What is the difference between Internal and External Qigong?
Internal Qigong involves postures and thoughts focused on regulating the breath, body and mind. It is the primary tool for self-healing. There are two forms of Internal Qigong: Moving and Still. “Moving Qigong” uses specific movements and postures to help concentrate the Qi on a specific portion of the body (or the entire body) and initiate the energy (Qi) flow. “Still Qigong” uses “mindfulness” meditation and guided imagery to concentrate Qi and move Qi into and through the body. External Qigong therapy refers to the process where the practitioner directs or emits his/her energy (Qi) into others. The Qi is meant to open up blocked channels (meridians) and move the sick Qi out of the body so as to relieve pain, heal an injury, or balance the Qi system to remove disease.
