Still vs Moving Qigong, Emei Qigong Forms, Qigong Meditation Practices
Qigong is a holistic practice that encompasses both dynamic (moving) and static (still) forms, integrating them to cultivate the flow of Qi (vital energy) in the body.
This ancient Chinese art combines several elements, including meditation, controlled breathing, visualization, sound, and gentle movement, each designed to enhance the circulation of Qi and maintain balance within the body.
This article features many of the different forms and movements used in Qigong.
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Dynamic (Moving) Qigong: These are movements and forms that flow slowly and deliberately, often coordinated with deep, rhythmic breathing.
The fluid movements help stimulate energy flow throughout the body, release blockages, and promote physical health, relaxation, and emotional well-being.
Static (Still) Qigong: This practice involves still postures or sitting meditation, allowing the body to rest in a position while focusing on the breath and the flow of energy.
Static practices help cultivate mental clarity, inner peace, and deepen the connection to Qi.
Integrative Practices: Some Qigong forms, like Wuji Gong, seamlessly combine both moving and still elements.
In Wuji Gong, the practitioner flows through slow, graceful movements interspersed with moments of stillness, harmonizing body and mind while cultivating Qi.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is believed that the free and balanced flow of Qi is crucial for health and longevity. Qigong practices are designed to help achieve this balance
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Moving Qigong (Meditative Forms)
The following forms are considered moving meditation and contain elements of still meditation.
Wuji Gong is Emei’s Flagship Form
This Qigong form is unique in that it has a structured part of the form called self-regeneration.
The “form" part is designed to open the meridians and energy centers in the body. This gets our energy into a free natural rhythm and allows us to easily connect with the” formless” part of the form Self-Wuji.
Self-Wuji connects us to the pure energy of the Universe. It is a completely empty state and with regular practice, you will open your latent abilities.
Regular practice of this form or moving meditation, will provide restorative energy to your body. This form truly enhances your mind body and spirit.
The Standing Form Emei Qigong’s “Qi Feeling Form”
This form was brought to us by Qigong Master Young Zhang, Beijing China. Young is a direct disciple of Emei Qigong Grandmaster Fu Wei Zhong.
The brilliance of this form is the simple nature of connecting qigong movements with controlled breathing.
People can “feel the qi” in as little as 3 to 5 minutes. It also has specific movements, sounds and visualization for balancing the energy of each organ in the body.
The Standing Form has over 30 movements. In my classes, I present this qigong form as a long slow-moving meditation. Feel your Yin/Yang Energy come into balance as you do the movements to beautiful vibrational sounds that accompany the form.
Derived from Emei Qigong 12 Forms
Each Movement can be practiced individually or as an entire form to balance and strengthen a specific organ or group of organs “qi”.
It is not a typical qigong form as many of the movements can be used for healing and balancing specific organs.
Done in a sequence, the form's movements flow into each other with smooth balanced transitions.
The 18 Method Form is considered slightly advanced in terms of physical requirements. In my class, we do this form weekly with modifications to accommodate every practitioner.
The Emei Grounding Meditation "Absorbing Essence From Earth"
Follow this guided meditation and visualize you connecting to the Yin Energy of Mother Earth. You pass a large open cavern about a mile down, hearing dripping water on the side of the rocks. Your path to center of the earth is illuminating with beautiful Crystals and Gemstones.
This Emei Grounding Meditation brings you back to your center. It’s designed to reconnect with the essence and resonance of Earth Energy. Feel connected, confident, and self-assured.
This class is often done with the Standing Form. The combination of these two forms is an hour of complete relaxation and rejuvenation.
Still Qigong Meditation (Seated & Standing)
Unlike moving meditation, still meditation is usually done in a seated position. This can be a chair or sitting on a cushion or ground in a lotus position.
Emei Qigong has many varieties of still meditation used for healing/meditations. The following five are included in my regular class schedule.
This Qigong healing meditation uses an Emei Level 2 Technique called Meta Qi Zhen.
It is unique in that it unifies the energy “qi” field with the use of a small human model, acupuncture needles, and acupuncture points.
This method of still meditation is used for healing/meditation in groups or individuals.
Most meditations are considered referential. That means that the practitioner uses a mantra, breathing, or counting to establish a way to go energetically deeper.
Using the Meta Qi Zhen model and technique, we each provide an intention for the “Universal Energy” to release disruptive “Qi” and/or bring in something that we can use.
We then unify the energy field and become observers of the “Qi”. The result is a deep, soothing, and relaxing meditation healing. We end the healing session with sounds from an ancient Tibetan Singing Bowl.
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Many people have a hard time sitting in total silence. Emei practitioners use an Empowered Bracelet or an Empowered Necklace and the playing of the Emei Universal Healing Mantra to help alleviate the overactive mind.
We can then settle in to a peaceful state where we can relax into meditation.
Using techniques from our Emei Level 1 Seminar, we learn to keep the energy clear, breaking up the disruptive qi.
This allows one to clear the mind and enhancing the effectiveness of the meditation.
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Merging Two Powerful Healing Forces
The 5 Elements Sound Bath incorporates the chanting of the Emei Universal Mantra and Healing Sounds with sounds of healing instruments such as Gongs, Tibetan Singing Bowls, Crystal Bowls, and many other healing instruments.
This combination of deep vibrational sounds and Emei Healing Sounds is very powerful and gives you an opportunity to energetically cleanse while harmonizing your whole body.
Approaching a sound bath using this type of vibrational sound is an exercise in listening. Listen carefully and let the qigong music take you deeper into your inner self.
The frequency of the sound allows you to reach a place that thoughts, patterns, and “qi” information not accessible in the conscious mind to become present.
Acknowledge the information, but don’t attach or analyze it. Clear your mind by releasing with love and compassion.
Then gently fall back into listening and start the process again.
The Vibrational Sound Therapy Audio takes a different approach from our 5 Elements of Sound Bath Healing. It uses an instrumental approach to a Healing Sound Bath.
Most of the instruments used in this audio are not used on the 5 Elements Sound Bath Meditation Audio.
We incorporated the soothing sounds of Monochords, Shruti Boxes, Temple Bowls, Brass Triangles, and several different Gongs.
This unique combination allows you to naturally reach a deep, meditative state just by listening and absorbing the sounds.
The soft droning sounds of these instruments take you deeper and allow you to gently release and restore your qi.
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How Moving & Still Work Together
In the Emei tradition, moving practice is meditation in motion when you guide it with relaxed attention. Gentle forms open the joints, warm the tissues, and circulate Qi; breath and pacing soothe the nervous system so the body feels safe. This “opens the door,” making quiet sitting or standing far more accessible.
Still practice then settles and refines what the movement awakened. Awareness gathers in the lower dantian, the mind grows steady, and subtle sensations become clearer. A simple approach: do 5–10 minutes of an easy form, then 3–5 minutes of quiet standing or seated stillness. If you feel restless, start with moving; if you feel dull or scattered, begin with a minute of stillness, then move, and return to stillness to seal the practice.
Incorporating Qigong into Daily Life
To begin practicing qigong meditation, consider the following steps:
Learn the Basics: Familiarize yourself with fundamental qigong postures and breathing techniques through an experienced teacher or guided classes.
Establish a Routine: Dedicate time each day for practice to develop consistency and deepen your experience. As little as 10 minutes a day can get you started to better health.
Seek Guidance: Consider attending classes or workshops led by experienced instructors to ensure proper technique and receive personalized feedback. Also consider private instruction.
Stan Pannone is a Level 7, Emei Qigong Master and conducts weekly online (Zoom) Classes that can be accessed anywhere. These classes are instructional and friendly. Beginners are always welcome.
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Stan Pannone is a 14th Generation Qigong Master. He recently completed his Level 7 Training with Grandmaster Fu Wei Zhong, the 13th Lineage Holder of Emei Qigong.
Stan teaches a full schedule of online and in-Person Classes, Seminars, and Training. He is also available for Private Training and Healing Sessions.
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