Taoist Light Qigong Clarifications

Taoist Light Qigong has its long history, pure lineage, and complete system. It is very powerful and extremely effective in healing and helping students to reach high-level Qi state/consciousness level. Because of this, we would like students to be aware of the following:

1.) For students' safety and instructors's quality transmission, only Taoist Light Qigong instructor who holds a valid certification (which is re-certified every two years) can teach/demonstrate Taoist Light Qigong. To ensure teaching quality, all the strictly trained instructors are working together under the one (Taoist Light Qigong Wellness) umbrella. These instructors have high integrity and compassion to help people while honoring the Taoist Light lineage and its requirements. Most all, only teachers who have reached high level Qi state themselves, have realized their own potentiality in healing, and have ability to read Qi, can work with people and hold the pole of group energy in a Taoist Light Qigong classroom.

For your own protection, we encourage people to seek only instructors who teach Taoist Light Qigong with a valid instructor certification under Taoist Light Wellness, and the instructor who  does not to mix up Taoist Light Qigong with other energy healing modalities, and respect the pure lineage and essential teachings of Taoist Light Qigong. 

2.) As for students, in order to reach the best result and effectiveness of your own practice, it is better not to mix Taoist Light Qigong practice with other different Qigong practices or energy healing work; because doing so can make the Qi move along different Qi channels and cause harm and imbalances in physical, emotional and mental body; and can even make the Qi more chaotic, scattered, and depleted; rather than calming, orderly, and generated. (Though all Taoist Light Qigong team will always respect to all different healing modalities/other Qigong styles.)

3.) Taoist Light Qigong is based on Taoist Philosophy: Qi follows the way of naturalness. It is not a religion and it absolutely does not conflict with religions; prayer work; chanting, or gym workouts and other physical exercise, such as hiking, walking, stretching, psycho-therapy work, etc. It mainly focuses on working with the Qi/energy (electric field and form of light) and higher consciousness so to heal illnesses, strengthen the physical body, and increase mental brightness and clarity. 

We wish you a safe and steadfast growth in your Taoist LIght Qigong practice and wish everyone on different healing paths the best of health and well-being.

Taoist Light Wellness Team

Taoist Light Qigong a religion? Nope.

Taoist Light Qigong is simply an exercise focusing on Qi cultivation. Qi is the life force, an energy level we all naturally have. It is not a religion. Taoism was founded by Lao Tzu (meaning the old/wise man/master, his real name was Li Er ), a real philosopher, thinker, and mystic who lived twenty-five hundred years ago. There were Taoist religious sects that developed in China centuries after he passed away, but Taoist Light Qigong itself remains a simple yet effective exercise and unique healing modality. There is a saying: For outer practice, you exercise your muscles; for inner practice, you cultivate your Qi. When the Qi gathers, people are born; when the Qi dissipates, people go (i.e., leave the physical body). We are all alive because of this essential Qi.

Taoist Light Qigong is not a religion and it will not conflict with any religious beliefs. It is open to everyone, though not everyone will be ready, open, or be able to connect to this natural, effortless, and healthy lifestyle.

Location change for Beginner Workshop

It will not be in Oxnard but will be held in Summerland, the beach town between Montecito and Carpinteria.

The dates are 10/4, 11 &18 Saturday 2-4 pm.

Please call or Email chiyan@sbqigong.com for directions.

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My connection to Qigong (3)

When a Student is Ready, the Master will Appear

When mom, dad, and myself entered Master Zhou Shitai's home, it was packed with people. He was sitting at the back of the room, while to his left and right side were about two dozens of visitors. He definitely had the presence of a strong and solid master, sitting there so straight, and I could tell he was very tall. His eyes were very powerful but gentle. When mom introduced me to him, he smiled: "This daughter of yours is indeed very good as you have described; she is very self-disciplined and her energy is so very pure." Then he asked me to sit at the opposite end of the room, farther away from him but facing him directly. He said: "When you sit down, you just need to close your eyes and listen to the message I am going to tell you."

I sat about 20 feet away from him, and just after I closed my eyes, I heard him telling me loudly: "...., ..., ...." But the sound of his voice was so crystal clear, it felt like he was talking to me right next to my right ear. 

"What did you hear?" He asked me.

"I heard these three words: ".... ...., ...." I answered with confidence.

"Yes!" He smiled, and turned to my mom: " This daughter of yours I am going to train personally." Mom was appreciative. Both mom and dad have always described me as a precious pearl in their palms, and they could only put me in the hand of someone they absolutely trusted.

The master said: "The precious daughter, can you come to me?"

I walked towards him until I stood right in front of him. The master used his big warm hands to touch my crown and forehead, and repeated the the same word three time. I just heard from far away. I certainly felt the flow of warm and at the same time cooling / calming energy flow from my head and my third eye. Then he explained to me: "Most people's third eye will close around the age of thirteen, because we forget to use this ability, but yours will stay open." He shared with my mom that I was ready to study Taoist Light Qigong.

When we walked out his house, mom and dad asked me that when I sat farther away from Master Zhou, they did not hear anything of what he was telling me, so how did I hear it. At that time, I was shocked too, because the voice was so loud for me and I thought he shouted it out and everyone in the room should have heard the same thing as I did. I guess that was part of the ability we all once had but gradually lose, since most people don't have time to cultivate our body's potential. It is called: Yee Nien Chuan Dee, which means the messages can be passed on through thoughts. Master only thought those three words silently and I received like someone was really talking to me.

I never forget the night sitting behind my dad on his bicycle: It was a full moonlit night, but the light of everything was highlighted and brightened, even the edge of the trees had a glow of shimmering light. That was the first time I consciously saw the energy in the environment and surroundings. Most importantly, my mind was extremely calm and peaceful. I felt like I could tune in the same vibrational energy of the universe.

(The Qi itself actually is not mysterious at all, only our experience with Qi can be mystical.-- Chiyan)

My Connection to Qigong (2)

How Qigong Entered my Life 

After mom and I went back home from her Qigong class, I watched how easy it was for her to climb the stairs, and she could eat lots of food she could not in the past because of her severe food allergies. Though I felt better after morning Qigong practice with her, I was still a little bit unsure until I saw with a big surprise that my older brother had shut a bedroom door and started to practice Qigong quietly. Later, I asked him why did he practice? It was very much my brother's style. He explained it felt good and he heard Qigong would help young people to develop their potential. My brother was famous for his naughtiness/cleverness as a child, and as a kid he could not remain still for three minutes, so you can imagine how surprised I was to see that he had apparently found a new mission and practiced diligently. After I witnessed the obvious health benefits for my family, I joined the Qigong practice with them and the used-to-be sick house, became a healthy Qi house.

The winter break was over, and I went back to school. I had already built up a Qigong practice as part of my morning routine and tasted the benefits of a good sense of well-being and increased energy. Unfortunately, I could not find any private space to practice either in the dorm or on campus. For teens on campus, there were many popular things such as pop music and Karaoke--Qigong was definitely not one of them. I realized that at that time, mom was indeed a pioneer in the Qigong field. Qigong was not very popular then as it became later.

When I returned home during Summer break, I experienced more surprises.

Firstly, our home had been completely remodeled with a new Maroon carpet and a beautiful hanging crystal light.  At that time, China was just starting to open up to free trade, because mom was connected to many hospitals, and the dental department (in China, dental service is provided by medical hospitals) was in need of high quality dental drills. Mom was taking an English class every night, and had imported those expensive and high quality little dental drills from Western countries. Suddenly energy was flowing in all aspects. We were not hungry anymore. Besides that I could really see how a person's potential can be, mom was an engineer in an airplane company owned by the government, and then she turned herself into a successful international entrepreneur.

Those hot nights in China were very memorable for me. Because I had a couple of itchy spots, it was even harder for me to fall asleep. Mom saw me tossing and turning restlessly, and asked me to sit straight and offered to help me solve the problem. Frankly, I was laughing inwardly for I thought she was kidding. But because of the unbearable itch, I was willing to try anything. Before I told her where the spots were, she quickly pointed out to me exactly where the itchy spots were on my body, and not long after I nodded my head to confirm her accuracy, the itch had completely stopped. I was super impressed, and totally believed in the healing power of Qi.

Another important weekend night came as both mom and dad were about to go out, I had no clue what they were doing. They both seemed very busy with night classes and Qigong teaching, along with practice for themselves. They were holding a super big watermelon, for at that time watermelon was one of the most popular presents to give friends when visiting their homes. It is funny when looking back: But both of my parents were each riding a bicycle, so no one could hold the large and round watermelon by themselves. Finally, they asked me if I could sit in the back of the bike and hold the watermelon. I asked them where we were going, and they said to meet a Qigong master from whom my mom had learned how to do healing for others. I got interested and so decided to go with them, since at that time, the main transportation in China was by bicycle, there were no cars or taxis.

I was about to meet and connect with the Qigong Master who would influence my whole life in the most positive way....

My connection to Qigong (1)

How Qigong Entered my Life 

Is it a destiny? I am not sure, but it has surely been a blessing.

I had a normal childhood in China like everyone in my age group; experienced hunger, lack of nutrition, and sickness; that was during Cultural Revolution. When I was thirteen, I decided to go to a boarding school. 

I can always remember the change in my home after I returned during the first school break. Before I left home, there were all kinds of medicine bottles and packages, and herbs in paper bags all over the counter top; the whole house always smelled like a drug store, herbs were cooking on the stove top constantly. But when I entered home that time, I did not see any meds or herbs. The first thought I had was: "Oh, my parents must have put them away in drawers, so the house would look nicer and organized." So I opened all the drawers to look for the medicines, but absolutely could not find any. The house did not smell like a herbal store anymore, but was filled with fresh and clean air. When my parents came home from work, I could not believe how well they looked, so healthy, energetic and happy.

"What's going on?" " Where the meds you guys were taking?" All the neighbors and friends knew our whole family had a reputation for sickness and weak physical constitution. They even said that there were four people in our household, there were four sick buns (not sure what does that mean). My mom only weighed 88 ibs at her  5"6'' height. Her friend joked that she could be easily blown away by wind. She was constantly in and out hospital for surgery and other severe health problems. Imagine how surprising I was to see how they changed into  different people. "We don't need meds or herbs anymore. We are practicing Qigong!" My parents explained. I had no clue what Qigong was, and my role as the most healthiest one in my family was tumbling. My parents further explained: "You need to do it too; see we don't even get colds anymore, so you are the sicker one now."  Indeed I was bringing a cold home from school.

Next morning, when I peeked in window to see what they were doing after raising so early in the cold weather, I was more than embarrassed (people who have taken Taoist Light Qigong class would understand what I mean). My mom was moving all over the place in different positions, while my dad simply stood there doing nothing.

Mother told me she was going to teach a Qigong class, I decided to go with her. My, there was a huge open field and a large crowd waiting ... men and women, young and old. I just could not believe that my used to be sick mom was so healthy and even taught others to be healthy again. 

When I observed how she stood there in front of all the people guiding the Qigong movements, she indeed had empowered herself and many others.

(Please note, Chiyan's parents stopped medicine and herbs because after the short term of Qigong practice, they simply did not need any more at that time. If your body still needs meds and herbs, please follow the advise of your physician.)

Taoist Light External Qi Healing

Isn't it wonderful if you can develop some skills to help a friend/family when needed? Such as when a friend is in pain, we can help them to ease it; and when a family is in trouble, we can do something on our part so we won't be just worried.

I started to become an external Qigong healer when I was living in a dorm with many other girls. At that time I was often woken up by others in the middle of the night to help with this or that girl's abdominal pain. At that time all the girls were entering adolescence, so what I helped with the most were PMS, toothache, headaches, sport injuries, and so on. When I was ready to leave China for the U.S, I went to my professor's house to say good-bye. He told me that his wife who was also my teacher had such a painful knee that she could not walk out to greet me, so I offered to go into her bedroom and thanked them both for being so open-minded. After a few minutes of Qi healing, she told me with smile that she felt warm Qi flowing like spring water through her knee area and that she had no pain anymore. (Later after I left China, she became a student of my mother).

Some of my friends still talked about that one day when we were all at a friend's wedding, but the bridegroom did not show up for a long time, and all the guests were waiting anxiously. One of the friends came out asking me for help. I went to the back room and saw that the bridegroom was on the floor because his leg was in spasm and he could not get up. His face was so very pale from the pain. I performed external Qi healing, and he could walk out with me and eventually complete his important day with ease.

There are many other stories that if I did not witness with my own eyes, I might be skeptical too. Such as when my mom moved her hands up and down, a blind man who was standing in front her suddenly had tears in his eyes and said: "I can see, I can see what is hanging on the wall." It was moving for me to see the new spark of hope in his eyes.

Qigong is definitely not magic, but it works for real. Internal Qi means to cultivate for ourselves and within us, while external Qi is to share and give, helping others to heal. These stories are only meant to let you know that External Qi Healing is an ordinary ability not an extra-ordinary one, and many people can do it. It is like a person can use his mouth holding a brush to do calligraphy, the skill was developed by training. With correct practice and right guidance, you can do external Qi healing too, especially if you have an open mind and the willingness to learn and a heart to help others.

After all, Qi is a natural force: everyone has it; if we don't have it, we won't be living in this world. Qi healing is natural, either to heal ourselves or others.

Parallel Healing

One of the main points of Taoist philosophy is the middle way: being mutual and finding the balance between yin and yang. In the process of obtaining the middle way, firstly one needs clear understanding on these two polarities, and then deep cultivation/healing work on two opposites: Light (yang) energy and dark (yin) energy. As a human being, we all have these two and cannot avoid one or the other.

If one is drawn to light energy with attachment/or obsession, it may be seemingly better than for example substance abuse/obsession. But what will happen is that the underlining dark energy is pushed away for a prolonged time and builds up inside, eventually it will bounce back. One will fall apart mentally, emotionally, and even physically. It is like the Sun, when the Sun is brighter in noontime, the shadow/darkness is more intense and sharper.

The parallel healing means we walk on two tracks of the healing path (like walking smoothly with two feet). The light path includes any correct spiritual practice such as Taoist Light Qigong, receiving the light energy, empowerments, and bliss; while the dark track is working on the underlining dark energy: negative thoughts (doubts, confusion, and obsessive thoughts) and feelings (anger, sadness, and fear), bringing deep healing to the painful memory that the mind and even physical body still remembers or reacts to.

Qigong practice can bring the dark energy out  to surface for healing. When the dark energy surfaces, we observe it consciously and dissolve internally; or with support through people who will not be affected by it, also remember the practice of endurance so it will not become out of control and even a negative force to others nearby. When it comes out, it is the time to see it clearly and work on it, so the pressure/suppressing energy can be released and dissolved. The result of this will be: the person will become more healed and authentic (inside and outside maintain the same energy frequency, otherwise outside appears calm, but inside is turmoil), and become a whole being.