Qi-gong is the science and art of cultivating the body’s internal energy or Qi. Qi-gong is derived from the words “Qi” or energy and “Gong” which is sometimes called “Gongfu” or “Kung Fu” in the old Wade-Giles system of Chinese word pronunciation. “Gongfu” means energy and time and refers to any systematic human endeavor which takes much time and energy investment to reach proficiency. Based upon this, Qi-gong actually may be defined as “any training or study dealing with Qi which takes a long time and a lot of effort”. The practitioner of healing arts has multiple potential burdens which may deplete or stagnate their body’s Qi. Veterinary medical practitioners who undertake advanced study in TCVM may find themselves exhausted as they attempt to integrate theory, strategies and tactics of Chinese medicine into their practices. Dealing with clients who may not either understand or undertake the correct steps in order to prevent or deal with medical issues in their companion and performance animals may lead to Qi stagnation in the attending veterinarian. This first essay on Qigong for the TCVM Practitioner will focus on simple rules for proper breathing and a Qi-gong exercise to assist in cultivating breath. There are at least eight major breathing methods.