Qigong is a Chinese energy practice that works with the principle of "xing ming shuang xiu" -- meaning "the spirit and body are equally refined and cultivated."It is designed to bring the qi, or life energy, into the body and encourage it to flow without blockage. Founded on the virtues of trust, integrity, wisdom, and compassion, qigong practices help create a feeling of inner and outer peace, energy, and wellbeing.