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 wellbeing with excellent results or – if you so choose – for personal growth and spiritual development.