Quiet strength through breath and movement.
Qigong is a broad family of Chinese mind-body practices combining posture or movement, breathing, and focused attention. Many forms are gentle and adaptable for beginners.
Your first week
5 minutes
Stand or sit comfortably. Notice your breath and practice slow, easy arm movements without straining.
8–10 minutes
Repeat a beginner sequence. Keep knees soft, shoulders relaxed, and breathing natural.
10–15 minutes
Choose the movements that feel best and repeat them smoothly. Stop if you feel pain or dizziness.
Free places to learn
NCCIH: Tai Chi and Qigong
Evidence-aware background on these practices, including safety and research.
Holden QiGong
Lee Holden's free channel of well-produced, beginner-friendly Qigong routines — his practices have also been featured in PBS wellness specials.
YOQI — Marisa Cranfill
Yoga-and-Qigong practice drawing on Traditional Chinese Medicine principles. Free previews on YouTube; full classes are available for purchase.
Mountain Rock Tai Chi and Qigong — free Billings practice group
A free, drop-in Tai Chi & Qigong practice group in Billings. Schedule as of June 2026 — it's always worth confirming before heading out, especially for outdoor sessions.
- Monday · 5:30–6:30 pm · Tai Chi & Qigong open practice · Pioneer Park, east side, 3rd Street West, between the tennis courts. Runs Memorial Day through roughly the Daylight Standard Time change; canceled above 90°F or if the grass is wet.
- Tuesday · 2:00–3:00 pm · Tai Chi, Traditional 108 Yang style · Billings Community and Senior Center, 360 North 23rd Street.
- Thursday · 5:30–6:30 pm · Qigong & Tai Chi open practice · Billings Public Library, 510 North Broadway.
- Friday · 11:00–11:45 am · Qigong · Mission Ridge Senior Living (St. John's United campus), 3840 Rimrock Road. A small fee is requested from participants visiting from the surrounding community.
- Saturday · 10:00–11:00 am · Qigong · Westpark Village, 2351 Solomon Avenue, lower level.