"1) Natural Energy: Since your body is of electrically conductive material, its electromagnetic field is always affected by the sun, the moon, clouds, the earth’s magnetic field, and by the other energy around you. The major influences are the sun’s radiation, the moon’s gravity, and the earth’s magnetic field. These affect your Qi circulation significantly, and are therefore responsible for the pattern of your Qi circulation since you were formed. We are now also being greatly affected by the energy generated by modern technology, such as the electromagnetic waves generated by radios, TVs, microwave ovens, computer monitors, high tension power lines, electrical wiring, and many other things.

"2) Food and Air: In order to maintain life, we take in food and air essence through the mouth and nose. These essences are then converted into Qi through biochemical reaction in the chest and digestive system (called Triple Burners in Chinese medicine). When the Qi is converted from the essence, an EMF is generated which circulates the Qi throughout the body. A major part of Qigong is devoted to getting the proper kinds of food and fresh air.

"3) Thinking: The human mind is the most important and efficient source of bioelectric EMF. Any time you move to do something you must first generate an idea (Yi). This idea generates the EMF and leads the Qi to energize the appropriate muscles to carry out the desired motion. The more you can concentrate. The stronger the EMF you can generate, and the stronger the flow of Qi you can lead. Naturally, the stronger the flow of Qi you lead to the muscles, the more they will be energized. Because of this, the mind is considered the most important factor in Qigong training.

"4) Exercise: Exercise converts the food Essence (fat) stored in your body into Qi, and therefore builds up the EMF. Many Qigong styles have been created which utilize movement for this purpose."



"In Taiji Qigong, the mind and the movements are the two major sources of EMF, though the other two sources are also involved. For example, when you practice in the early morning you can absorb energy from the sun. When you meditate facing south in the evening you align yourself with the earth’s magnetic field. It is also advisable to eliminate greasy and other undesirable foods from your diet, and, if possible, to practice in the mountains where the air is fresh and clear." *

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