Qigong in Lewes | Acupuncture and Movement for Health
IIn Chinese medicine, stillness and movement are not opposites but parts of the same rhythm. One prepares the body to receive; the other helps it integrate and adapt. In practice, this means acupuncture and Qigong are not separate therapies, but two expressions of the same principles.
Many people turn to acupuncture for fatigue, anxiety, pain, or disturbed sleep. The stillness of treatment with needles allows the body to settle, reset and begin to restore balance. To consolidate these changes - to embed them in posture, breath and daily rhythm – movement is often needed. Qigong provides that bridge.
What is Qigong?
Qigong means “cultivating life energy.” It is a therapeutic system of gentle movements, breath regulation and focused awareness that has been part of Chinese medicine for centuries. Unlike exercise in the Western sense, Qigong is medicine in motion.
Movements are slow, steady and accessible at any age.
Breath and posture calm the nervous system.
Circulation improves, easing stiffness and aiding recovery.
Energy (Qi) is regulated, strengthening resilience and vitality.
Why Qigong Matters for Health
The same principles that guide needle placement in acupuncture - restoring balance, regulating circulation, reducing pain and strengthening resistance are also at work in Qigong. For many, regular Qigong feels like an extension of treatment, reinforcing and deepening the effects of acupuncture. For others, it is the first time they experience their own energy directly, as something tangible in the body.
Both clinical observation and research suggest that Qigong can:
Reduce stress and anxiety
Improve sleep and ease fatigue
Support recovery in chronic illness
Strengthen posture, joints and balance
Complement acupuncture for long-term wellbeing
Your Next Step
Whether you begin with acupuncture or with Qigong, you are drawing on the same medical tradition - one that combines stillness and movement to restore health.
If you are already receiving acupuncture and wish to support your progress through movement, I encourage you to try Qigong. It does not require flexibility or performance, only a willingness to move gently, listen inwardly and allow your body the time it needs to respond.