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Qigong as Part of Corporate Health Management

Qigong as Part of Corporate Health Management

What is Qigong and why is it relevant for companies?

Qigong is a thousands-of-years-old practice from Traditional Chinese Medicine. It combines gentle movements, conscious breathing, and meditative mindfulness. The goal is to harmonize the flow of energy (Qi) in the body and promote both physical and mental health. This is precisely why Qigong is excellently suited as a measure in Corporate Health Management (CHM).

Benefits of Qigong in the Workplace

In times of pressure to perform, information overload, and constant availability, Qigong offers an effective counterweight. Even short sessions in everyday office life help to:

  • reduce stress
  • promote concentration
  • relieve tension
  • strengthen the immune system
  • build emotional resilience

The best part: Qigong requires no equipment and can be practiced anywhere – sitting, standing, or during a break between two meetings.

How Qigong can be integrated into companies

Qigong can be integrated into daily work routines flexibly and according to needs. Examples:

  • Active breaks: 10–15 minutes of movement in between
  • Workshops or health days
  • Online sessions in a home office context
  • Executive retreats with a Qigong focus

Depending on the target group (e.g., executives, nursing staff, administration), the offer can be customized – with a focus on stress regulation, body awareness, or mindful leadership.

Example exercise: Relieve shoulders in 1 minute

While sitting or standing: Raise shoulders to the ears, hold briefly, exhale deeply and let them drop loosely. Then gently circle backward 5–10 times. This simple exercise releases tension and promotes blood circulation.

Conclusion: Small movements with a big impact

Qigong is an effective method suitable for everyday use to keep employees healthy, motivated, and productive. As part of a holistic CHM, it promotes not only the well-being of each individual, but also a healthy corporate culture. Anyone wishing to invest in healthy work in the long term should integrate Qigong into their concept.