Have you ever experienced that the days are just passing by? Do you find it hard to let go of the past and often worry about what the future holds? In today's fast-paced world, stress is becoming an integral part of our lives, and digital tools, social media presence, and multitasking make it difficult to focus on the present moment. Did you know that the PRESENT moment is our present? That’s why it’s called that. How to live the tranquility of the present? How an ancient form of a Qi gong exercise can help us?

The real essence of mindfulness is to live in the present moment!

In our modern world, success is measured by achievement and productivity. We live in a performance-oriented culture, often trying to focus on several things at once (multitasking), such as checking social media posts at work or replying to messages on the phone. This scattered attention reduces our ability to focus on the present and destroys not only our mental but also our physical health. It can increase the chance of developing tumors, it can also have a negative effect on the intestinal flora, among other things. Mindfulness helps break the spiral of stress by becoming aware of what is happening inside and around us. Mindfulness is being in the now with awareness. A simple yet profound way to experience the moment as it is—without judgment or expectations.

Try a simple exercise: next time you have a cup of tea or coffee, observe every detail. Feel the warmth of the cup in the palm of your hand, the smell of the coffee, the flavors in your mouth. Put your phone aside and don't think about today's or tomorrow's tasks, just BE. It may seem simple, but it can be challenging to be fully present at first—but practice pays off.

The goal is not to eliminate stress, but to react differently to it

Mindfulness in Qi gong has a principle: tranquility of the present and creation of inner harmony. Scientific research shows that practicing Qi gong reduces stress hormones, improves sleep quality, and boosts the immune system. In addition, in the longrun, emotional intelligence and the ability to concentrate also develop The practice of mindfulness is perfectly complemented by Qi gong, which is one of the most useful tools of stress management known as a thousand-year-old Chinese movement therapy. The essence of Qi gong is to harmonize the flow of energy (Qi) in the body, which helps to create inner balance and tranquility. The exercises consist of slow, flowing movements combined with deep breathing and focused attention. This relieves physical and mental tensions at the same time, while increasing energy levels and vitality. It teaches presence and inner harmony – all the values that mindfulness represents.

"You don't have to make drastic changes to your life to experience the tranquility of the present and the power of Qi gong. Daily 10-20 minutes of practice can make a significant difference," says R A Y, who is obe of the highest quilaified Qi gong instructor of Calligraphy Health system in Hungary.

"Our health is our own responsibility. Harmony is not a distant goal, but a path on which every step counts."

If you want to learn the most effective concentration and stress relieving Qi gong exercises, explore any of R A Y 's Studios in BUDA and PEST, where you can develop your skills with the help of a highly qualified Calligraphy Health Qi gong instructor with a personalized plan based on your lifestyle, health and individual needs. Practicing living the present takes time and patience, so it's a good idea to start with small steps, such as breathing exercises that can also help to accept that we are not perfectly present at everymoment. By learning to be consciously present, you will regain control of your life and rediscover how precious everyday moments are. In the present is the power. Live with it!