Advanced programs
The Advanced Programs include a range of progressive pathways within the HEQ system, grounded in authentic traditions of internal practice.
They are clearly structured, allowing you to deepen your work with energy through specific levels and programs in a gradual, stable, and effective way.
As you progress, you develop a deeper understanding of how energy functions and the ability to work with it with greater precision and consistency.
Bigu
Energetic Nourishment, Longevity, and Deep Internal Regulation
Bigu 辟谷 is one of the most refined methods in Heavenly Essence Qigong for cleansing, restoring, and recalibrating the body–mind.
In this state, the organism temporarily shifts from its habitual food-based metabolism to a more efficient mode of internal regulation, supported through direct work with Qi.
This transition activates latent self-regulating capacities of the body. As internal coherence improves, the body enters a phase of rebalancing: stagnations reduce, clarity increases, and internal rhythms become more consistent.
Many practitioners report a deep sense of quietness, increased mental clarity, and a more grounded internal state.
Bigu is neither ascetic nor extreme. It is a structured internal method that improves energetic efficiency, supports deeper internal work, and strengthens the ability to remain centred in daily life.
As this internal balance develops, many practitioners also experience a more balanced and conscious relationship with food, no longer driven by stress or fatigue.
The Bigu program unfolds in progressive stages, guided step by step according to your level of development. Access is available after completing Level 1.
Level 2 - Advanced foundations
From stabilising your energy to truly understanding how it works.
A 4-month program with one class per week.
Includes study materials (video and PDF) on the Ulama platform, along with access to a monthly workshop with Shifu Li.
Content
Golden Pagoda Standing Meditation (Zhan Zhuang)
One of the most effective practices in the HEQ system for gathering and accumulating Qi.
HEQ Six Healing Sounds (original HEQ version)
A structured sequence that works directly on the internal organ systems, supporting their balance and proper function.
Traditional Daoist and Buddhist Methods
In-depth study of 8 classical methods, traditionally considered “secret” and high-level, analysed in detail to understand their actual mechanisms and applied within the context of Qigong healing.
Eight Methods for Correcting Qi Deviations
Practical tools to recognise and correct issues that may arise from incorrect or unguided practice.
Development of Body-Based Perception
Activation of an advanced ability, usable from the beginning within the context of Qigong healing.
Lectures
Throughout the program, lectures based on original texts written by the founder of the school are introduced, providing the theoretical framework needed to clearly understand what you are doing and why.
Topics include:
– Principles of the Dao and life sciences (inner capacities of the human body)
– The six stages in the development of modern Qigong in China
– Understanding Jing, Qi, and Shen
Level 3 - Focus on deep meditative states
From personal development to mastery of inner states
A 6-month program with one class per week.
Includes study materials (video, PDF, and practice music) on the dedicated platform.
Access is reserved for students who have completed all previous HEQ levels and have taken part in the formal discipleship ceremony.
Content
Rapid Method for Opening the Large Heavenly Circuit
Advanced development of Qi circulation through the 12 primary meridians of the body.
Classical Shaolin Marrow Washing Method
An advanced internal practice focused on the deep transformation of the body and its energy.
Spontaneous Movement Qigong
Application of spontaneous movement across different expressive and functional domains, including dance, martial arts, painting, and writing.
Qigong Hypnosis
Use of guided states of concentration to work more directly with the mind, perception, and energy.
Advanced Qi Gathering Techniques
More refined methods for absorbing and accumulating energy from the environment.
Thirteen Methods for Advanced Qigong Healing
Structured applications for working with greater precision and effectiveness within the context of Qigong healing.
Training in Entering Deep States of Concentration
Focused development of the ability to enter deep meditative states, a key element in the emergence and use of advanced internal abilities.
Level 4 - Activation and development of internal abilities
From latent potential to its concrete expression.
A 6-month program with one class per week.
Includes study materials (video, PDF, and practice music) on the dedicated platform.
Access is reserved for students who have completed all previous HEQ levels and have taken part in the formal discipleship ceremony.
The program introduces direct work on latent internal abilities and the still-unexpressed potential of the human body, with the aim of understanding how they function and developing the ability to use them with increasing precision and awareness.
At the same time, the training deepens the understanding of cause-and-effect dynamics in a practical way:
you begin to recognise more clearly how internal states, thoughts, and actions concretely influence results, relationships, and opportunities, developing a greater capacity to orient yourself in everyday life.
In parallel, the work on Qigong healing evolves further:
you develop a more in-depth understanding of the causes and mechanisms behind states of imbalance, and how to intervene in a more targeted and conscious way.
Level 5 - Cultivation of the yang shen (阳神)
From strengthening your energy to realising your deeper nature.
An advanced 7.5-month program with one class per week.
Includes study materials (video, PDF, and practice music) on the dedicated platform.
Access is reserved for students who have completed all previous HEQ levels, have taken part in the formal discipleship ceremony, and meet the internal requirements for this stage.
Level 5 represents the most advanced stage of the HEQ path and focuses on the development of the Original Spirit (Yuan Shen 元神) to its full maturation into the Yang Spirit (Yangshen 阳神).
In Daoist and Buddhist traditions, this process is considered the highest outcome of cultivation:
the stable and progressive development of innate consciousness, beyond the limits of ordinary perception. This is a concrete and gradual process, built on a solid foundation:
the previous levels provide the necessary groundwork through strengthening the body, regulating energy, and developing human potential.
At the same time, the training offers a more direct understanding of the structure of human experience:
the distinction between acquired consciousness (linked to the body and everyday perception) and innate consciousness, which represents a deeper and more stable level of awareness.
The development of the Yuan Shen and its transformation into the Yang Shen opens access to a broader understanding of human potential and to a more stable, autonomous, and integrated quality of presence.
Within the HEQ system, this level represents an advanced cultivation technology that integrates the highest principles of the inner traditions into a clear, practical, and method-based approach.
Why HEQ is uniquee
- Clear, efficient, and accessible methods suitable for all levels
- Direct Qi transmission that supports fast, verifiable progress
- Practices that integrate naturally into daily life
Testimonials
After more than 14 years of Qigong practice, HEQ revealed a far more effective and sustainable path. Through this method, I restored long-standing injuries, resolved deep emotional patterns, and regained a sense of youthfulness, strength and clarity that I hadn’t felt in years.
After more than 20 years of studying authentic Qigong and Chinese healing arts, I was looking for a Master who could guide me in a clear, structured, and individual way. With Master Li, I learned simpler yet more powerful methods that accelerated my development and satisfied my critical, scientific mindset.
Before HEQ, my body and mind were constantly tense and fearful. After one year of practice, I experience abundant energy, a calm and clear mind, and a deep sense of inner freedom. HEQ has brought clarity, stability and vitality back into my life.
Since beginning the practice of Heavenly Essence Qigong, I’ve experienced more energy, mental clarity and inner serenity. The practice supports me in an extraordinary way in managing a degenerative illness, helping me maintain balance, stability and quality of life.
After practicing HEQ, I noticed a strong increase in energy, focus, strength and flexibility. With daily practice, I have sustained energy throughout the day, and my ability to concentrate on work improves immediately. My mind feels clear, and I can work longer without fatigue or distraction.
Since I started practicing HEQ, I have experienced greater physical energy and more patience in daily relationships. My work as a Chinese medicine practitioner has also improved deeply: I understand my clients’ conditions with greater clarity and can guide them more effectively toward balance.
HEQ helps me feel grounded and centered, and having a consistent practice brings stability into my daily life. When I practice Qigong before client meetings, my presence is noticeably calmer and more pleasant, and my interactions flow more naturally and effectively.
After a few months of practicing HEQ, I’ve noticed positive changes in my daily life. I feel more focused, clear-minded and effective in pursuing my goals. The practices help me stay grounded, less scattered, and able to face daily challenges with greater calm and confidence.
Before practicing HEQ, I often experienced phases of exhaustion and chronic fatigue. Through the practice, I gained much more energy and, most importantly, learned how to regulate myself and recover balance when my energy drops.
When I practice Heavenly Essence Qigong, I enter a state of deep relaxation. Daily problems feel lighter and easier to release. In a short time, I noticed a clear improvement in my physical energy and sleep quality.
After starting HEQ, I noticed increased energy, flexibility and relaxation. My body feels stronger and more balanced, and even my skin and eyes appear healthier. The practice helps me calm my mind and release tension more easily.
F.A.Q.
HEQ follows a precise and structured internal method.
Each level develops specific capacities—stability, clarity, perception, and energetic control—in a progressive and coherent way.
Rather than relying on symbolic or interpretative approaches, the system focuses on direct experience and clear mechanisms, so you understand what is happening and why.
No. Progression in HEQ is not based on time, but on internal development.
With consistent practice and solid foundations, some students progress more quickly, while others take a more gradual path.
What matters is stability, clarity, and the ability to work correctly with the method.
They are not physically demanding.
The challenge is internal: developing stillness, clarity, and refined perception.
When the foundations are solid, the process tends to feel natural.
No. HEQ follows a specific internal structure.
Even experienced practitioners begin from the foundational levels to build the correct energetic and perceptive framework required for safe and consistent development.
Yes.
Students often report improvements in physical health, greater emotional stability, clearer thinking, and more grounded decision-making.
Energy levels tend to become more stable and consistent, rather than fluctuating.
The changes are gradual but tangible, and tend to stabilise over time with regular practice.
Yes.
HEQ is designed to be safe, progressive, and suitable for different levels of experience.
Each stage builds on the previous one, allowing the body and internal system to adapt without forcing.
The method also includes recognising and correcting potential imbalances, ensuring stable and consistent development over time.
In traditional Daoist and Buddhist lineages, advanced methods are transmitted within a formal teacher–student relationship.
At higher levels, this structure ensures clarity, responsibility, and the correct transmission of more advanced work.
No.
Level 5 represents the highest stage within HEQ and marks a significant shift in the nature of practice.
Rather than an endpoint, it opens the way to a more advanced and ongoing phase of inner development.
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