New Health Experts Q&A Senior Health Geriatric Fitness

Is it okay for the elderly to practice Qigong?

Asked by:Chelsea

Asked on:Mar 31, 2026 01:36 PM

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  • Lily Lily

    Mar 31, 2026

      Nowadays, with the progress of daily life, for elderly People are exercising more and more, while an old man is exercising very little. Isn’t that true? Recently, many elderly people have gathered together to practice Qigong again? Let’s listen to what experts have to say about the benefits of Qigong for the elderly.

      Generally speaking, beginners should choose Tai Chi, Tai Chi Sword, Baduanjin and other exercises to perform exercise . What are the benefits of doing Qigong for middle-aged and elderly people? Because these beginners often do not have a deep understanding of the theory of Qigong, if they start directly from static exercises, they will pay too much attention to mental activities, which may lead to deviations.

      Qigong does not have strict requirements for thoughts. As long as practitioners are proficient in the movement routines, they can start to pay attention to the coordination of breathing and movements, and then slowly enter a calm state of consciousness, that is, Qigong enters a state of tranquility. If some people have learned or studied Qigong theory before practicing Qigong, they can choose a practice method that combines movement and stillness during practice. While practicing movement, they can also practice static practice. In this way, you can quickly grasp the essence of Qigong, adjust the mind, breath, and body at the same time, and achieve good health care effects.

      In addition to health care, the benefits of Qigong for the elderly also include therapeutic benefits. disease role. If a patient chooses Qigong as an auxiliary therapy, then different Qigong should be selected according to different diseases. Such as stomach ulcer soup Stomach disease Patients can practice internal nourishing Qigong; cancer patients can choose Xingbu Qigong, Guo Linxin Qigong, self-control Qigong, etc.; patients with high blood pressure, nerve Patients with weakness and pain can choose relaxation exercises. Bedridden patients can choose Qigong to strengthen their vitality; the benefits of Qigong for the elderly can also be beneficial to the recovery of neck and shoulder functions for patients with neck and shoulder diseases.

      After listening to experts’ comments on the benefits of Qigong for the elderly, it’s time for everyone to get the elderly at home to “exercise” too!