{"id":1202,"date":"2021-05-19T09:35:55","date_gmt":"2021-05-19T09:35:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vivevale.gr\/?page_id=1202"},"modified":"2022-07-20T13:26:48","modified_gmt":"2022-07-20T13:26:48","slug":"qigong","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vivevale.gr\/en\/therapies\/qigong\/","title":{"rendered":"qigong"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/vivevale.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/holistic-healer-47.jpg&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_post_title meta=&#8221;off&#8221; featured_image=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;|800|||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#26292A&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;3em&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|||40px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;3em&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;2em&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_post_title][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;27px||27px||true|&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#586062&#8243; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;slide&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;left&#8221; animation_intensity_slide=&#8221;5%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_slider _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; height=&#8221;435px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;35px|35px|-35px|-35px|false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_slide _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/vivevale.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/qiqong-1-1.jpg&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;on&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;][\/et_pb_slide][\/et_pb_slider][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;slide&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;right&#8221; animation_intensity_slide=&#8221;5%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;%22A Chinese exercise system which focuses on attracting and developing one\u2019s Qi\u201d&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|700|||on|||#D3B141|&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;2em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;54px|||||&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;40px||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The saying \u201cSound mind in sound body\u201d epitomises the core of Qigong. It is an ancient system of exercise and health treatment. It involves meditation, breathing control and body movements. It focuses on attracting and cultivating one\u2019s \u201cvital energy\u201d (Qi). Tranquillity and relaxation are two of Qigong\u2019s main aspects. There are several forms of Qigong practiced throughout the world, some of which focus in spirituality and health by means of breathing and meditation, whereas others are more intense and may comprise martial arts exercises.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medically, Qigong is used as a means of prevention and rehabilitation and is often paired with acupuncture. It facilitates the flow of blood and maintains the body in optimal condition, preventing illnesses. Besides blood circulation, it also improves lymph circulation, through the practice of synchronising breathing with motion. 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