I. Postures (regulating the body)
Proper body postures and exercise are the preconditions to guarantee smooth respiration and mental relaxation. They assist in opening the body's meridians and directing the qi flow. The aim is to adjust the body to the most comfortable posture, including the head, neck, waist, limbs, fingers and organs. Click to read more >>>

II. Breathing (regulating the breath)
Qi-gong practice usually changes the depth, frequency and rhythm of respiration in a conscious state. Breathing is a critical component in making the exercise effective and combining breathing with meditation helps reduce stress. The deepening of respiration expands lung capacity, promotes circulation of oxygen in the blood, massages the internal abdominal organs and helps the digestion and assimilation of food. Click to read more >>> 

III. Mental focusing (regulating the mind)
To concentrate and regulate mental activity in order to enter a qi-gong state, is termed ru jing (entering a quiet state). The key point is to get rid of all stray thoughts, replace myriads of thoughts with one thought that gradually induces tranquil sensations and enters a state of void. This is the most essential in qigong practice, much of the success of a qi-gong practice depends on the level of peace and quietness one can attain.  Click to read more >>>