The Art of Internal Cultivation & Energetic Renewal
Qigong and Neigong (氣功 & 內功) are the twin arts of energy cultivation, inner strength, and Taoist alchemy. While Qigong focuses on breath, vitality, and harmony between body and mind, Neigong goes deeper—refining intention, spirit, and the subtle energy body. Together, Qigong and Neigong training form the foundation of internal martial arts, Taoist meditation, and the healing systems of Chinese medicine.
At Agniyana, Qigong and Neigong practice are not just supplemental skills—they are sacred, central disciplines. They strengthen health, restore energy, and cultivate resilience, while also serving as a gateway into advanced practices such as internal martial arts, Taoist alchemical methods, and meditative longevity training.
Lineage & Training
My personal journey with Qigong and Neigong began at age 16, when I first studied the rare internal methods of Five Elders Kung Fu—a Taoist and Tibetan-influenced system blending Iron Palm and Iron Body training, breathwork, meditation, and energy-based martial applications. Those early lessons lit the fire that still fuels my training today.
Over the years, I have been guided and influenced by masters across different lineages, each shaping the way I practice and teach Qigong and Neigong:
Dr. Aihan Kuhn – Certified teacher of Therapeutic Qigong, specializing in gentle, healing-based systems to restore balance, reduce stress, and cultivate long-term vitality.
Mimi Kuo-Deemer – Completed a yearlong mentorship in 2025, studying her Qigong and the Tai Chi Axis framework, integrating seasonal and elemental practices aligned with Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water.
Master Helen Liang – Since 2021, I have studied her structured health-maintenance Qigong systems rooted in Chinese medicine and internal transformation.
Marie Favorito & Gilles Marin – Teachers of Buddha Palms Qigong, rooted in the Universal Healing Tao of Mantak Chia, including advanced Dan Tian Qigong and microcosmic circulation methods.
Grandmaster Shou-Yu Liang – My study of Buddhist and Taoist Qigong and Neigong methods includes his teachings on the Golden Light Method and Attaining through Spiritual Flame.
Stuart Alve Olson & Sam Masich – Advanced training in Yang Family Ba Duan Jin, Dual Cultivation of Yin/Yang Sexual Energy, Li Qingyun’s Eight Brocades, Taiji Qigong, and other systems of Taoist internal alchemy.
This broad lineage has allowed me to integrate Qigong and Neigong practice into a complete system—bridging healing, meditation, and martial training into one transformative path.
What You'll Learn
Foundational Practices and Forms
These systems form the core of Qigong and Neigong practice, building health, vitality, and structural alignment while laying the groundwork for advanced methods.
Ba Duan Jin (Eight Brocades) – One of the most famous Qigong sets, focusing on energy circulation, tendon strengthening, and organ health. My studies with Helen Liang emphasized both the traditional forms and their modern health benefits.
Five Animal Frolics (Wu Qin Xi) – A playful yet powerful set inspired by Hua Tuo’s classical methods, imitating the Tiger, Deer, Bear, Monkey, and Crane to promote vitality. I trained these forms with Helen Liang, integrating them into my healing and martial practice.
Shi-Ba-Shi (18 Forms Qigong) – A graceful, flowing sequence accessible for all levels. Under Mimi Kuo-Deemer, I studied this form as both a meditative exercise and a foundation for deeper internal practices.
Six Healing Sounds (Liu Zi Jue) – Vibrational breathing methods for balancing the liver, heart, spleen, lungs, kidneys, and triple burner. Learned with Helen Liang, this form is a cornerstone of therapeutic energy work.
Yi Jin Jing (Muscle-Tendon Transformation) – A Shaolin-rooted system of dynamic stretching, tendon conditioning, and Qi flow. My instruction under Helen Liang emphasized its role in martial training and health restoration.
Zhan Zhuang (Standing Meditation) – Stillness as power: this foundational practice builds structural alignment, rooted strength, and Qi storage.
Therapeutic Qigong (Lian Gong 36 Forms) – A medical Qigong system focused on chronic pain relief, mobility, and rehabilitation. I trained this system with my primary teacher, Dr. Aihan Kuhn, who passed on the healing lineage of Therapeutic Qigong.
Organ Qigong (Zang Fu Gong) – Specific routines for nourishing and balancing the organs (lungs, heart, spleen, kidneys, liver).
Fang Song Gong (Relaxation Qigong) – Methods for releasing muscular tension and awakening softness as a channel for Qi flow.
Guan Qi Fa (“Qi Permeating Technique”) – A powerful method for directing Qi deep into the tissues and energy channels.
Three Dan Tian Qigong – A Taoist practice to connect lower, middle, and upper Dan Tian, refining Jing to Qi, Qi to Shen, and Shen to emptiness.
- Buddha Palms Qigong – Soft spiraling Qi emission practices for healing and martial projection.
Meditative and Taoist/Buddhist Methods
These practices cultivate clarity, refine spirit, and open the deeper channels of Taoist and Buddhist Neigong training.
Taoist Methods
Microcosmic Orbit (Xiao Zhou Tian) – Classic Taoist circulation of Qi through the Ren and Du meridians, refining Jing to Qi.
Macrocosmic Orbit – Expansion of the Microcosmic Orbit into the twelve channels, extraordinary vessels, and beyond.
Zhang Zhi-Yang’s Methods – Absorbing Qi Method, Nourishing Qi Method, Accumulating Qi Method, and the Nine Rotations to Bring Back the Spiritual Elixir—refining and storing vital essence.
Eight Extraordinary Vessel Circulation – Advanced Neigong for circulating Qi through the eight vessels.
14 Meridian Circulation – Sunrise and Sunset Qigong for opening and balancing the body’s 14 channels.
Golden Light Method – A Taoist visualization practice for inner purification.
Buddhist Methods
Nine Segment Buddhist Breathing – A structured breath practice for calming, centering, and energizing body and mind.
Precious Vessel Qigong – Buddhist Qigong emphasizing internal stillness and spiritual clarity.
Achieving through Spiritual Flame – Fusion practice of Taoist and Buddhist alchemy to refine Shen (spirit).
The Great Perfection (Dzogchen: Heart Essence) – Tibetan Buddhist practice integrating body, breath, and pure awareness.
The Nine Esoteric Seals – Rare Tibetan Buddhist energy seals for unlocking inner potential.
Tibetan Lama Burning Palm – A Vajrayana method for developing focused internal heat and projection.
Advanced Practices
Emei Dapeng Gong – A 12-section system from Mt. Emei that develops Iron Body, tendon strength, and breath integration.
Emei Seven Star Horizontal Chain Gong – A rare method from Emei Mountain for linking energy through body and spirit.
Martial Integration
These methods integrate Qigong and Neigong training directly into martial arts, emphasizing both resilience and power.
Iron Palm & Iron Body Conditioning – Including Emei Dapeng Gong, Emei Seven Star Horizontal Chain Gong, Ba Ting Gum (Iron Body method), Miu Hin’s Song Tan Burning Palm, Vibrating Palm, and Miu Hin’s High-Level Iron Palm. These systems combine tendon strength, bone conditioning, and internal Qi flow.
Chen Silk-Reeling & Taiji Qigong – Linking spiral mechanics with energy, blending martial movement with internal flow.
Luohan Forms & Hua Shan Methods – Integrating martial body structure with Taoist internal practices.
Foundation
Every journey into Qigong and Neigong training begins with a strong foundation. Before learning advanced methods, students cultivate structural integrity, awareness, and consistency through the following core principles:
Postural Integrity – Aligning the body to allow unbroken Qi flow through the meridians. Correct posture strengthens the spine, stabilizes the joints, and builds the root for all internal martial arts and Taoist energy practices.
Breath Awareness – Coordinating respiration with movement to regulate Qi. Breath becomes the bridge between body and mind, enhancing vitality, focus, and emotional balance.
Intentional Mind (Yi) – Learning to guide Qi with awareness rather than force. Yi directs the energy body, transforming scattered effort into refined internal strength.
Daily Practice Structures – Sequencing seasonal and elemental routines to ensure balanced progress. Students learn how to adapt practices such as Ba Duan Jin, Six Healing Sounds, and Zhan Zhuang to harmonize with nature’s cycles.
This foundational Qigong and Neigong training ensures that every practitioner develops resilience, balance, and longevity before moving into more advanced methods of Taoist alchemy and martial integration.
A Path of Inner Alchemy
Qigong and Neigong are not about mystical powers—they are about presence, precision, and purification. At Agniyana, these practices are used to rebuild the nervous system, reset the mind, and refine the energy body into a clear vessel for purpose and transformation.
Through inner alchemy training, students learn to:
Transform Jing (essence) into Qi (energy).
Refine Qi into Shen (spirit).
Return Shen to emptiness and unity with the Tao.
This is the path of renewal—uniting body, breath, and spirit into one seamless flow. Whether through therapeutic Qigong, Taoist energy practices, or martial Neigong training, the goal is always the same: to awaken vitality, expand awareness, and embody the wisdom of the Tao in daily life.