Beyond the Practice

Beyond the Practice shows that Qigong is more than movement, technique, or health exercises. Behind the form lies a silent core that reaches into consciousness, presence, and inner freedom. Drawing on thirty years of Zhineng Qigong practice, later deepened through Yuan Gong, Martijn Vlamings (1975) takes you along the meridians, the Qi field, movement and stillness, healing, and the subtle workings of consciousness. This is more an experiential journey than a manual, one in which Eastern wisdom and Western pragmatism meet. Why is standing meditation often underestimated? What happens in a group practice or retreat? And what remains when you discover that not everything has to be attained? This book explores Qigong as a path of vitality and balance, and as a way toward something deeper: less struggle, less seeking, and more rest in who you already are. For anyone who suspects that real change comes not from practicing harder, but from being present in a different way.