Qigong is an ancient Chinese exercise and healing technique that involves meditation, controlled breathing and movement exercises.
The meaning of the word “Qi” is a concept that comes from traditional Chinese culture that roughly means vital energy. On the other hand, “Gong,” means cultivation or mastery, so basically, QiGong means “vital energy cultivation”.
“Ba Duan Jin” is primarily designated as a form of medical qi-gong, meant to improve health.
Nineteenth century sources attribute the style to semi-legendary Chinese General Yue Fei. The legend said that Fei created this series of exercises to keep the bodies of his soldiers strong and well prepared for battle.