Have you done both practices? If so, what results have you had? And what qigong practice do you use with semen retention?

I am practicing visualisation meditation ( visualising godin upper dantian). I am having good concentration but I can't sleep well at night why?

When I do belly breathing I follow my breathing to know how far it goes and at the end of the path where the lower part of my abdomen expands I feel that there is the lower dantien, do you think I can locate it?

I have been practicing Zhineng Qigong for a couple of weeks, doing at least an hour a day spread out through a couple of sessions. But in the past few days, I have been having extreme emotions out of nowhere, such as anger, envy, sadness, depressed mood, feelings of worthlessness, and so on... I had a similar reaction before (increased anger) after a few weeks of practicing a different form of qigong. And I stopped soon after.

Could this be a sign of some kind of healing reaction? Or is something else maybe happening to me?

Are there certain practices that would be good for menstruation?

Although I am a beginner I do have some idea about what chi is, tho I'm not sure how accurate my understanding is. Just think of me as a complete beginner

I want a formal introduction on what chi is and how I can get started with feeling it and later on building it. What techniques should I practice? What are the principles behind those techniques? What's the mindset required to practice? And pretty much anything that can help me get more familiar with chi.

I know I should be getting a teacher for chi practice but there are none where I live so I'd love it if you guys provide me with online resources( websites, books, videos) to help me get started. I would also like to hear about your experiences too so please share some of you have the time

How is lower dantian breathing performed correctly? And how to store the energy there?

Has anyone practiced qigong and kundalini exercises, have they obtained results?

Anyone familiar with this short practice..

https://youtu.be/E6JwBYWXr3Y?feature=shared

Practicing qigong can generate attraction towards women, I heard that if you fill your lower dantien with energy you will generate more attraction for women, is that true?

This is one people might never come across as its pretty tiny https://www.youtube.com/@adamchanqigong/videos . It seems he posted some videos and has gone dormant, but its good/interesting stuff.

I can't practice horse stance without my back leaning against the wall, but my legs still shake after a few seconds which is supposed to be a good sign.

How consistently do you practice? What benefits have you noticed? How long have you been practicing?

During celibacy, I can feel the energy in my blood steadily rising, causing more energy, as well as emotions to arise. I feel much healthier. Eventually I feel too angry, lustful or otherwise emotional, causing me to inevitably fail celibacy. I don't know how to store this excess bioelectricity in the Qihai or Lower Dantian to prevent this from happening.

Has anyone read "Chi Health Cycle: How to build chi flow to your organs all through the day Paperback" by Jost Sauer What are your thoughts.

I'm currently reading this and have been pondering over the content for a long while. It is definitely in line with TCM teachings, and the principles I've learnt through Tai Chi and Qigong practises for health and natural cycles. I find that it's an incredibly palatable presentation of TCM knowledge.

Anyone else read this, any thoughts or use cases where someone has managed to implement or build strategies around the Chi cycle ?

Have you felt stronger Qi flow when your diet has been cleaner? I've been doing the carnivore diet for the past six weeks as an anti-inflammatory elimination diet and I'm noticing that my Qi flow is stronger, deeper and smoother. Now, I'm very clear that correlation isn't causation so it may be that the trajectory of the increase of my Qi flow just coincides with my elimination diet. And, it makes sense that Qi would flow better with a less inflammatory diet, whatever that diet is for you.

Thoughts?

I previously didn't do it because I thought it was only used by neidan practitioners. For qigong alone, it is beneficial, but not necessary. However I've yet to see any progress in transforming jing to qi.

Books seem to say one or the other.

I have been studying Zhineng Qigong recently after doing some other basic forms of qigong for a few months. But I noticed that Zhineng Qigong only focuses on the "false" dantian behind the navel instead of the so-called "true" danian which is a bit lower. I also read a post from someone who claims Zhineng Qigong intentionally avoids opening the microcosmic orbit.

What would be the reason for this? Is it because dantian and MCO development work can be dangerous?

For anyone interested in using qi/nei gong for healing, especially on the mental/emotional levels, this is a collection of links/resources that might be helpful, along with some suggested ways to practice/combine them. This practice is based around the idea of stored traumas/emotions building up in the body/system https://youtu.be/TzJUnrEEIe4?si=Sa9FEDW_7TEnPA2s&t=1367 (22:47 to 27.10)

(This is an edited repost of an old comment, as the comment is now archived and so can't be edited.)

1-regulate the body, so its easier for it to process trapped energies. Do this using standing/sitting form practice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXQc89NCI5g&list=PL1bUtCgg8VgA4giQUzJoyta_Nf3KXDsQO&index=1 (intro and then practices in a playlist) This is the same practice used for part 3 (developing song). It can also be done laying down/reclining, if you are low on energy/motivation etc.

2-regulate the breath, so your breathing and default state becomes more relaxed, and at ease. Do this by 'anchoring the breath' - in 2 parts, theory then practice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0fTg23psfw&list=PLCUw6elWn0lghivIzVBAYGUm7HwRqzfQp&index=1

3-develop inner awareness and release as you do both of these, using ting and song https://youtu.be/S1y_aeCYj9c?si=VhIMb1mIkBRVvAN4&t=998 . There is more on song here https://www.internalartsinternational.com/free/daoist-meditation-lesson-five-theory-wu-ji-and-song-relaxation/

4-practice sensing where you feel emotions in the body, like in this example practice - https://youtu.be/CtLFBp0kda8?si=fLPkt-sPr7g9fdMv&t=706 apply ting and song to wherever you feel them - this whole video is good to watch too, for more context on the release/clearing process. Also there is more here on dissolving/clearing blocks https://www.internalartsinternational.com/free/daoist-meditation-lesson-six-theory-dissolving-clearing-blockages/

5-combine these practices, scanning the body for sensations of tension & emotions in the body, releasing them through ting and song, and taking time to dissolve blocks as you go.

6-do this in your daily life by going more slowly in what you do, and 'multi-tasking' in/adding in the scan/release/dissolve process, along with whatever else you're doing

7-add in some positive feelings/energy into the area that negatives are releasing/dissolving from. Initially you might need to practice with techniques that help build positive feelings, Then over time you can skip the systematised tuning in, and jump straight to channeling in the positive feelings/energy. Ideally you also merge this in with the releasing/dissolving, so there's an outward flow of negative energy, and a positive inward flow.

To get things built up to that point, you can use the relevant parts of these kinds of practice https://www.reddit.com/r/streamentry/wiki/twim-crash-course/ / https://www.lionsroar.com/ajahn-brahm-metta-loving-kindness-meditation/ / https://www.reddit.com/r/streamentry/comments/1ez4tpn/reverse_metta/ / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lY77In3ZYGI/ . Or if you have a qi gong practice, then some aspect of bringing in the positive energy from that can work too,.

8-allow your body to adapt to the emotional https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFAfI_DW0nY and physical releases https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHxT8396qjA that happen. Also get some context on these releases as discussed here (alchemical process of clearing stored issues) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCRChIql1tA and here (old traumas re-emerging/releasing) https://youtu.be/TzJUnrEEIe4?si=Sa9FEDW_7TEnPA2s&t=1367 (22:47 to 27.10)

9-by doing all this you also build qi, along the lines of the principle 'yi dao, qi dao' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLjCOYF04L0&t=312s. You can also see alternative views of this with some other extra detail here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZR29rCLhD6o and here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXlxAw6EkBA. Then qi will help with the healing & strengthening process https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXM6Ed9Zih4

Self explanatory title, having trouble with ldt breathing at the during reverse breathing, any help would be appreciated

Hello, 2 years ago I was first introduced to Qigong through Heavenly Essence Qigong (HEQ), created by Zhong Hongbao. The system was one of the larger qigong groups which was pushed out of China during the 'qigong fever' years in the late 90's. The system is intricate and appears designed as a way of life, centered around a symbolic creature, the Kylin, which represents various aspects of society. Core practices include chanting eight virtues and principles to cultivate a pure mind, each connected to aspects of the Kylin. Practitioners are also encouraged to call upon the energy spirit of Grandmaster Zhong for spiritual guidance and healing.

While I respect some of these practices, I feel uncomfortable with the chanting, as I don’t fully connect with or understand the meanings—translations are only given by my teacher, who often emphasizes “letting wisdom flow” rather than explaining the fundamentals. Researching Zhong Hongbao has also raised questions for me, as he has controversial allegations(rape,assault, murder) and political motivations, which I find difficult to ignore. The things I am to chant relate to things I do not fully grasp and am not sure I want to be chanting- but they are important to the practice. Two key aspects I feel deeply uncomfortable with are to visualize the Grandmaster and to chant the virtues regularly.

I’m struggling to reconcile these concerns and would appreciate any insights, particularly about HEQ’s background and approach. I am someone who needs to have a foundation of understanding to comfortably move forward and trust a system, and I am wary of being influenced by new age movements which may be ego driven creations. Reliable English information is scarce, and while my teacher is a skilled TCM practitioner, they are deeply committed to HEQ and to the Grandmaster, making it hard to get an objective perspective.

Insights about HEQ, qigong lineages in general, and this systems history would be a big help. I have decided to take up some outside training to see how that experience resonates for me, but I'd still like to explore my thoughts and feelings about HEQ before I decide what I want to do.

Thank you!

I've read in more than one source of seasoned Qigong practitioners (I hesitate to use the word master because I can't judge that) who say that ZZ is a mechanical process in that if your posture is good then you will gather Qi whether or not you are in a mindful state. These people have gone as far as to say that you can watch TV while practicing ZZ and it's still effective. I'm thinking about the middle ground of being mindful for a while then continuing ZZ while not so present. I would never be this mentally absent in any other Qigong practice but I'm intrigued.

Your thoughts, please.

Come forth and debate dao with this old man if your dao heart is strong enough.

My first question. Why cultivate for qi emission when your inner goal with that is simply bliss and enjoyment in life? Why not cultivate joy directly?

Why can't your lower dantian hold qi simply by placing attention, why must it be cultivated to hold qi?

Why do you all cultivate the upper dantians at all if not for union with the dao?

Cosmic Shower is a Shaolin skill where Qi flows from the top of your forehead through your body. Consistently practicing tuning into CS is said to be very healing.

I have a strong sensation of Small Universe and Big Universe and am trying to induce (or sense) CS. I can sense Qi on the surface of my body pretty easily by just bringing my attention to different areas but I don't have a sense of Qi in the center of my body, away from my skin.

If you practice Neigong or if you have experienced CS do you have any ideas on how I might tune into it?

I have most of energy in upper part of body which result in shallow breathing, revesing of diaphram tighness in stomach and pelvic area. Noticed few things

1. It become worst if I don't wear loose pants. Tight stomach male me anxious
2. It become normal if I focus on dan tien

What's is the reason is there some point in stomach which needs to be worked. Or should I focus only of dan tien I am a beginner just started fpfew of damo mitchell meditation

I heard on the John Chang documentary that scientists weren’t able to measure qi as electrical impulses. Qi is known as a psuedo-scientific concept, but bio electricity isn’t.

I’m wondering if anyone knows the main difference between qi and bio electricity?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGKh9kJINU4

1:50:45 is where she begins talking about the scientific definition of qi (her definition rather).

She says from that point on what I say and a few others here say often, which is ignored by many others: learn from a teacher, do not learn from books or try to teach yourself.

Don't try to learn neigong or qigong from books, don't try to start zhan zhuang from books and videos--there's only so much you can do and specific highly individualized corrections you need to be better.