Qigong (also written as chi kung) is an ancient Chinese healing art that combines gentle movement, breathing, and a meditative state of mind. Practiced correctly for just 15 minutes a day, it can improve health, build vitality, and support the body, mind, and spirit together.
Qigong15 is a free resource built by Marcus Santer — a qigong teacher with over 25 years of practice, trained under 4th Generation Grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit, and author of three books on qigong. Everything here is practical, jargon-free, and based on direct experience.
New to Qigong?
If you’ve never practiced qigong before — or have barely heard of it — start here:
- What is Qigong? — a clear, jargon-free introduction to the art and what it does
- How Qigong Works — the mechanism behind the health benefits
- The 3 Core Skills of Qigong — what separates genuine qigong from physical exercise
- Qigong Exercises — browse the full library of exercises covered on this site
Explore the Exercises
The exercises section covers individual patterns, full sets, and guidance on how to practice them correctly — not just as physical form, but as genuine qigong. Key sets include:
- The Shaolin 18 Lohan Hands — one of the most complete and widely practiced qigong sets
- All qigong exercises →
Qigong for Health
Qigong has a long tradition as a healing art — used to address specific conditions, build resistance to illness, and support recovery. The Qigong for Health section covers how this works in practice, including pages on stress resistance, energy flow, and what qigong can and can’t address.
How to Practice
Knowing the exercises is only part of it. The PERFECT Qigong System covers the complete framework for practice — from entering the right state of mind to consolidating your session — so that what you do in those 15 minutes actually works.
Why 15 Minutes?
The name Qigong15 reflects a core principle: when practiced correctly, 15 minutes of qigong a day is enough to get and stay healthy. You don’t need hours of practice, specialist equipment, or prior fitness. Qigong requires virtually zero athleticism and can be practiced almost anywhere — at any age, at any level.
If you’re wondering whether you can learn effectively without attending classes in person, Can You Teach Yourself Qigong? addresses that directly.
