Is a more complex type of Qigong better than a simple one?
The simple answer is no. We’ll say over and over that there are many different styles of Qigong. There is no single best way to do Qigong. Some people like a single motion or stance as their entire practice. Others may want to do a type of Qigong for a particular ailment, condition, or for prevention of illness, and the complexity of the practice may vary accordingly. One of the most popular types of Qigong, especially for martial arts, is zhan zhuang (“jan jong”). This is also known as “stake standing”. The practitioner stands motionless in a particular posture to develop internal strength. Others like a variety of Qigong forms, with different amounts of movement. Some even like Qigong forms (such as Wild Goose, or Dayan) that are similar to Tai Chi forms in that they are long forms with many individual movements that may take from a few minutes to forty-five minutes to complete once. Ultimately, find a form or type of Qigong that you like. If you eventually get tired of it, try a dif
