Qigong: Living Wisdom Part II

How Qigong Became Part of Ancient Chinese Medicine

As Qigong wisdom grew, it became part of something larger — the system of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

Turning Practice into Theory

Over time, ancient healers began to organize what they knew. They developed theories of meridians (energy channels), the zang-fu organ system, and the roles of essence, breath, and spirit in health.

They also asked: Why do we get sick?Their answer: When Qi becomes blocked or imbalanced — from stress, poor habits, emotional upheaval, or environmental factors — illness can follow.

Their solution? Use Qigong to restore balance — through breathwork, movement, mindfulness, and living in rhythm with nature. Sound familiar? That’s the foundation of modern Qigong.

Healers as Teachers

In the past, doctors weren’t just there to treat disease — they also taught people how to stay well.

They prescribed daily routines: breathing, stretching, meditating, even animal-inspired movements like the “Five Animal Frolics.” The goal wasn’t just to recover from illness — but to prevent it by cultivating strong, smooth-flowing Qi.

Their philosophy was simple:

Don’t wait for illness. Nurture your energy every day.

That same mindset lives at the heart of Qigong today.