Question:

If someone were to try Qigong for the very first time, what difference would they see between Wu Ming Qigong and another type they might find online or in a class?

Answer:

There are thousands of different Qigong systems, and every system has different ways of trying to understand the Universe. Qigong can be the end destiny, the vehicle, or a guideline. Your experience depends on the system or the school behind the system. It also depends on how you use Qigong and for what purpose.

Generally speaking, different Qigong systems are like different paths to reach the top of the mountain. Some paths are easy in the beginning, but are very difficult in the end. Once you get to the last challenge, you have no chance of reaching the top of the mountain. Other paths are so difficult, but can lead you to the top of the mountain. Still other paths are not new paths; they are organic paths. For thousands of years, many masters have traveled these paths up the mountain and back down.

Your path and your success depends on which system you are following.

Wu Ming Qigong

While there are many Qigong systems that offer a healing focus, we practice Wu Ming Qigong, which is rooted in the teachings of the Chinese sage, Lao Tzu. His perception of the path to Tao was one of emptiness, simplicity, and humility: Nothing is everything; no technique is the best technique; let go and go with the flow. By being truly “empty” in the everyday world, a door opens to the invisible realm that underlies and supports the reality we continually experience. This connection to Universal energy can then inform and guide our daily actions. 

Wu Ming Qigong is a practice of internal energy or Qi. Through dedicated practice and study, the practitioner seeks to connect body, mind, and spirit, and harmonize one’s individual energy with the Universal, the source of all true healing.

In ancient times, Wu Ming Qigong and meditation were used in martial arts to help the body maintain wellness. At the mind level, Qigong was used to understand the relationship between the body and the mind and its connectedness to the healing power of nature. At its highest level, Qigong was used to achieve longevity and connect to the Universal. Five thousand years later, Wu Ming Qigong still offers the same tremendous healing benefits for those who dedicate themselves to this practice. Consistently practicing Wu Ming Qigong at a deep level can activate the body’s genetic code and even has the power to create healing miracles.

Not all Qigong practices are the same. Breathing and visualization techniques are offered by certain Qigong systems, while gentle movements and stationary postures are used by others. Different Qigong systems work on your energy in unique ways. We do NOT advise mixing systems, as the body’s Qi flow will be confused.

Learn More About Wu Ming Qigong

Read about some of the benefits of a serious and committed Wu Ming Qigong practice: How Qigong Can Help.