Daoist Qigong: Enhancing Physical Strength and Winter Resilience with Kunlun Qigong

Daoist Qigong: Enhancing Physical Strength and Winter Resilience with Kunlun Qigong

In the past, I was physically weak, particularly sensitive to cold, and often caught colds. Later, I learned Kunlun Qigong from a folk master, and my health improved significantly, and I felt more energetic. Even in the cold winter, I only need to wear a single layer of clothing. Through years of practice, I have … Read more

Can Guo Lin Qigong Really Fight Cancer? Key Points to Note

Can Guo Lin Qigong Really Fight Cancer? Key Points to Note

Qigong is a “unique flower” in the treasure trove of Chinese medicine, a form of medical and health exercise with national characteristics in the heritage of traditional Chinese medicine. When it comes to qigong, many practitioners immediately think of Guo Lin Qigong, leading to doubts about its effectiveness in fighting cancer. Does Guo Lin Qigong … Read more

Six Major Issues in Qigong Practice: Misunderstandings and Misconceptions

Six Major Issues in Qigong Practice: Misunderstandings and Misconceptions

Dan Dao Yang Sheng Daoist Practice | Zhe Long Dan Dao Daoist Esoteric Arts | Bi Gu Tai Xi Over the past decade, the practice of Qigong has faced numerous challenges and has made difficult progress. The wheel of history continues to roll forward, and I believe that Qigong will eventually break through the clouds … Read more

The Essence of Qigong: A Traditional Chinese Health Practice

The Essence of Qigong: A Traditional Chinese Health Practice

Qigong (气功) is a national treasure of China, with a history spanning thousands of years, originating from self-care activities of the human body, emphasizing the internal cultivation of “adjusting the body, adjusting the mind, and adjusting the breath”. Throughout the changes of historical dynasties, various schools have formed, among which the Daoist Qigong, Buddhist Qigong, … Read more

Professor Zhang Honglin Explains What Qigong Really Is

Professor Zhang Honglin Explains What Qigong Really Is

Qigong has become a household term in China, thanks to extensive media coverage. However, if you ask someone, “What is Qigong?” many may find it difficult to provide a clear answer. This indicates that years of promotion have not significantly aided in the scientific understanding of Qigong. Furthermore, it suggests that the current definitions of … Read more

A Correct Understanding of Qi in Qigong

A Correct Understanding of Qi in Qigong

The term “Qigong” originates from ancient understandings of Qi. Some have proposed using Qigong terminology to replace ancient concepts of “breathing” and “regulating Qi” due to their close relationship with Qi cultivation. With the rise of modern Qigong practice, it has become widely recognized as a synonym for health and disease prevention. The breathing and … Read more

My Views on the Characteristics of Qigong

My Views on the Characteristics of Qigong

Qigong, as an independent discipline, possesses its own characteristics. Familiarity with the characteristics of Qigong is of great significance for guiding research and practice in Qigong. The characteristics can be summarized into the following three aspects. 1. Holism Holism is a characteristic of the physiological effects of Qigong. Structurally, Qigong is an exercise method composed … Read more

What is Qigong

What is Qigong

Qigong is a unique gem in the treasure trove of Chinese medicine, representing a form of healthcare exercise that embodies the ethnic characteristics of our national medical heritage. It is a summary of the experiences of the Chinese people in their struggle against nature and disease, utilizing the power of consciousness to self-regulate the life … Read more

The Eight Pieces of Brocade: A Traditional Qigong Practice

The Eight Pieces of Brocade: A Traditional Qigong Practice

The Eight Pieces of Brocade (Ba Duan Jin) is one of the classic traditional health-preserving practices in China, emphasizing the unity of body and mind, with a rich historical and cultural connotation. The Eight Pieces of Brocade consists of eight basic movements characterized by softness and slowness, fluidity and continuity, a combination of relaxation and … Read more

The Concept of Qigong

The Concept of Qigong

The term “Qigong” is a modern concept, and its meaning varies among practitioners of medicine, Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism. Medical practitioners refer to it as “Shengsheng” (nurturing life), “Daoyin” (guiding and stretching), and “Xingqi” (circulating qi); Daoists refer to it as “Tuna” (breath regulation), “Neidan” (internal alchemy), “Xuangu” (mysterious skills), “Zhoutian” (circulating the heavens), and … Read more