Measuring external qi (EQ or wai qi) during qigong healing, has shown Qi had these physical effects:
1) far-infrared,
2) heat,
3) micro-pressure detectors
4) microwave radiation,
5) significant increases in wavelength to above 10 mm,
6) significant magnetic signals,
7) sound frequency lower than 16 Hz from qigong healers at different acupuncture points. (Alternative Therapies, July/Aug 2004, VOL. 10, No.4; Analytic Review of External Qi Studies, page 38-41; An Analytic Review of Studies on Measuring Effects of External Qi in China by Kevin W Chen, Ph.D., M.P.H.,University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey; World Institute for Self Healing, Inc. http://www.wishus.org <http://www.wishus.org/> ).
Kirlian photography has shown surrounding Qi as a bright radiating light. Auras will show colors and states of Qi. Many Qigong practitioners report sensations of warmth, and tingling in their hand while exercising. Most talk of Qi could be compared to five blind men describe an elephant. The first blind man leaned up against the side of the elephant and exclaimed, "An elephant is like a wall."
The second blind man felt of the legs of the elephant and said, "No, the elephant is very much like a tree trunk." The third blind man was examining the ears of the elephant and said, "The elephant is like a fan." The fourth blind man was holding the elephant's trunk in his hands and thought the elephant was much like a fire hose. The fifth blind man holding on to the elephants tail said, "The elephant feels very much like a rope."
All had a brief look at the elephant, and described it based on their own experiences yet none had the entire picture of an elephant. Features described were the subjective view of each or the real physical features of the elephant. There are many manifestations and signs of Qi, but these are not Qi. When one is full of Qi they are powerful and energetic, when low in Qi, one is tired and/or sick, when out of Qi – your dead. People can lift cars in an emergency by using Qi. Naysayers say this is because of the adrenalin. It might be argued that the muscles have moiré power with Qi, but only Qi will strengthen the bones to allow the lift, without the bones breaking.
Although there are many methods for flowing Qi as in Qigong, the best description is a life force we all have, that has all the properties of water except that of wetness, so this is the Shaolin Buddhist meditation that is usually concentrated on. Perhaps description is not the best word, since this entails aspects rather than a whole or essence; as a concept or non-visual image.
Some concepts of water: our bodies are over 80% water; Holy Water which has symbolism of the human/divine living force, is no more than blessed salt water, all animals need salt to survive, and the origin of most of Earth's life comes from the salt-water ocean; most areas of spirit or psychic phenomena are near misty areas; many shamanic practices use a spray to connect, initiate, catalyze or charge a spirit, force or entity; when wave theory was being developed and tested by physicists, most of the wave models were water or fluid based; the Tao Te Ching entry on water by Lao Tzu chapter 8, The highest good is like water. Water gives life to the ten thousand things and does not strive. It flows in places men reject and so is like the Tao.
Even though water is not hard or sharp, it cuts through rocks as the rivers make valleys and the rains; and ice can support tanks and stop bullets.
The book Axe Hand; Hsing-i & Internal Strength Workout, is Traditional Chinese Internal Martial Arts with many methods for developing internal energy which have never been published before. Water meditation based Qigong, and Qi drills with and on water are employed. Watching and feeling is part of the dynamic exercises; it helps with one's own level of development, giving training insight into the internals, never articulated before. The internal energy focus of the book has many paths: hard and soft style Qigong, static and moving postures. Calming emphasis in Qi methods for energy pooling and meridian circulation. Quick projection of explosive Fa Jing in health or attack; as is used in Dim Mak and healing hands.
Wrist and fore-arm stretches to help energy flow: these can help with tendonitis, typing hands, carp-tunnel, and muscle knots; that will help the energy flow through your wrists, preventing injury and learning wrist locks as well as teaching grappling seizures and locks, and will help you transfer it more effectively; Progress, consciousness, and power are all tested objectively in meditation, Qigong, martial drills, as well as in-animate objects.
Five move Tai Chi form, Hsing I Five Elements. Standing Pole (Embrace the Moon or Hold the Ball) shifting the water and rising-expanding/sinking-contracting; Fore-arm Throw double set, dynamic drill, adjusting moving root, responsive blocking enabling the same move for offence and defense, center of Qi as it moves through oneself and the center between two people;
Hsing-i San Ti: standing and moving for Qi and Fa Jing; Workout book contains many everyday methods for internals, meditations, rooting, exercises, tests and self adjustments. Good for all backgrounds since the essence is emphasized, rather than a particular language; although words are used, it is more what is between
the words. Instruction goes from the individual's known, to his related unknown. Taught with the common ground of the 'shared lived experience'.
Internal means independent thought rather than compliance to a doctrine, having it make sense to you, in your own way: this is truly internal since its intrinsic nature is your soul. Common theme with other energy work: of removing blocks through meditation, stretching, and exercise. Traditional development of the energy and awareness before the technique as is the case in many ancient traditions. Developing and practicing the 'universal' of the Qigong, rather than the particular application. Plato talks about universal concepts such as what is in common with all chairs to make them a chair.
Some Qigong very Yang, and will heat palms, the Yang Qigong methods will not only heat the practitioner, but the entire room.
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