The Yi Jin Jing: A Traditional Chinese Exercise for Health and Vitality

The Yi Jin Jing: A Traditional Chinese Exercise for Health and Vitality

The Yi Jin Jing (易筋经), originating from ancient Chinese medical guiding techniques, is known for its effects on strengthening the body and preventing diseases. It has been widely practiced among Daoist, Buddhist, and martial arts practitioners for centuries. The Yi Jin Jing emerged during the Qin and Han dynasties as a form of guiding technique … 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

Categories of Qigong

Categories of Qigong

Chinese Qigong is rich in content and diverse in types. It can be briefly categorized based on methods, forms, content, purposes, and origins. 1. Categorized by Practice Posture 1. Standing Qigong: This practice is performed in a standing position, also known as Zhan Zhuang. Standing Qigong is effective in increasing Qi strength, strengthening the body, … Read more

Chinese Qigong: A Millennia of Cultivating and Nourishing Qi

Chinese Qigong: A Millennia of Cultivating and Nourishing Qi

Taiji Luo Wanxiang Since ancient times, practitioners of Chinese Qigong have undergone thousands of years of cultivation and transmission, compiling numerous methods. According to ancient texts, whether from Daoism, Confucianism, Buddhism, or martial arts schools, each has its unique Qigong practices, collectively numbering in the thousands, which can be said to return to one. Among … Read more

Shaolin Qigong Accessible to Everyone

Shaolin Qigong Accessible to Everyone

Editor’s Introduction Qigong training focuses on nourishing and cultivating Qi. When Qi is nourished, it becomes still; when Qi is still, the spirit is clear. With a clear spirit, one can maneuver appropriately. Cultivating Qi requires diligence in body movement. The method of body movement begins with Ma Bu (standing meditation), followed by the stretching … Read more