Students are frequently asking what is the best time of day for practicing Qigong. The truth is, it depends on the form.The general rule of thumb is to respect the natural rhythm of the body and the day. We don’t do invigorating Qigong within 2 hours of bedtime as it can prevent us from sleeping. We warm the body up before we do stretching. We listen to our body and adapt to its needs.
The table below provides some guidance on timing your practice but is by no means an exhaustive list.
| Time | Form |
| 5-7am | Dao Yin Hard Qi Gong 8 Pieces Brocade 8 Healing Sounds Tai Chi Qi Gong 18 part 1 Tai Chi Qi Gong 18 part 2 Bone Stretching Tai Ji |
| 7-9 am | Shen Dian (Spirit Brightening) Qi Gong Yang Sheng (Nourishing Life) Qi Gong Primordial |
| Midday (11-1) | Meditation |
| afternoon | Tai Yi Wu Xing (Five Element) Qi Gong Walking Crane Tai Ji |
| Evening | Yang Sheng Primordial 2 Primordial 3 |
| After 9pm | More meditative practices Meditation Primordial 3 Self-scanning Advanced styles such as sleeping postures |