When Qigong originated, there is no direct literature record so far. At present, it is based on the mutual corroboration of several indirect documents. According to Shangshu, the earliest history book in China, more than 4,000 years ago, during the Tang Yao period, the Central Plains of China was flooded. "Lu Chunqiu? It is recorded in ancient music that "dancing" with the function of "propaganda" is used to treat the disease of "unable to shrink bones and muscles". Huangdi Neijing also recorded the treatment of osteoarthropathy by pressing stilts, which has developed into "pressing stilts" during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period.

1975 The painted pottery jar of cultural relics in Majiayao period unearthed on platform 3 of Liuwan, Ledu District, Qinghai Province is a humanoid figure practicing Qigong, indicating that China Qigong has a history of at least 5,000 years.

Qigong is widely used in medicine, fitness and martial arts. China ancient Qigong was used to treat diseases and keep fit from the beginning. Treating diseases with qi function is mainly because it can play a beneficial role in regulating the autonomic nerve center and cardiovascular system in the cerebral cortex and subcortical, can correct abnormal reactions of the body, can massage abdominal organs, and can control its own physiological functions. Acrobatics has many effects on the human body, which can eliminate the interference of emotions and keep the physiological and biochemical conditions of the human body in the best working condition; Relaxation, quietness and breathing in Qigong can reduce the preparation of cerebral cortex for the overall emergency response, provide favorable conditions for the rest, repair and adjustment of the body, and also eliminate the interference of "seven emotions" on the body, reduce the sensitivity of the body to inferior stimuli of the external environment, and weaken the harm of "six desires"; After slow adjustment, the overall energy consumption is reduced and the body's disease resistance is enhanced.

In addition, anyone can practice Qigong as long as they know the main points of Qigong.