“Qi” or “chi” means air, breath or energy. “gong” or “kung means work. Qigong therefore translates to “energy work:. This work or type of exercise has origins dating back thousands of years with origins in China and India.Within qigong are two categories. “Wai Dan” refers to external exercises that increase energy flow throughout the energy meridians and limbs of the body by regulating ones breath. “Nei Dan” refers to internal exercises which the energy is guided by thought and self awareness. Different types of Qigong can be practiced for intentions and goals.