Qigong Practice and Timing

Taoist Light Qigong is a very natural style of Qigong that can be practiced at any time of the day, although if anyone would like to maximize their results, they can try to practice at its best timing.

The best starting time for section One is between 5 and 7 AM. It is called Mao Shi, which means “the time to show up”. The Sun rises during this period, and Yang Qi (bright and warm energy) also rises, and human beings get up to start a new day.

Thus, if you can start your Qigong practice at 6:59 AM, it will be better than 7:01 AM, since your Qi will start being ignited during Mao Shi, therefore fueled with rising and uplifting energy.

Ancient wizards of health and wellness would recommend to do the following three things during these two hours:

1. Drink a small cup of warm water for hydration.

2. Empty the bowels for detoxification.

3. Practice Qigong to activate your vital energy for the day.

So you can get up before 7 AM, stand facing East, the direction of Sunrise and allow the vital energy from the Sun and the Earth to circulate through your whole body, fill every cell with healthy Qi, and generate essential energy into your Lower Dantian (the elixir field for youth, health and longevity, located in lower abdomen). Your whole day will flow with effortlessness and great ease.