Qigong had been practised in China for thousands of years to prevent illness and to cure illness thus making the individuals daily life more satisfying, Martial art exponents also practise qigong to make themselves more lethal.There are many varieties of qigong and Zhineng Qigong is but one of them. You may have heard about people who practised various forms of qigong ending up suffering from abnormal symptoms. Therefore it is important to select a form of qigong that has none of such adverse symptoms on those who practise it. This is mainly because Zhineng Qigong does not emphasize on circulation the qi in certain fixed paths in the body. Zhineng Qigong is unique in that its main principle rests on exchanging the qi in the body with the qi in the universe.
Qi is perhaps on of the most important and profound concept in Chinese health system. Literally, it means life-breath. It has also been defined as vital energy, lifeforce, ether and bio-electricity. The Chinese believe that Qi fills the Universe and all things are derived from Qi. Perhaps Qi can be described as the source of all things. This universal Qi is known in Zhineng Qigong as Hunyuan Qi
In Zhineng Qigong, the basic theory is the exchange of the body Qi with the Hunyuan Qi. The properties of Hunyuan Qi encompasses all matter in the universe. Using this principle, Zhineng Qigong practitioners are able to direct the flow of Hunyuan Qi into the part of the body that is ill to provide a cure. Since Hunyuan Qi is available in abundance and all is takes is for a trained person to harness it, a Zhineng Qigong student should be able to start using it to treat people perhaps within three to six months of daily pratice. ( Huanyuan Qi can be directed by the mind. Using the mind to concentrate the Hunyuan Qi, it can be transformed into substance. Using the mind in dispersing the substance, it can be reverted to Huayuan Qi.)
The founder of Zhineng Qigong is Prof. Pang Ming who studied western medicine, Chinese traditional medicine and many other forms of Qigong for years before he created Zhineng Qigong which consists the best of the various scientific and medical principles. Having satisfied himself the effectiveness and ease in learning Zhineng Qigong, he introduced the First Set of Qigong exercise in 1980 and before long, it was practised in over twenty provinces in China. Five years later, he introduced the Second Set. In 1991 the Third Set was taught.
There are altogether Six Sets of Zhineng Qigong exercise. Students must be fully conversant with each set and realize the benefits before moving on to the next set, otherwise progress is not possible. It is like making sure that a child can walk before teaching her how to jump. So far, only the first three sets had been introduced and they are:
1st Set Qi Exchange Exercise
2nd Set Using Form to direct Qi &
3rd Set Panto-Element Form.
Happy learning and good luck.....feel fantastic after my first lesson. Thanks Master.
Prof. Pang Ming wrote a number of books and gave many lectures, but virtually none of his work has been translated into other languages. These three key lectures were chosen for translation because they are basic to Professor Pang's teachings. They are full of insights into how the mind influences the body, and how we can use our mind to bring about change.
The lectures are filled with practical examples from Prof Pang's own experiences, making them interesting and easy to follow. He describes how martial arts practitioners can learn to use their mind to strengthen parts of the body, making them able to break stones with their hand, to be impervious to attack, etc. He talks about the effects of different emotions on the body, and relates those to everyday life. He mentions some of the many experiments that were carried out by practitioners who developed the ability to alter states of matter. In one such experiment, two practitioners sent qi to break needles in two, then aligned them and sent qi to rejoin them. Such experiments have been well documented in China but few Westerners know of them. Prof Pang explains how they are achieved and the implications this has for making changes to health.
There are also fascinating stories about patients he knew. One patient, told he had cancer, became extremely ill. When further analysis revealed the first diagnosis was incorrect, he returned to good health. The changes came from his own mind and not from any treatment he received! Another story concerns someone whose workmates told him he had ingested a toxic substance. He became very unwell until the truth was revealed to him.
The first three chapters of the book look at the effects of yishi on life activities, on objective matter and on illness.
Chapter Four gives more precise guidance to practitioners for their actual practice - for example, how to deal with stray thoughts during one's practice - and for other aspects of their life. Guidance here can be especially valuable for anyone who feels they are not advancing as fully as they would like.
Chapter Five deals with illusions and paranormal abilities.
This publication is special because it is not just theory. Its explanations and insights come from someone whose teachings and practices have brought healing to hundreds of thousands of people. While it was written for qigong practitioners, it is relevant to anyone interested in the relationship between our mind and our physical body. Aaron Hoopes, the founder of Zen Yoga, describes it as "A must read for all practitioners of the healing arts".
The China Sports Bureau rated Zhineng Qigong the most health-enhancing of all forms and styles of qigong. Its success is based not just upon the physical movements themselves but also upon insights Prof Pang had into the human mind. His understandings can enrich our practice and enable us to transform our health and our life.
