Gathering Qi - Purifying the Heart
a Moving Form of Sheng Zhen
The universe is full of energy and essence. The biggest energy is love. From love came qi. This is the original energy from the universe. Gather qi to feel the heart open. Merge with the universe and trust the flow of qi that is abundant, and ever-present, bringing balance and contentment.
Gathering Qi is the suggested second form to learn, but can be done first if you feel drawn to beginning with a moving meditation.
For those new to Sheng Zhen, it consists of a single, repeated movement, which is typically done standing up but can be done sitting in a chair. Although the movement is simple, understanding how to do it well—including how to use the mind and how to open the five energy gateways and the entire body to receive healing energy—is fundamental to all Sheng Zhen practices.
