Although both Tai Chi and Qi Gong practices are Chinese in origin and promote good posture, deep breathing and energy, they differ in some important aspects. Read on to discover the difference between Tai Chi and Qi Gong and to find out which may be best for you.

Both Tai Chi and Qi Gong work on developing awareness of and access to energy in the body. This "energy" is explored in terms of
Tai Chi, however, differs from Qi Gong in that the moves also have an "application". This can be martial (self-defence), structural (coordination, balance, footwork etc) or it can be philosophical (Ideas related to Chinese philosophy . Read this article on Tai Chi as a way of converting thought to action to more fully explore this idea.
- breathing techniques
- posture work
- movement practices.
Tai Chi, however, differs from Qi Gong in that the moves also have an "application". This can be martial (self-defence), structural (coordination, balance, footwork etc) or it can be philosophical (Ideas related to Chinese philosophy . Read this article on Tai Chi as a way of converting thought to action to more fully explore this idea.