The results of the current study demonstrated that 8 weeks of Qigong training had positive effects on attention, brain processing speed, blood pressure and maximum workload.

Dr.Pang said: Developing mental concentration is a gradual process. Some people find that as soon as they start practicing, distracting thoughts arise—this is precisely what you must overcome through diligent effort. As the ancient saying goes: “人一能之，己百之；人十能之，己千之。果能此道也，虽愚必明，虽弱必强。” "If others succeed by putting in one part effort, I will put in a hundred parts; if others succeed with ten parts effort, I will put in a thousand parts. If you can truly follow this path, even the dull-witted will become wise, and the weak will become strong." How profound this is! If you feel you’re not naturally gifted, simply push yourself with greater determination—that’s the key.

Dr.Pang said: To strengthen the Qi in your lower dantian, focus on drawing energy downward during practice. Once the Qi is gathered, visualize it circulating gently within the area behind your navel, and maintain your awareness fixed on the lower dantian. Additionally, adjust your posture to be more relaxed—avoid tensing your muscles or holding unnecessary tension. Allow your body to settle into a comfortable, natural stance to facilitate the smooth flow of Qi downward.

Dr.Pang said: This phenomenon is quite common in Intelligent Qigong practice, and sometimes occurs simultaneously among group practitioners. It is primarily due to an increase in the body’s electrostatic potential after sustained practice. To address this, focus diligently on practicing Xing Shen Zhuang and consciously guide the energy inward. Generally, the condition will resolve within a few months, and typically does not persist beyond eight months. Additionally, when this occurs, it is best to wear cotton clothing during practice, as natural fibers help dissipate static electricity more effectively.

Dr.Pang said: It doesn’t matter if you don’t immediately react or remember after listening to a lecture. In the past, Buddhist scripture recitation emphasized non-discrimination above all else. When you listen in a state of deep calm, don’t worry about whether you remember the content or not. This is because the quieter your mind is, the deeper the impressions are imprinted. In the future, when you recall the material or when someone asks you a question, you may find yourself explaining it coherently and systematically. This is the result of those deep impressions made when the mind was tranquil. Therefore, don’t force yourself to remember, and don’t dwell on what you’ve retained after the lecture. This type of memory is not the same as the ordinary memory students typically discuss. I recently read a case about a surgeon who, during an operation, accidentally stimulated a patient’s brain. The patient, while still on the operating table, sang a long, complex musical piece. Interestingly, the patient was not a musician; he had simply heard that piece performed at a concert two weeks before the surgery. This shows that our brains store vast amounts of information—the key is whether we can access and retrieve it.