Qigong and tai chi performance staged in Baotou

More than 1,200 qigong and tai chi enthusiasts perform in Baotou, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, Aug 1. Qigong, a Chinese breathing exercise, is a holistic system of coordinated body postures and movements, breathing, and meditation used for health, spirituality, and martial arts training. Tai chi is an internal Chinese martial art which can be practiced for its health benefits. [Photo/Baotou Daily]