FAQ
New to Neijing Yizhichan? Here are the questions people ask us most.
Daily Practice
What kind of qigong is practised?
We practise the traditional Que School Inner Strength One-Finger Zen. Centred on stance work and guiding internal energy, it helps unblock the meridians and balance yin and yang, and it is well suited to practising outdoors.
Is there a fee to join group practice?
Your first session is completely free, and you’re warmly welcome to come and try it. If you decide to become a full member, the annual fee is RM110, which supports the association’s daily activities and the spread of the practice.
What should I bring to my first session?
Please bring:
- Comfortable workout clothes, ideally long trousers to stay warm.
- Trainers or other comfortable sports shoes.
- Water and a towel.
Do I need any qigong experience?
None at all. Our sessions are ideal for complete beginners, and experienced qigong instructors will guide you from the basics.
I'm worried qigong will feel boring. How do I keep going?
Many beginners feel this at first, because qigong starts with stillness and relaxation. As you keep practising, your body begins to respond:
- You’ll start to notice qi sensations, such as tingling, warmth or a feeling of fullness.
- In stance training, your arms and legs often feel held up by the qi, and an hour that once felt long passes comfortably and quickly.
- As your energy and circulation improve, missing a day may even leave you feeling off, a sign that your body has come to welcome the practice.
Is it normal to feel tingling, warmth or slight trembling during or after practice?
Yes. These are normal signs that your energy channels are opening. Stay relaxed and let it happen naturally. Our experienced instructors are on hand during practice to guide you.
External Qi Projection
What is external qi projection?
External qi projection is a health and therapeutic technique based on qigong. The practitioner consciously turns their own internal qi into external qi, then directs it to specific points on the body, their own or someone else’s, using particular movements and methods. The aim is to balance yin and yang, unblock the meridians, and prevent or treat illness.
Why do some people move spontaneously while receiving qi?
As the session begins, the recipient relaxes their body and calms their mind, gradually entering a qigong state between waking and sleep. As qi moves through the body, internal movement can turn into external movement, producing spontaneous actions that help unblock the meridians.
These spontaneous qi movements happen unconsciously and are a natural response to the flow of qi or to blockages in the meridians. Usually, after a while, the body completes its internal adjustment and returns to normal.
Does everyone move spontaneously?
No. Spontaneous movement is a natural reaction to the flow and regulation of qi, and whether it happens depends on the person’s constitution. Some people show no visible movement, but their qi is still circulating and the therapy still works.
Why is qi projection said to be therapeutic?
External qi projection is rooted in the principles of yin and yang, the five elements and the body’s meridians. The practitioner guides qi to the recipient’s acupoints, stimulating the circulation of qi and blood, unblocking the meridians and activating the recipient’s own capacity to regulate and heal. As qi and blood flow smoothly, the affected areas begin to improve.