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Active Recovery

"A gentle, movement-based approach to accelerate physical and energetic renewal after exertion or stress by enhancing circulation and biofield flow."

Full Explanation

Origin & Etymology

Latin 'activus' (energetic) + Middle English 'recoveren' (to regain)

Traditional Meaning

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, 'moving qi' after exertion prevented blood stasis—a principle echoed in Qigong’s post-exercise cooldowns.