Qigong and TCM: your key to health and well-being

When you practise Qigong and delve into the background, you discover that it is closely linked to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Perhaps you’ve visited an acupuncturist, or a herbalist. Qigong is based on the same principles and is a method you can do yourself. Hence, Qigong is also called a ‘self-healthcare’ method, giving you more control over your own well-being. But how do the two actually relate to each other?

What is TCM?

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) teaches us that health comes from a free flow of energy in the body. Disease, on the other hand, arises from imbalances, blockages or leaks in that energy flow. TCM takes a holistic view in which everything is interconnected. Energy is an expression of who you are as a person, including your physical, mental and emotional states. From the insights of TCM, various treatment methods have been developed, including acupuncture, acupressure and Chinese herbal therapy, but also Qigong.

Teacher Ning: a bridge between TCM and Qigong

There are hundreds of different forms of Qigong, several dozen of which are known in the West. The extent to which they express the principles of TCM varies. Someone who really bridged the gap between TCM and Qigong is teacher Ning. In his development as a Qigong healer, he has increasingly focused on translating the principles of TCM into practical Qigong exercises for a variety of ailments and diseases in the body. He makes the ancient wisdom of TCM accessible to everyone, regardless of age or fitness level. Besides the healing effects of the exercises, they also aim to maintain and promote well-being.

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