What is Qi Gong? You might be given a Qi Gong exercise by your acupuncturist to help continue the treatment between visits.  Qi Gong is an exercise that uses breathing techniques together with different body positions.  This exercise promotes again the circulation of Qi and blood throughout the body.  It can help build up a person’s energy.  It can relieve stress.  It can also help prevent illness from occurring.  Tai Qi and other martial arts have aspects of Qi Gong.  They use breathing, body position and concentration to achieve more strength in their body.