Cultural practices

Working with breath and energy appears in several Asian cultures, under different names and with different emphases.

• China: Taoist Qi Gong

  Qi Gong in China: Taoist roots, traditional Chinese medicine and group practice outdoors. Landmarks to understand the tradition.

• Thailand: Thai Chi Kung

  Chi Kung in Thailand: practice carried by Sino-Thai communities and close to local traditions such as Ruesi Dat Ton.

• Vietnam: Khí công

  Khí công in Vietnam: the Vietnamese form of Qi Gong, centred on breathing, relaxation and health, rooted in Eastern medicine.