In this qigong basics section, you will find information about basic qigong terms, must have knowledge about qi and qigong. It is always good to refer back to those basics for clarification. Therefore, it is not only great for qigong beginners but useful for any qigong practitioners at different levels. For example, you will find basic knowledge of qi, energy points, qigong types, etc. We will continue adding new content if we find some information belonging to this section. When you finish everything in qigong basics, you can check qigong advance for more advanced knowledge.
In Chinese, anger is called sheng qi. The common gloss stops at “to make energy.” The fuller meaning is qi rising — and it explains the hot face, the pounding head, and why you can’t think straight when you’re angry.
Should you chase heat, tingling, or a wave up the spine in qigong? What should qigong feel like, what sensations actually mean, and a better question to ask.
Shou gong is the closing step most instruction leaves out. Learn how to end a qigong practice properly, what shou gong means, and how to do it.
Why the head is where qigong pressure shows up, what attention has to do with it, and simple steps to bring a full or pressured head back down.
Forcing your qigong feels like dedication, not a mistake, until it isn’t. Learn to spot qigong forcing and why attention works better than pressure.
Is qigong safe, and can you practise it wrong? A calm, practical look at why qigong is safe and sharp at once, and the habits that keep it that way.