aware of your body and doing the movements at a pace that suits your body and mind.<br \/>\nIn many ways, it&#8217;s easier to do at home than in a class with other people.<br \/>\nOf course, classes, workshops and other personal contact with qigong teachers and other students are also great, but if you don&#8217;t have access, this shouldn&#8217;t be a barrier to learning qigong.     <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"FAQ18\">\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-20 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-20 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-18\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"FAQ21\">\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-23 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-23 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-21\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1609 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Can I practice Qigong and do other forms of exercise?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qigongessencial.pt\/en\/author\/qigongessencial\/\" title=\"Posts by qigong essencial\" rel=\"author\">qigong essencial<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-03-04T19:35:43+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-1609\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1609\" href=\"#collapse-1-1609\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I practice Qigong and do other forms of exercise?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1609\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-1609\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div id=\"FAQ18\">\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-20 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-20 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-18\">  Absolutely.<br \/>\nPracticing qigong does not interfere with other forms of exercise, such as working out in the gym, running or doing yoga, pilates or any other form of movement.<br \/>\nMany athletes and martial artists use qigong as a way of improving their athletic performance, endurance, strength and muscle recovery.<br \/>\nAthletes report better focus and greater endurance as a result of practicing qigong before a competition.     <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"FAQ19\">\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-21 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-21 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-19\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"FAQ21\">\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-23 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-23 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-21\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1611 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">I&#8217;m an athlete.Isn&#8217;t Qigong for older and sicker people?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qigongessencial.pt\/en\/author\/qigongessencial\/\" title=\"Posts by qigong essencial\" rel=\"author\">qigong essencial<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-03-04T19:36:21+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-1611\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1611\" href=\"#collapse-1-1611\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">I&#8217;m an athlete.\nIsn&#8217;t Qigong for older and sicker people?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1611\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-1611\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div id=\"FAQ19\">\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-21 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-21 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-19\">  For athletes, the movement style integrates calm fluidity and an understanding of energy to create a great &#8220;flow state&#8221; in athletes, as well as helping with injury rehabilitation.<br \/>\nMost athletes try to keep moving during the healing process and this is the perfect way to do so.<br \/>\nThe physical nature of the practices strengthens the body and speeds up recovery.    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"FAQ20\">\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-22 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-22 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-20\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"FAQ21\">\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-23 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-23 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-21\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1612 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Is Qigong a religious practice?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qigongessencial.pt\/en\/author\/qigongessencial\/\" title=\"Posts by qigong essencial\" rel=\"author\">qigong essencial<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-03-04T19:36:48+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-1612\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1612\" href=\"#collapse-1-1612\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is Qigong a religious practice?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1612\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-1612\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div id=\"FAQ20\">\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-22 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-22 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-20\">  Qigong is not affiliated with any religious belief or system, nor does it conflict with any religious beliefs or systems of any kind.<br \/>\nChinese medicine states that every person has or is made up of three treasures.<br \/>\nThese are the mind, the body and the spirit.<br \/>\nSome qigong exercises, meditations and visualizations involve connecting with your spirit, or true self, to help speed up the healing process.<br \/>\nOthers involve cultivating a sense of inner peace and a deeper connection with your spiritual self.<br \/>\nThe practice of qigong can be molded to incorporate a particular spiritual or religious belief, but only if that is what you want.       <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"FAQ21\">\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-23 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-23 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-21\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1615 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What is the difference between Qigong, Tai Chi and Kung Fu?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qigongessencial.pt\/en\/author\/qigongessencial\/\" title=\"Posts by qigong essencial\" rel=\"author\">qigong essencial<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-03-04T19:37:10+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-1615\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1615\" href=\"#collapse-1-1615\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the difference between Qigong, Tai Chi and Kung Fu?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1615\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-1615\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Tai Chi (also referred to as Taiji, Taijiquan and Tai Chi Chuan) and Kung Fu (also called Gong Fu and WuShu) are forms of martial arts that derive from Qigong.<br \/>\nTai Chi is a light or internal martial art, while Kung Fu is considered a hard or external martial art form of Qigong.<br \/>\nQigong provides the basic power, strength, focus, discipline, etc. for all these martial arts practices (regardless of whether they are &#8220;hard&#8221; or &#8220;soft&#8221;) through the manipulation and balancing of the body&#8217;s energy.<br \/>\nTai Chi began as a health practice that was so effective in developing internal strength that it was adapted by some into the martial art of Tai Chi Chuan.<br \/>\nNow, Tai Chi and Qigong are once again becoming a way for people to take responsibility for their own health care.    <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1617 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What is the difference between Yoga and Qigong?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qigongessencial.pt\/en\/author\/qigongessencial\/\" title=\"Posts by qigong essencial\" rel=\"author\">qigong essencial<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-03-04T19:37:53+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-1617\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1617\" href=\"#collapse-1-1617\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the difference between Yoga and Qigong?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1617\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-1617\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div id=\"FAQ22\">\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-24 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-24 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-22\">  Yoga, as an ancient practice of enlightenment that includes the practice of physical postures, is similar to Qigong.<br \/>\nYoga philosophy and practice originated in India and is steeped in Indian tradition and culture.<br \/>\nQigong, on the other hand, is an ancient practice originating in China that retains teachings about life rooted in Taoist, Buddhist and Confucian philosophy.<br \/>\nWhen comparing the physical practice of Yoga and Qigong, you&#8217;ll find that while Yoga and Qigong include breathing and meditation practices, Yoga tends to focus on alignment, muscles and holding the postures, while Qigong concentrates more on the energy and flow of the movements.     <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"FAQ23\">\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-25 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-25 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-23\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"FAQ27\">\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-29 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-29 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-27\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1608 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How is Qigong different from other types of exercise?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qigongessencial.pt\/en\/author\/qigongessencial\/\" title=\"Posts by qigong essencial\" rel=\"author\">qigong essencial<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-03-04T19:38:21+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-1608\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1608\" href=\"#collapse-1-1608\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How is Qigong different from other types of exercise?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1608\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-1608\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div id=\"FAQ23\">\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-25 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-25 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-23\">  Many people exercise to improve their appearance or perhaps to improve the health of their heart and lungs, but although aerobic exercise works these organs, it also puts a strain on them.<br \/>\nQigong, on the other hand, works the muscles and nourishes all the organs &#8211; but, above all, it doesn&#8217;t strain them.<br \/>\nIt increases oxygen absorption and circulation, but while the body is relaxed.<br \/>\nThis increases the body&#8217;s capacity to store and generate energy.     <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1610 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What does the flow of Qi feel like?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qigongessencial.pt\/en\/author\/qigongessencial\/\" title=\"Posts by qigong essencial\" rel=\"author\">qigong essencial<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-03-04T19:38:45+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-1610\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1610\" href=\"#collapse-1-1610\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What does the flow of Qi feel like?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1610\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-1610\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div id=\"FAQ24\">\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-26 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-26 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-24\">  It&#8217;s different for different people.<br \/>\nSome report tingling, warmth, waves of heat.<br \/>\nOthers may feel that there is an invisible force upon them (especially when their palms are facing each other in the shape of an imaginary ball).<br \/>\nHowever, some people don&#8217;t feel anything at all, yet they can still reap the benefits of Qigong.<br \/>\nIt&#8217;s not uncommon for people who don&#8217;t &#8220;feel the Qi&#8221; to suffer from some real blockages that must be removed through practice or with the help of a master or therapist before they can feel the Qi.<br \/>\nThese blockages are usually associated with conditions such as injuries, pain or musculoskeletal misalignments.       <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"FAQ25\">\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-27 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-27 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-25\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"FAQ27\">\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-29 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-29 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-27\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-1613 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Can the energy of an experienced practitioner have an effect on me?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qigongessencial.pt\/en\/author\/qigongessencial\/\" title=\"Posts by qigong essencial\" rel=\"author\">qigong essencial<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-03-04T19:39:09+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-1613\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1613\" href=\"#collapse-1-1613\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can the energy of an experienced practitioner have an effect on me?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1613\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-1613\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div id=\"FAQ25\">\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-27 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-27 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-25\">  Yes, we can definitely feel the effects of someone &#8220;transmitting energy to us&#8221;.<br \/>\nOne of the common feelings that arises is an increase in human warmth.<br \/>\nThe mechanism of how this works is still much debated and researched, but the fact that something happens on an energetic level can be perceived by the senses and can be measured scientifically.<br \/>\nTransmitting energy is relatively easy and you can learn some basic techniques in a relatively short period of time.<br \/>\nHowever, it is not advisable for a qigong beginner to transmit energy, as they may use too much personal energy and feel debilitated, as it can diminish the strength of their immune system.      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"FAQ26\">\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-28 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-28 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-26\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div 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essencial\" rel=\"author\">qigong essencial<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2024-03-04T19:39:37+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-1614\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-1614\" href=\"#collapse-1-1614\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What public health problems can Qigong make an important contribution to?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-1614\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-1614\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div id=\"FAQ26\">\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-28 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-28 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-26\">  Qigong is not just a simple therapy for a few illnesses, but a complete recovery health system that can treat several chronic illnesses at the same time.<br \/>\nIt is the most cost-effective health method among alternative therapies.<br \/>\nQigong has a unique value because it allows practitioners to take responsibility for their own health.<br \/>\nCurrent Qigong studies address some of society&#8217;s main concerns, including improvement:     <\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Health and longevity<\/li>\n<li>Student performance in schools<\/li>\n<li>Results in hospital and clinical environments<\/li>\n<li>Productivity in office environments<\/li>\n<li>Rehabilitation of prisoners<\/li>\n<li>Addiction treatment results<\/li>\n<li>Complementary therapy for cancer treatment without side effects<\/li>\n<li>Anti-aging (e.g. slowing down cognitive dysfunction)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"FAQ27\">\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-29 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-29 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start 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