QiGong
Also: qi gong, chi kung, chi gung, simplified Chinese: 气功 and traditional Chinese: 氣功. Literal English translation: “Life Energy Cultivation”. A holistic system of coordinated body posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used for health, spirituality, and martial arts training. (Source: Qigong on Wikipedia)
What is Qigong?
Qigong is an ancient Chinese health care system that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intention. (Source: National Qigong Association)
Tai Chi
Tai chi is an internal Chinese martial art practiced for both its defense training and its health benefits. (Source: Tai Chi on Wikipedia)
Mindfulness & Mindful Exercise
Mindfulness is the psychological process of bringing one’s attention to the internal and external experiences occurring in the present moment, which can be developed through the practice of meditation and other training. The term “mindfulness” is a translation of the Pali-term sati. (Source: Mindfulness on Wikipedia)
TED Talks and TEDx Talks on Mindfulness
All It Takes Is 10 Mindful Minutes TED Talk – Andy Puddicombe
The Practice of Mindfulness TEDxSunsetPark – Diana Winston
Mindfulness Starts With the Body: A View from the Brain TEDxCollegeHill – Catherine Kerr
Mindful Exercise TEDxNewcastle – Jambo Truong
Energy Cultivation
In traditional Chinese culture, qì or ch’i (qì, also known as gi in Korean culture, ki in Japanese culture and Prana in Indian culture) is an active principle forming part of any living thing. Qi literally translates as “breath”, “air”, or “gas”, and figuratively as “material energy”, “life force”, or “energy flow”. Qi is the central underlying principle in traditional Chinese medicine and martial arts. (Source: Qi on Wikipedia)