When most people picture Qi Gong, they think of slow, graceful movements, focused breathing, and a quiet, meditative state.
Fragrance Qi Gong - also known as Xiang Gong (“shaang gong”) - shares that same peaceful spirit, yet adds something wonderfully simple: it teaches you to breathe in life through your senses.
In this blog, you’ll learn more about this unique Qi Gong style and why it’s become one of the most popular practices to cultivate lightness, openness, and joy.
After being practiced in secret for centuries, Fragrance Qi Gong was introduced to the masses in 1988. It takes a refreshingly simple approach compared to most other Qi Gong forms. Rather than complicated sequences and precise techniques, you’ll learn a set of graceful arm movements, breathwork, and acupressure you can do standing or seated. Each movement is easy to remember, making the whole set accessible for all levels.
Because it’s simple to learn and practice, Fragrance Qi Gong is a favorite for daily use in parks and homes across the world.
When you stop trying to control your energy, it begins to move naturally.
In Fragrance Qi Gong, the soft, circular arm movements and steady, nose-led breathing invite the body to relax. As the arms drop into the movements, tension melts from the chest and upper body, and Qi begins to flow through the arms and hands with ease.
Many students notice a subtle warmth or gentle tingling in the palms. That’s the feeling of energy awakening and circulation returning.
Even a few minutes of practice can shift you from effort to ease, leaving you clear, calm, and completely recharged.
The fastest way to boost your energy is through deep, controlled breathing.
In Fragrance Qi Gong, we emphasize breathing through the nose and gently stimulating the points alongside the nose that help open the sinus passages. Nose breathing calms the nervous system, allowing Qi to circulate more freely.
Think about how scents can change your mood almost instantly: a freshly bloomed flower, the forest after a fresh rain, or an apple pie right out of the oven. Fragrance Qi Gong taps into that same pathway of sensation to feel uplifted, vibrant, and alive.
Fragrant Qi Gong is a style unlike any other, and we’d love for you to experience it yourself and add it to your Qi Gong toolkit.
In the Fragrant Qi Gong Workshop, Lee Holden will guide you through this unique set of arm movements in a simple, accessible flow.
Each time you practice, you reconnect to the simple joy of being open and connected to the wonders of life.
Click below to discover how this unique Qi Gong style can help you heal and transform your energy through the power of your senses.
Learn more and register for the Fragrance Qi Gong Workshop on Sunday, November 9th at 1 p.m Pacific.
