Would you like to be able to release stress and gain energy in just a few minutes?
Qi Gong, an ancient Chinese medicine practice, offers a simple, approachable way to release stress and boost energy in minutes. The practice blends stretching, breathing, and flowing movements to help clear tension and access internal energy. It’s straightforward, gentle, and often easier for beginners than yoga or tai chi.
Despite being the most widely practiced form of exercise worldwide, Qi Gong remains less familiar in the West. Lee Holden, a doctor of Chinese medicine and an internationally known Qi Gong teacher, is helping change that. Through public television and collaborations with organizations like Weight Watchers, Lee has made Qi Gong much more accessible to Western audiences.
“What you’ve done is taken this ancient practice of Chinese medicine and translated into the modern western lifestyle.” – Lori Taylor (4:47-5:03)
The real benefits of Qi Gong come from regular practice. Just as brushing your teeth is a daily habit, doing Qi Gong twice a day produces the best results. Short seven-minute pauses throughout the day can refresh your system, restore focus, and improve overall efficiency.
Lee often calls Qi Gong “mindfulness in motion.” Practicing it helps you meet daily demands with relaxation and flow instead of stress and tension. It provides a natural source of energy so you can respond to life with calmness rather than depletion.
Fruits and vegetables are the ultimate Qi.
Lee connects Qi Gong with nutrition by emphasizing that food supplies Qi—energy—for our bodies. Choosing high-quality fruits and vegetables, especially organic and locally grown produce, supports our vitality. Fresh produce delivers the nourishment and natural energy needed to stay healthy and resilient through the day.
In Western culture, there’s often an impulse to seek quick fixes. While supplements or medications can help in the short term, relying on tools that empower personal health and healing yields longer-term benefits. Qi Gong is one of those empowering practices that helps people take charge of their wellbeing.
Visit Lee’s website for a 30-day Qi Gong challenge that requires just seven minutes a day. This daily practice is ideal for parents to do with their children, offering the whole family a reliable way to relieve stress and build steady energy to meet life’s demands.
How to get involved
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- Reach out to share where you are in life and business. Find contact details on the podcast site.
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