Meditation is one of the four fundamental components of Qigong along with movement/posture, self-massage, and breathing. Qigong (and it’s most popular moving form, Tai Chi) is an ancient practice in a new category of exercise.

Meditation in combination with breathing and slow, gentle movements (although there are many forms of Qigong that do not involve movement) affects humans physically and psychologically through relaxation techniques which reduce stress through modulation of the autonomic nervous system. The practice has a proven effect upon quality of life, self-esteem, relationships, the ability to recognize and handle stress, pain relief, blood pressure, cardiovascular health, and more.

Meditation is increasingly being used in clinical situations for a range of conditions, and there is a growing scientific evidence base of its benefits. Qigong meditation and mindfulness training cultivates body awareness and promotes self-management of illness.

  Deliberate daily exercise in discrimination between the true and the false and renunciation of the false is meditation.

Nisargadatta Maharaj