[Qigong] Judgment of the Ren and Du Meridians Being Opened

Author: Jeffi Chao Hui Wu

Time: 2025-6-21 Saturday, 7:09 AM

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[Qigong] Judging Whether the Ren and Du Meridians Are Open

Judging whether the Ren and Du meridians are open does not rely on language or imagination, but rather on a series of real and stable bodily sensations as the basis. The core standard is "the qi mechanism initiates itself, the qi and blood flow autonomously, the microcosmic orbit can close, and there is a connection between above and below." This is not a catchphrase or self-suggestion, but an objective state that can be clearly perceived and repeatedly verified through the body.

When the Ren and Du meridians are not open, the most typical sensation is "qi stagnation." Qi can only remain in a localized area, such as a specific part of the abdomen, chest, or back, often accompanied by feelings of fullness, blockage, heaviness, or heat, but cannot flow smoothly throughout the body. Sometimes qi can rise but gets stuck in the throat, as if blocked by an invisible gate, unable to go up or down. At other times, qi sinks into the perineum or tailbone but cannot continue to rise, as if the central channel is sealed. In this state, although one may feel localized warmth or even slight sweating during practice, it is impossible to form the complete microcosmic orbit of "qi rising from the soles of the feet, flowing up the spine to the crown, and then gently descending from the front of the body." This is a common bottleneck encountered by most beginners in practice.

My empirical experience differs slightly from general descriptions. Once the qi mechanism is truly open and stable, the body does not feel like a single pathway circulating, but rather multiple points synchronously connected. When I sit in meditation or stand in posture, my chest, back, forehead, and crown all feel warm simultaneously, as if multiple qi pathways are lit up at once. The warmth rises from the dantian and spine while a gentle warmth expands from the chest, a slight flow of heat emerges from the back, the center of the forehead feels slightly swollen and warm, and the crown feels gently illuminated by a warm light. This state is more stable, balanced, and transparent than a single pathway circulation; the body feels as if it has been expanded, with qi flowing up and down, front and back, inside and out, forming a complete energy field space.

Once this experience occurs, any extraneous thoughts disappear. The qi mechanism operates completely autonomously, without the need for deliberate thought or forceful guidance, and even without the need to consciously maintain it. Breathing becomes naturally subtle, and the internal circulation is stable and gentle. As the number of cycles increases, the body becomes extremely relaxed yet full of energy, as if supported by an invisible energy conduit, forming a complete energy loop from the soles of the feet to the crown.

I once stood still in the cold wind of a winter morning, with temperatures below five degrees Celsius, while those around me shivered. Yet I stood there, feeling as if my chest and back were supported by warm spring water, with warmth gently rising from my crown and forehead, and my limbs and fingertips radiating stable warmth. The body's temperature regulation ability in this state far exceeds that of an ordinary person's physiological response, proving that the qi circulation has completely taken over the energy operation of the entire body.

More importantly, this state of multi-point connection brings a strong sense of transparency and stability. The body feels like a hollow energy channel, with unobstructed qi and blood, stable emotions, clear thinking, and natural movements; any tension or repression is quickly dissipated during the operation of the qi mechanism. This is completely different from the occasional localized warmth experienced in the beginner stage; it is not a fleeting flash but a stable and reliable "normal mode" that can be activated at any time.

If you want to determine whether you have entered this state, do not focus solely on isolated qi sensations or localized warmth, but observe the overall coordination. Multi-point warmth, synchronous circulation, natural stability, and unintentional movement are the core characteristics of being open. When you can sit quietly for a moment, and the qi begins to operate on its own, activating the chest, back, forehead, and crown simultaneously without any external intervention, this is the sign that the Ren and Du meridians are thoroughly open.

From my years of experience, after the Ren and Du meridians are open, cultivation enters a whole new stage. The body's recovery speed significantly increases, and prolonged mental work or physical exertion can be quickly restored. Concentration, logical reasoning ability, and even creativity are noticeably enhanced, as if the performance of both the body and brain has been pushed to a new height.

The progress in qigong is never accidental. Whether it is localized qi sensations or the ultimate multi-point connection, it is the result of daily accumulation and natural adaptation. When you stop being impatient, stop pursuing speed, and give your body ample time, the qi mechanism will automatically find the smoothest path, just like a river finding its valley. When this path expands into a multi-dimensional connection throughout the body, you will understand that the so-called "openness" is never a superficial sensation, but a deep, genuine, and stable state that cannot be faked.

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