Medical Qigong / Neigong

Live online (with recordings): Three-year teacher certification program

Qigong means “energy work” and is a broad term for practices once known as Neigong and Tao Yin. Neigong translates as “inner work.” Taijiquan, in fact, combines Qigong/Neigong with martial arts.

Traditionally, Qigong practice begins by drawing energy from the world around us—the Sun, Moon, stars, wind, water, fire, trees, earth, lakes, and more. As practice deepens, attention turns inward, and we begin to experience ourselves as the universe. We center the mind within the body, strengthen what is within, and work to avoid dissipating energy through the five senses. Eventually, we may reach a state in which all is understood as mind. This is where Shengong begins, a level of study that is rare to find publicly nowadays.

Spring Thunder Medical Qigong and Neigong offers a direct path toward greater inner and outer balance. In ancient thought, “spring” often symbolized growth, youth, change, and renewal, and was associated with wind, storms, and trees. “Thunder” was considered one of the most powerful and rapid forces of transformation. It was said that after heaven and earth came into being, thunder and lightning followed. Thunder represents the transformation of Yang energy, while lightning represents Yin energy. Thunderstorms captivate many of us because they resonate with our primal nature. This energy is believed to prompt swift physical and spiritual change. After a storm, we can all sense how the air has shifted; simply watching a storm is considered beneficial.

A deep understanding of nature is essential to becoming truly healthy. Spring Thunder Medical Qigong (STMQ) brings together a range of practices, primarily from the Primordial Mt Qingcheng Taoist school. Other methods draw on Shaolin Buddhist traditions and meditative schools such as Chan meditation. The online program includes stationary and moving standing Qigong, as well as seated practices that combine stillness and movement. Partner exercises help participants strengthen the mind and body together. STMQ also features circle walking, hands-on healing through Qigong Tuina methods and include acupressure, and Etheric field treatments similar to Reiki. Eventually distant healing methods are taught as well. Many additional practices are included. Spiritual methods for opening the body, together with an understanding of the universe, can also help us develop greater compassion for others.

The five levels of this esoteric Medical Qigong program are:

1. Basic self-cultivation: Learn foundational theory, open the body's energy centers, and clear stagnant Qi through practices such as the Five Elements, opening the three Dantians, Pyramid Meditation, ancient sound mantras, talismanic water, and the Microcosmic Orbit.

2. Intermediate self-cultivation: Explore more dynamic approaches to clearing the body and mind. Practices may include Fire Dragon Meridian Qigong, Swimming Dragon Qigong, cultivating and refining the body and mind with Tiger Spirit energy, opening the third eye with Sword Mudra, Lao Tzu Medical Qigong, seated 12 Section Brocade Medical Qigong, other Sichuan shamanic methods, and Standing Qigong/Neigong.

3. Self-cultivation and introductory Qi transmission: Practice circle walking and the eight palms of Bagua Medical Qigong, learning how to cultivate with each palm.

4. Qi transmission: Learn transmission methods using Bagua’s eight palms, Bu Qi and Fa Qi, practice sending Qi to others, and work with the Guan Yin compassion mantra.

5. Healing others: Study acupressure, sword fingers, tuina, and preparing talismanic water for patients. Advanced Qi cultivation is also covered, with content varying by class.

Additional Qigong styles include:

Standing Qigong

Taiji Qigong

Xin Yi Qigong

Microcosmic Orbit

Macrocosmic Orbit

Six Healing Sounds

Five Animal Play

Eight Section Brocade

Seated 12 Section Brocade

And more...

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