Qigong – Vitality Qigong
What is Qigong (Chi Kung)?
Literally “work (Gong) of vital energy (Qi)”. When practiced regularly and with commitment, it harmonises breathing, body awareness, relaxation and physical alignment, thereby refining and strengthening our energetic potential.
It is one of the pillars of Traditional Chinese Medicine, which prevents and, in some cases, helps to heal many illnesses. It complements acupuncture, Tuina (energetic massage) and Chinese pharmacopoeia (herbal medicine).
Through it, we seek to harmonise body, mind, emotions and vital energy. With the skeleton properly aligned and free from unnecessary tension, we learn to feel our body, to observe our breath, our mind and our emotions. Breathing becomes peaceful, the gaze turns inward, and the mind becomes conscious, present and detached.
Vitality Qigong – A modern and accessible approach
The result of over 30 years of practice and teaching, Vitality Qigong is a method that keeps the essence of traditional Qigong while adapting it to the Western way of life.
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Awareness rather than effort: nothing is forced; we observe, we welcome. Awareness awakens energy.
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Varied and lively movements: sways, rotations, meridian massages, balance postures… to keep you engaged.
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Based on modern science: understanding of fascia, myofascial chains, gravity and centre of mass.
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Accessible to everyone: beginners, seniors, athletes. A few minutes a day is enough.
📘 A book accompanies this method: Vitality Qigong – The Practical Handbook (forthcoming). It details the exercises and the philosophy step by step, so you can practice at home independently.
Benefits of Qigong (and Vitality Qigong)
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Physical: improves joint mobility, muscle relaxation, corrects posture, tones and harmonises internal organs.
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Mental: develops concentration, perseverance, awareness of the present moment.
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Emotional: soothes emotions, fosters a positive attitude, joy of living and inner peace.
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Energetic: strengthens vital energy, removes stagnations in the meridians (the energy channels where Qi flows).
In our school…
We approach the discipline through different axes. Abdominal breathing and joint mobility are the pillars around which exercises are performed.
Unlike the Western model based on muscular strength and rigidity, we focus on series of sways (vertical, lateral, rotational) to release the shoulders and pelvis – areas often locked by our daily habits.
We also use meridian massages (Stomach, Bladder, Gall Bladder), coordination exercises inspired by the crane, and grounding postures such as the Tree posture.
Vitality Qigong offers a progressive path, from beginner to advanced practitioner, with sequences like “Opening to Welcome” and “The Awakening of Energy”.
Depending on the student’s progress, more specific forms (such as “Iron Shirt”) can also be explored.
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