Zhineng Qigong

The intelligent cultivation of life force

Zhineng Qigong (智能气功) is generally referred to as 'Intelligent Qigong'.

Zhi (智): knowledge, intelligence, wisdom
Neng (能): potential, ability
Qi (气): life energy, vital energy
Gong (功): work, practice, skill

At its core, Zhineng Qigong means the intelligent cultivation of life energy.

Zhineng Qigong is a method for self-regulation, self-healing, and personal development and consists of a system of Methods. This includes three main methods (Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3) and, in addition, a series of 'smaller' exercises.

There are over 3,000 different types of Qigong*. What is special about Zhineng Qigong? The answer to this is closely linked to the founder of Zhineng Qigong: Dr. Pang Ming.

Dr. Pang (physician, TCM doctor, and grandmaster in various Qigong disciplines) was the first to study Qigong from a scientific and medical perspective and developed Zhineng Qigong – a form of Qigong based on Daoist and Buddhist methods and theories, on Chinese martial arts techniques, as well as on medical knowledge and scientific findings.

Zhineng Qigong represents a scientific form of Qigong. In addition to its effects in the medical field, scientific experiments and research involving the use of Qi in various areas (e.g. agriculture) are conducted in China.

Zhineng Qigong is an open form of Qigong. In the open form, one consciously works with Hun Yuan Qi, the external universal life energy, whereas in the closed forms, one works with the internal Qi. The great advantage of the open form is that long-term, intensive Qigong practice is not required before effects become noticeable. Since the open form focuses on the connection and exchange between the inside and the outside, it also promotes deeper awareness of the environment as well as oneself.

Dr. Pang developed the creation of a Qi field and was the first to use the Qi field for self-healing. The Qi field is established prior to beginning the practice. For this purpose, Dr. Pang created the 8 verses , through which Qi is concentrated and amplified in the space. The Qigong practitioners connect with the power of the Qi field, and body and mind merge with nature/with the universe. The more practitioners build a Qi field together, the stronger and more effective the Qi field becomes. For this reason, it is recommended to practice Zhineng Qigong in a group.
The more practitioners to build together a Qi field, the stronger and more effective the Qi-field. For this reason, it is recommended to practice Zhineng Qigong in a group.

Zhineng Qigong was created as a form of medical Qigong Dr. Pang worked as a doctor of Western medicine and as a doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). He recognized that both of these methods are limited in their effectiveness. At the same time, he was looking for a way to support people to "treat" their own illnesses, stay healthy, and achieve inner balance using easy-to-learn methods.

Dr. Pang developed a system of Qigong methods that are easy to learn and at the same time effective. They can be practiced by sick/disabled and healthy people alike and are suitable for all age groups. Zhineng Qigong meets people where they currently are – physically or emotionally.
However, the Zhineng Qigong practice is only partially suitable for people with a severe mental disorder (e.g., schizophrenia, multiple personality disorder, psychosis), as the Zhineng Qigong exercises work with consciousness.

Zhineng Qigong works on different levels. The Qigong exercises involve both the physical level and the level of consciousness (mental and emotional level), as body, mind, soul, and Qi are considered as an entirety. The effect depends on the respective Qigong practitioner as well as the goal they are pursuing with the practice. the practitioner with Qigong. Zhineng Qigong can therefore be used for different needs: as a pure relaxation method, as an exercise to improve general well-being, as a prophylaxis, or to alleviate disease symptoms.
The effect depends on the respective Qigong from practitioners, what are the goals of the practitioner, Qigong followed. Zhineng Qigong can symptoms be used for various needs: as a pure relaxation method, as an Exercise for the improvement of the General well-being, as prophylaxis or alleviation of disease.

On the physical level, Qigong training can, among other things, strengthen the entire body, improve posture, release tension, enhance bodily functions and coordination, as well as activate self-healing powers and strengthen the immune system. Zhineng Qigong also helps to remain vital and flexible up until old age.

Due to its high efficiency, Zhineng Qigong was recognized by the Chinese health authority as the most effective self-healing method among the 11 medical Qigong types examined. Its effectiveness has been documented at the Hua Xia Healing Center for over 180 types of diseases (especially chronic diseases).

On the psychological level, the mental state – mind, consciousness, and emotions – can be brought back into harmony with Zhineng Qigong. Through Qigong practice, for example, greater inner stability, clarity and resilience can be achieved. Furthermore, intensive Qigong practice can promote enhanced focus, intelligence, and creativity.

The true essence in Zhineng Qigong lies in the awareness and transformation of body and mind.Consciousness represents a central element in Zhineng Qigong, which is why consciousness is actively trained. Consciousness guides Qi in the body which means Qi follows consciousness. With consciousness, the body absorbs universal Qi and transforms the Qi within the body.

Zhineng Qigong is a tool to open one’s consciousness. Its ultimate aim is to foster a more mindful approach to life and develop inner clarity as well as a deeper understanding of oneself, one’s surroundings, and reality itself. It can support people to free themselves from inner limitations, blockages, and mental suffering, which are often the cause of illness.

Dr. Pang regarded Zhineng Qigong as the 'science of human life' and specifically researched consciousness. His wish always was for people to not only be healthy, but above all, that through clear consciousness, they could shape life in a more self-determined, understanding, harmonious, and internally liberated way.

"[Qigong is] the use of the intelligence of consciousness to guide and transform Qi; to perfect it and realize the conscious potential of the body in its entirety state. In this way, the practitioner’s consciousness is elevated from its automated conditioning to autonomous wisdom. This is the path to equality, freedom, and peace for humanity." – Dr. Pang Ming

The History of Zhineng Qigong

Dr. Pang Ming

In China, there have been many traditional Qigong styles for thousands of years. Zhineng Qigong is a relatively new form of Qigong. It was developed by Dr. Pang Ming only in the last millennium. Who is the founder and what was his motivation?
Dr. Pang Ming was born in China in 1940 and began practicing Qigong, Taichi and martial arts at a very early age. He himself became a grandmaster in several disciplines.
His deep interest also extended to the ancient texts of the three main spiritual traditions of China – Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism.
He studied Western medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, as well as physics. Already at a young age, he was a very renowned doctor, well known and sought after even in the highest government circles.
All the more astonishing it was that at the peak of his career, he ended his career as a doctor and devoted himself solely to the study of Qi, the universal laws of life, and the power of consciousness.
When asked for his reasons, he replied that during his career as a doctor, he repeatedly encountered the same limitations, which were due to the fact that patients usually always wanted a remedy from the doctor, but would not take the essential steps regarding self-responsibility and personal development. He therefore came to the conviction that it was better to have “students” instead of patients, whom he wanted to teach in such a way that they could heal themselves.
For this reason, he developed a new, easy-to-learn Qigong form, which he wanted to make accessible to everyone and which he called Zhineng Qigong. In this new Qigong form, which originated around 1979, he combined ancient traditional knowledge with scientific, modern insights: the wisdom of TCM, Western medicine, and quantum physics connected with the old, traditional knowledge of self-healing through movement, meditation, visualization, and consciousness.
Out of an inner desire to help people and make the universal laws of life easily comprehensible in the form of a theory, he founded the Huaxia Training, Healing, and Research Center, which soon became known throughout China due to his many healing successes, and wrote the Hunyuan Holistic Theory.
Dr. Pang Ming's contributions to the spread of Qigong are extraordinary. Through his numerous publications, his Qi research projects, and his case studies in the world’s first 'medicineless hospital,' he succeeded in examining Qigong for the first time in terms of effectiveness from a scientific perspective.
Due to the outstanding successes of the hospital and the publication of over 3,000 scientific reports, Dr. Pang Ming received an award from the Chinese Ministry of Sports and Health in 1998: Of eleven different medical Qigong forms, whose effectiveness in terms of healing was researched, Zhineng Qigong was recognized as the most effective form.

Interview with Dr. Pang Ming

The Interview can be accessed in German and English:

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Discover Zhineng Qigong– Answers to frequently asked questions.

* Another spelling for "Qigong" is "Chi Gong", "Chigong" or "Chi Kung", "Chikung". On our website, we use the official Chinese Pinyin transcription and therefore "Qigong".

Q & A about Zhineng Qigong

Zhineng Qigong is a medical Qigong form developed in the 1980s, which combines traditional methods and teachings from ancient China (including Traditional Chinese Medicine) with insights from modern medicine and science. The goal of Zhineng Qigong is to bring life energy (Qi) into a harmonious balance through flowing movements, meditations, visualizations, and consciousness work.

Zhineng Qigong is not a religion. Although Zhineng Qigong is based, among other things, on Daoist and Buddhist methods and theories, Zhineng Qigong does not contain any religious content. Zhineng Qigong was developed from a medical and scientific perspective.

While sports train endurance and muscles, Zhineng Qigong works without muscle strength and endurance training. Sports exercises are physical exertions that consume energy; in Qigong, energy ("Qi") is absorbed. Through Qigong exercises, a person becomes more flexible and strengthened on a physical level. But only when a Qigong exercise is practiced in a "Qigong state" does the exercise become Qigong; otherwise, it remains a simple gymnastic exercise.

In general, regular practice can improve physical and emotional health and thus quality of life. The scope of application of Zhineng Qigong as a self-healing method particularly includes maintaining health, prevention, and rehabilitation. In addition, Qigong practice also trains perception and concentration abilities, as well as promotes relaxation and stress reduction. We have summarized an overview of the health-promoting effects underEffect of Zhineng Qigong“.

Zhineng Qigong can basically be practiced by anyone, regardless of age, physical condition, and state of health. However, the practice of Zhineng Qigong is not suitable for people with a severe mental illness (e.g., schizophrenia, multiple personality disorder, psychosis), as many Zhineng Qigong exercises work with consciousness. In the case of an existing illness, we recommend consulting a doctor beforehand.

Zhineng Qigong consists of slow, flowing movements that are easy to learn. The basic exercises are levels 1 to 3. In addition, there are various other exercises – from simple stretching and loosening exercises to strengthening and deep meditative exercises.

Zhineng Qigong can certainly be practiced alone. Ideally, Qigong should be practiced with a group, because in Zhineng Qigong the power of the Qi field is used. The Qi field can be strengthened by more participants, allowing each individual participant to benefit even more. For beginners, we recommend a Zhineng Qigong course under professional guidance or participating in a Qigong seminar.

Zhineng Qigong is based, among other things, on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which considers and treats the human being as a whole. In this regard, TCM does not treat a specific disease, but the person as a whole. Zhineng Qigong is a medical Qigong form that particularly activates the body's self-healing powers. Symptoms of illness can be improved, and healing processes in chronic diseases can be supported. Zhineng Qigong can also have a supportive effect on mental illnesses. However, acute life-threatening diseases that require immediate medical treatment cannot be 'treated' with Zhineng Qigong methods.

We have summarized the most important information about Zhineng Qigong in a Flyer. zusammengefasst.

Note:
In the case of physical or psychological problems, it is definitely advisable to consult a doctor before performing Qigong exercises. The Qigong exercises presented and the information provided on our website do not constitute medical advice and in no way replace medical treatments. For more information, see our terms of use. Terms and conditions of use.