Zhineng Qigong
Body-based wisdom. Clear energy. A return to your natural power.
Simple movements and meditations to restore the body, clear the mind, and reconnect with what's already true in you.
What is Zhineng Qigong?
“The purpose of qigong practice is not only to increase our health and longevity, but to know and realize our true heart.” Dr. Pang Ming
Zhineng Qigong (ZQ) is a modern healing practice rooted in ancient Taoism, Buddhism, Confuscionism, all forms of qigong, Chinese medicine, and meditation. It was developed by Dr. Pang Ming — a western-trained medical doctor, qigong Master and Taoist grandmaster — to help people activate their body’s innate healing intelligence.
At its core, ZQ blends:
Heart and Mind
Gentle movement
Focused intention
Stillness and slow integration
All guided by the belief that Qi (information) + consciousness = transformation.
It’s not performance. It’s not about fixing. It’s a return to your natural state.
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How We Practice Together
ZQ is a community-based practice — accessible to beginners, powerful for longtime seekers.
Live Zoom Classes
Wednesdays at 12:00pm ET
Saturdays at 8:00am ETNo forced breathwork
No spiritual bypassing
No dogma
Just real people, practicing presence, together.
Rather than getting swept away by life’s challenges, we use them as an opportunity to clarify our intentions and create the life we want.
Zhineng Qigong helps you connect with your deeper purpose, strengthening your will and opening the door to profound healing and transformation.
It’s about tapping into your own human potential.
Mary has taught Zhineng Qigong online weekly since 2019.
She is based in Washington DC and teaches practitioners across the US and internationally.
Classes are for everyone. Particularly suited to women in midlife who want a practice that meets them where they are — in the body, in the season, in the transition.
No prior qigong or movement experience is required. Consistency in a joyful practice matters more than intensity. This is how real change happens.
Ready to experience it? Book a Wellness Insight Call below. Or register directly and your welcome email with the Zoom link arrives shortly after.
There are many forms and studies of energy, from electrical to nuclear.
Zhineng Qigong (ZQ) is a science of how energy flows in natural systems.
Why It Works
This isn’t a technique you memorize.
It’s a relationship you build mastery — with your own Qi.
Reopens energy flow in areas of contraction, tension, or stagnation
Strengthens your body's natural regulatory intelligence
Builds nervous system resilience and emotional spaciousness
Interrupts body patterns at the level they actually live, without mental effort
ZQ builds the conditions for trust, using the potential of the mind paired with the intelligence of the body.
“Zhineng Qigong is not about perfection.
It’s about practice. Presence. Possibility.”
FROM KATIE:
Ready to experience it for yourself?
Whether you're new to practice or deepening one — this is where it begins.
“Mary reminded me of my power, that no matter how long something has been stuck or hurting there is always space for healing. I use my attention into that space. That is power. Thank you, Mary, for helping me to reclaim myself.”
-Erin M., Tantric Healer
FAQs
Q: Do I need any experience to join a class?
No experience needed. Every class is beginner-friendly and guided in real time. You’ll be supported every step of the way — no pressure, no performance.
Q: What makes Zhineng Qigong different from yoga or breathwork?
Unlike practices focused on flexibility or breath control, ZQ centers on restoring your Qi flow and conscious awareness. The movements are simple. The impact is deep. And the goal is energetic coherence — not stretching or discipline.
Q: What can I expect to feel after a class?
Most people report feeling calmer, clearer, and more grounded. Over time, consistent practice can lead to improved energy, reduced stress, emotional spaciousness, and deeper self-trust.
Q: Is this a spiritual practice?
ZQ is rooted in Chinese medicine and consciousness science. While it honors ancient wisdom, it’s not religious or dogmatic. You don’t need to “believe” anything — just show up, move with intention, and observe what shifts.
Q: Can Zhineng Qigong help with anxiety or burnout?
Yes. This practice is especially helpful for nervous system regulation and emotional release. Many clients find it supports them more gently (and effectively) than talk-based approaches alone.
Q: What is Qi?
Qi (pronounced “chee”) is information. In ZQ, we learn how to change, cultivate, and restore that energy so your body can return to to it’s natural state of presence.