When speaking of Qi Gong, firstly, we should understand what the essence of "Qi's". There are many kinds of "Qi," but Chinese traditional culture emphasizes that the most basic one is "YuanQi" - the origin of all living things. YuanQi is an engine or an anchor for human's growth, metabolism and physical development. YuanQi also plays an important role in defending illnesses. So Chinese medicine teaches that the life all depends on the circulation of Qi.
Qi Gong depends on the theory of "Qi". If practiced properly, it will be very useful for curing illness. It will help you effectively maintain YuanQi, promote your circulatory system, and the healthy functioning of your blood.
Qi Gong is founded on a whole life outlook, related to the law of nature. When practicing it, you mainly take the initiative of your own consciousness .The content includes 3 adjustments: to adjust your mind in peace, to adjust your body into the best condition and to adjust your breath in balance .If you keep training regularly and persisting, gradually the function of many parts of your body will be greatly enhanced and step by step, your health condition will be improved. The practice is able to improve quality of life, and naturally transmute and develop a deeper awareness of subtle energies.

Students are following Master Guo doing Qigong,Master Guo performing hard Qigong,  and students grading  their  hard Qigong.

The unity of Qi Gong, Chinese Medicine and Chinese Martial Arts is considered one of the most important parts of Chinese traditional culture. More and more people from all over the world are beginning to learn about them and enjoy them.
The unique benefits of Qi Gong for people¡¯s health has been acknowledged by modern science.

There are many sects of Qi Gong. According to Chinese history, Qi Gong was passed down among the people. In time, experience accumulated and several famous sects became the most popular: Yi sect, Ru sect, Tao sect, Buddha sect and Wu sect. However, all sects stressed an importance on 4 aspects: keeping healthy, cultivating one¡¯s moral character, making clear one¡¯s consciousness about life and the combination between the three aspects as the great essence of Chinese Martial Arts. Yi sects focuses on keeping healthy to prolong life; Buddha sect values the clear mind for the life and Wu sect mainly concentrates on the skills of Martial Arts.

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Shaolin Qigong

Chinese Qigong has a long history and a substantial content. Shaolin Qigong, the pearl of Chinese Qigong, was originated by DaMaZhuShi in the Song Dynasty. Shaolin Qigong is a kind of advanced internal mind thinking which is a mix of Buddhism and Taoism. And it can also cultivate your life energy. Thousands of years ago, the Chinese began to absorb the essence of the sun and the moon. This because an advanced form of internal Gongfu and has been handed down from generation to generation. Until recent days, the great masters can use his posture and mind to arouse his internal and potential power. This combination can become Qi coupled with hardness and softness. The Qi can be moved to any part of your body using your mind to control it. Qi has the power to restore your body making it strong enough to defend and resist against illness and physical attack. This kind of internal Gongfu not only can strengthen your body, but also can refine your character, improve your physiological action and develop potetial. This is the intention of Buddhism.

What's the essence of Qi of Shaolin Qigong? It's a kind of force which within your body being released suddenly and unconsciously. It's a kind of comprehensive force that belongs to mankind.

Shaolin Martial Arts are composed of internal and external components. Internal Martial Arts refer to Qigong. External Martial Arts refer to forms, fighting with bare hands and weapons. When achieving a high level, you will get the wonderful combination between internal and external refinement In Qigong, being quiet is very important. Such as standing still, sitting still, laying still. Firstly, you should take your mind to control your circulation of Qi and blood. The beginner mainly practices in a standing still position.

If you can practice Qigong whole-heartedly, you can feel the Qi between your hands within three days, these feelings are: numb, warm, hot. Then the abdomen will have warm feeling. After 3-6 months, you can take your mind to control the Qi. Qi is leaded by mind and Qi is companied with mind, the abdomen will form Dan Tian .Which has the ability to resist against a punch or strike. This control will allow to break a brick or stone into pieces.
Practising Qigong can strengthen your body and help you against entire force, which can help you in combat or competition . The longer you practise, the more Qi you will obtain
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The practice of Qigong has three requirements.
No.1, regulating your breathing (breath naturally)
No.2, controlling your mind (get rid of your distracting thoughts)
No.3, regulate your body (keep your body coordinated naturally)

THE EIGHT ORIGINAL POSTURES OF THE SHAOLIN TEMPLE
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The ¡°SUN AND MOON¡± Form

1.¡°Open the Bow and Shoot the Arrow¡± To send the internal energy to the extremities

2. ¡°Holding palms to Heaven and Earth¡± To alter the balance of the internal energy [ORGANS]

3. ¡°Tapping the heel seven times To remove any illness in the body
4. ¡°Looking back left and right¡± To help relax a tired body and heal any injuries

5. ¡°Turn the Head and Twist the Back¡± To relieve the stress in one¡¯s heart [EMOTIONS]

6. ¡°Two hands holding the ankles¡± To strengthen the internal organs

7. Holding a closed Fist and thrusting forward Increase ones strength and energy

8. ¡°Open the Heavenly Gate¡± To balance the internal energy in the body