The Importance of Learning Qi Gong with a Teacher AND NO with Books!

In today’s digital age, where resources like books, YouTube videos, and online tutorials are readily available, it’s easy to assume that you can learn anything on your own. But when it comes to studying Nei Qi Gong, Qi Gong, or any other deep discipline, having a teacher can make all the difference. Learning on your own may provide intellectual knowledge, but it often lacks the warmth, depth, and practical guidance that only an experienced teacher can offer.

The Difference Between Intellectual Knowledge and Real Experience

When we approach Qi Gong through books or videos, we’re often left to interpret the teachings through an intellectual lens. This can lead us to fantasize or imagine sensations based on what we’ve read, without fully understanding what’s real and what isn’t. Nei Qi Gong, in particular, is subtle and complex, especially in the beginning stages, where energy sensations may be unfamiliar.

A teacher provides the practical experience and context to verify these sensations and correct any misunderstandings. Without this guidance, it’s easy to misinterpret energy flow or even make assumptions that could set us off course.

The Value of a Warm Connection with Your Teacher

Learning from a teacher is more than just instruction; it’s a connection that adds warmth to the learning process. As someone who works closely with my students, I know how vital it is to be there for them beyond scheduled sessions. My students know they can reach out to me for guidance, ensuring they feel supported as they progress.

Nei Qi Gong isn’t a casual, group activity that you do on a Sunday. It’s a personal practice that you integrate into your daily life. By working with a teacher, you build a relationship where you can bring your experiences and questions forward, receiving feedback that helps you grow practically and avoid storytelling or misunderstanding.

Learning Practically, Not Just Intellectually

In Nei Qi Gong, the goal is to learn practically, like a scientist, not just intellectually. This means approaching each practice with a healthy amount of skepticism and seeking out patterns in our experiences. When something repeats itself and becomes clear, you begin to understand how this practice affects your reality and your self-perception.

As students progress, they may contact me to verify their experiences. This approach allows for a real understanding based on their own experiences rather than just beliefs or theories. Instead of seeking external validation or “spiritual stories,” the student becomes the center of their own learning, building a foundation for independence and self-reliance.

An Independent Path to Self-Development

One of the unique aspects of Nei Qi Gong is that it’s a path of independence. Self-development should ultimately lead us to stand on our own, learning through our own experiences, rather than relying on someone else’s interpretations. The teacher is there to help us navigate this journey, but the path itself is about discovering our truths.

This kind of independent, self-reflective journey requires discipline, dedication, and a willingness to look within. Nei Qi Gong and other real paths of self-development encourage us to work on our own minds and to learn from our own experiences, gradually building practical knowledge about ourselves.

Why It’s Important to Have a Teacher

Reading about a discipline on your own can feel cold and disconnected. A teacher adds encouragement, friendship, and personal connection, making the journey more fulfilling and less lonely. The spiritual path can sometimes feel isolating, but having someone to relate to, confide in, and share your experiences with can be invaluable.

The teacher-student relationship can also be a mirror, revealing our strengths and weaknesses in ways we may not want to see. While this can sometimes be challenging, it’s also deeply transformative if approached with the right attitude. A teacher can trigger us to confront our “rubbish,” as it were, helping us see our habits and blind spots. This process isn’t always easy, which is why I carefully choose the students I work with to ensure they are ready for this type of growth.

The Right Attitude for Learning

To fully benefit from the guidance of a teacher, we need an attitude of humility and openness. Recognizing that we don’t know everything allows us to be receptive to effective tools that we can use for our self-development. The right teacher isn’t a guru who offers shortcuts or promises enlightenment; instead, they provide genuine tools to help us unlock our potential.

When we cultivate the right attitude, we can work constructively with a teacher and benefit from their knowledge and experience, applying what we learn to build a better understanding of ourselves.

Finding Freedom Through Self-Responsibility

Ultimately, the goal of any real discipline, including Nei Qi Gong, is to reach a point of inner freedom. This freedom comes from becoming responsible for ourselves—no longer looking for external validation or stories that promise a better world or a better life after this one. By working on ourselves and facing our own inner world, we learn what is real, meaningful, and true for us.

This is why I always recommend finding a teacher you trust, someone with whom you can build a genuine connection. It doesn’t have to be me, nor does it necessarily need to be a Qi Gong teacher. The important thing is to have a guide who encourages your growth and independence and who helps you discover the tools within yourself to live fully and freely.

Studying under a teacher in a discipline like Nei Qi Gong offers a path toward true self-awareness and independence. The insights and guidance from a teacher, coupled with your own experiences and reflections, allow you to navigate your spiritual path authentically, embracing both the challenges and the transformations along the way.

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