Table 3.

An example of codes, subcategories, categories, and a theme from qualitative content analysis about the experiences of practicing Baduanjin.

Theme	Harmonizing body and soul
Category	Improving physiological health						Improving psychoemotional state
Subcategory	Relieving pain	Enhancing digestion	Relieving polyuria	Strengthening immunity	Improving the circulatory system function	Improving sleep quality
Codes	The low back pain has been alleviated; arm is raised without pain; headache and back pain seem to be disappeared	Having a good appetite; bowel movement becomes regular; constipation is decreased	Reducing frequency of urination and nocturnal urination	Looking fine; being seldom sick	Controlling blood pressure; relieving dizziness	Being fast asleep; extending sleep time	Having positive vital energy; whole body is relaxed; being comfortable; being hopeful; being full of vital energy; being not lonely; being anxiety-free