Qigong and the Brain: How This Ancient Mind-Body Practice Rewires Neural Pathways, Boosts Cognition, and Supports Brain Health

Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice that blends slow, gentle movements, controlled breathing, and focused mental attention. Often called meditative movement and grouped with Tai Chi, it comes from Traditional Chinese Medicine. The goal is to cultivate and balance Qi, or vital life energy, through three key regulations: body posture and movement, breat…