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The 30 hobbies closest to qigong in what you actually do and how it feels. Each one says what's alike and what's different.
Sitting quietly to train attention, or using breathing patterns to settle the body.
Alike: Both relaxing and rhythmic.
Different: Gentler on the body.
YogaMore physical.
PilatesMore fiddly, precise work.
Tai chiMore fiddly, precise work. Slower to reward you.
Sound bathsLess repetitive. Quicker to pick up.
Colouring booksMore hands-on. More creative.
SwimmingMore physical.
BarreMore physical. Livelier.
Aqua aerobicsMore social. Livelier.
Jump ropeLivelier. More physical.
PaddleboardingCosts more to start. More time outside.
Indoor cyclingMore physical. Livelier.
Line dancingMore social. Livelier.
RunningCosts more to start. More time outside.
Strength trainingMore physical. Livelier.
ArcheryMore fiddly, precise work. More competitive.
Home workoutsLivelier. More physical.
Ten-pin bowlingMore social. More competitive.
WalkingMore time outside. More exploring new places.
CalisthenicsMore physical. Livelier.
CrosswordsMore of a mental workout. More to learn.
KalimbaMore hands-on. More creative.
Logic puzzlesMore of a mental workout. More fiddly, precise work.
Open-water swimmingCosts more to start. More time outside.
Cold dips & saunaMore time outside. More social.
Hacky sackMore time outside. More social.
HouseplantsMore about collecting. Looking after living things.
Jigsaw puzzlesMore hands-on. More to show at the end.
JournalingMore creative. More to show at the end.
JugglingMore hands-on. Livelier.The closest are Meditation & breathwork, Yoga, Pilates, Tai chi and Sound baths. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
Sound baths is close to qigong and quicker to pick up.
