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"Qi" is the energy of life, which can't be detected by science today, but it has been felt by countless people for thousands of years, so there are countless records about the description of "Qi".

How to generate "Qi"?

This process is called "nourishing qi" in Wushu. In other schools, there are various methods of "nourishing qi", such as visualizing the upper abdomen, middle abdomen and lower abdomen, and containing the essence between heaven and earth.

I think it is difficult for beginners to understand this realm, so I first imagine myself as this world: no matter how the environment changes, the world is watching everything quietly, without joy or anger or any emotional fluctuations.

Look, listen and feel with your heart, but don't think about anything. When you see everything with your eyes, your mind will not focus on anything. Although you look at it with your heart, your mind will not focus on anything. No distractions, keep a clear head, and you will feel that "Qi" is condensed in the whole body like a cloud. Usually, the feeling of "qi" is mild temperature and acid swelling, especially at the ends of limbs.

As long as you stay in this state, you can still be full of energy when doing other actions or movements. For example, when walking, you can concentrate on walking, when eating, when you do something with your heart but don't think, you can still feel the accumulation of qi in your body.

How to exercise Qi?

Qi is life energy beneficial to human body, which can be guided by mind and concentrated in a certain part of the body, but it is very difficult. Wushu guides the flow of Qi by using posture, routines and vision.

In martial arts, the circulation of qi is often increased by opening the palms, shoulders and hips. Then, before boxing, imagine a ball of light in your hand and use visualization to guide the flow of qi. By breathing, visualizing and using moves, airflow can be directed to all parts of the body, which can achieve the effects of relieving pain, strengthening the body resistance and eliminating evil spirits, strengthening the body and prolonging life.