From Qigong to Breathing Techniques

From Qigong to Breathing Techniques

From Qigong to Breathing Techniques 1. The Effects of Qigong Qigong is said to trace back to the Tang Yao era, with the earliest references found in the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), particularly in the Suwen (Plain Questions) section, which summarizes several effective medical measures of the time: Bian stone therapy, poisons, moxibustion … 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

Four Key Elements of Qigong Practice: Interconnected and Progressive

Four Key Elements of Qigong Practice: Interconnected and Progressive

For those who enjoy Daoist health practices—follow me Qigong practice is a form of exercise that involves adjusting the body, mind, and breath, integrating both physical and mental training to absorb the essence of the universe, enhancing the body’s vitality, promoting smooth energy flow, and invigorating the spirit. This practice improves immunity, increases adaptability, and … 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

Exploring the Historical Origins and Theoretical Foundations of Chinese Qigong: The Scientific Path of Spiritual Evolution

Exploring the Historical Origins and Theoretical Foundations of Chinese Qigong: The Scientific Path of Spiritual Evolution

Taiji Luo Wanxiang In exploring the ancient civilization of China, we discover a long-standing practice known as Qigong. Its history can be traced back to ancient times, and while its true origins remain unclear, it has been referenced in ancient texts. In the mid-1970s, a burial site from primitive society discovered in the Qinghai region … Read more

The Five Levels of Qigong Practice

The Five Levels of Qigong Practice

Qigong, in ancient times known as “Xiu Zhen” (Cultivating Truth) — cultivating the heart and nourishing the nature, aligning with the Dao to attain truth. By following a certain procedure, practitioners can perceive the continuous changes in both the material and spiritual aspects within their bodies, experiencing different levels of energy effects or internal landscapes. … Read more

Daoist Health Preservation: Qigong and Meditation

Daoist Health Preservation: Qigong and Meditation

The term “Qigong” originates from Daoism and originally referred to a type of skill related to the manipulation of qi (气). Qigong is practical and easy to disseminate, thus it has gained widespread attention and developed vigorously. In the Qing Dynasty, Yang Jixing summarized Daoist qi methods in his work “Zhidao Zhenquan”, categorizing them into … Read more

Nine Simple Qigong Methods Perfect for Daily Practice

Note: The following is a compilation of simple Qigong methods, which are very suitable for daily practice. (1) Sitting Meditation Before Sleep Assume a comfortable seated position, either flat or cross-legged (whichever is more comfortable), close your eyes, and relax your mind. Breathe naturally and focus your intention on the Dan Tian (丹田, lower abdomen, … Read more

An Exploration of the Mechanisms of Qigong for Health

An Exploration of the Mechanisms of Qigong for Health

Click the blue text to follow us! Practicing Qigong can enhance fitness, dispel illness, and prolong life. This exercise method, which combines intention, movement, and coordinated breathing, improves and enhances the body’s self-regulatory functions by clearing the body’s meridians, balancing yin and yang, reducing energy consumption, and regulating mental states. 1. Qigong is a unique … Read more

Traditional Sports | Qigong

Traditional Sports | Qigong

Traditional Sports | Qigong The content of Qigong is very broad, characterized by the practitioner’s subjective effort to exercise the integration of intention (yi), energy (qi), and body (shen). It mainly includes adjusting the body (tiao shen), adjusting the mind (tiao xin), adjusting the breath (tiao xi), self-massage, and physical activities. Adjusting the mind involves … Read more