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Inner And Outer Qi Gong

Inner And Outer Qi Gong

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May 20, 2025
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There are two kinds of qi gong. Well… there are many kinds, but one way of categorizing them is as inner and outer qi gong, or nei gong (nay) and wai gong (why).

Wai gong, or outer energy cultivation is a form of calisthenics. We move the body in various forms that can look a little bit like tai ji, and we derive the benefits of gentle exercises that l…

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