Is the Qi experience related to the flow experience? Practicing qigong in urban green spaces

• Published in: PloS one Vol. 16; no. 1; p. e0240180
• Main Authors: Hung, Shih-Han, Hwang, Ching-Yung, Chang, Chun-Yen
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Public Library of Science 04.01.2021; Public Library of Science (PLoS)
• Subjects: Biology and Life Sciences; Ecology and Environmental Sciences; Environmental aspects; Female; Humans; Male; Medicine and Health Sciences; Parks, Recreational; Psychological aspects; Qigong; Research and Analysis Methods; Social Sciences; Taiwan

People experience a healthy energy gained from the environment and an inner feeling, called the Qi experience. The flow experience has been a popular topic in Western studies, especially within the fields of psychology and health, and in all kinds of activities. Our current study used quantitative a...