How Medical Qigong Supports Recovery

Rather than pushing through or tuning out, Medical Qigong invites you to come back into the body, softly and patiently:

• Movements ground awareness into the feet and centre of gravity

• Breath brings stability to the chest and clarity to the head

• Repetition restores rhythm and coherence

• No pressure, no goals—just quiet presence

Over time, this reawakens the body’s sense of orientation—physically, emotionally, and energetically.

Restoring Inner and Outer Balance

Medical Qigong helps re-establish balance in both structure and sensation:

• Releasing patterns of over-effort and over-adaptation

• Strengthening the lower body (legs, hips, abdomen) to support groundedness

• Calming the upper body (chest, shoulders, jaw) to reduce overstimulation

The practice builds resilience gently—not through challenge, but through alignment, breath, and pacing.

Q: How does Medical Qigong help with burnout?
Qigong calms the nervous system and supports recovery from physical and emotional exhaustion. It helps regulate stress hormones, reduce fatigue, and restore internal balance through gentle, consistent practice.

Q: Is there evidence that Qigong works for burnout and fatigue?
Yes. Studies show Qigong can reduce emotional exhaustion, improve sleep, and boost energy in people with burnout or chronic fatigue. It’s especially helpful when combined with other recovery practices.

Q: Can Qigong help with balance or dizziness from burnout?
Definitely. Qigong improves physical balance, coordination, and body awareness. Movements like Ba Duan Jin are proven to reduce dizziness and enhance stability—often impacted by chronic stress.

Q: How does Qigong fit with Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Burnout is seen in TCM as a depletion of Kidney Qi—the body’s core energy. Qigong nourishes this energy, supports the Water element, and helps ease symptoms like low back pain, fatigue, and fear-based anxiety.

Q: Is Qigong helpful for anxiety or depression linked to burnout?
Yes. Research shows Qigong can lower anxiety and depression scores. Its calming breath and mindful movements support mood stability, emotional resilience, and better sleep.

Q: Do I need to be physically fit to start?
Not at all. Qigong is gentle and adaptable. It can be practised seated or standing, and movements are easily modified. What matters most is regularity, not intensity.

Q: How often should I practise to feel the benefits?
Even 15–20 minutes a day can make a difference. Many people start feeling calmer and more grounded after just a few sessions. Over time, energy levels and emotional balance steadily improve.