The Chinese word “nei gong” means “internal work”. This refers to personal growth and spiritual development, because it is the work on the inner self.
Nei Gong is the origin of all Taoist energy work. It is at the root of the Taoist Water Tradition in the Chinese culture, which emphasizes healing, nurturing and cooling.
Qi Gong, T’ai Qi and Martial Arts are its “younger brothers”. They evolved and developed as a consequence of an understanding of parts of the Nei Gong, but not the whole.
Although the main purpose of the Taoist tradition is to develop the spirit, great importance is first put on physical health and mental/emotional balance. Nei Gong can therefore be practised either for physical health and well being with excellent results or – if you so chose – for personal growth and spiritual development.
Since Nei Gong works on such deep levels, not only can it cure symptoms, it can also reach the cause of the problem.