Health Qigong: Some people find help in ancient Chinese exercise Updated: Dec. 10, 2009, 12:26 a.m. | Published: Dec. 08, 2009, 11:26 p.m.

Qigong keeps meridians open to move that energy around the body." The practice involves slow movements, such as tapping acupuncture points and the opening and closing of the hands.

TAMPA, Fla. — Lee Holden is a master Qigong expert and founder of Holden Qigong. He's helped over 10,000 students break through barriers to heal from injury or disease, maximize energy levels ...

Qigong is appearing on exercise class schedules in New York and Los Angeles clubs. For instance, Sports Club/LA offers ‘‘SynerChi Sculpt,'' a class that combines qigong, yoga and weight lifting.

Qigong exercises include coordinated bodily posture and movement, breathing, and concentration. They are thought to be beneficial for health, spirituality, and martial arts training.

Mindfulness and mind-body practices are hot, and some of the most popular mind-body exercises are yoga, Pilates, qigong and tai chi. All four integrate movement, breathing exercises and meditation ...

The Wonders of Qigong: A Chinese Exercise for Fitness, Health, and Longevity Sports Magazine China. Wayfarer Publications, $13 (112pp) ISBN 978-0-935099-07-2 ...

Qi Gong is largely avoided within my community because of these risks. Instead, we exercise to Chinese praise and worship songs, which is a safer alternative to Qi Gong.