Even after you open your eyes in the morning, your body still feels heavy, and your mind is somewhere far away. It is a familiar scene for many living in an era where everything is consumed and depleted quickly. While body and mind wear down without pause, no one has taught you how to care for yourself. 『Healing Meditative Qigong』—a new book—quietly speaks to you right where you are. Let’s return to your breath, again.
Why Healing Meditative Qigong, right now
The modern day is a cycle of chronic stress and anxiety, sleep disorders, and lethargy. The authors, having watched these realities for a long time, propose a new training system that weaves together the wisdom of traditional qigong with modern mind-body healing theories. It is Healing Meditative Qigong (HMQ, Healing Meditative Qigong). It is not just simple exercises or breathing techniques. It is an integrated training that brings together Daoist qigong practice, Buddhist meditation practice, and perspectives from modern depth psychology and new science—caring for your body, qi, mind, and spirit at the same time. The training aims to guide self-healing ability and growth of consciousness by combining mindfulness, insight meditation, and triple qi breathing with the training principle of Jeong Gi Shin (精氣神).
A book shaped by more than 40 years of practice and research
The book’s weight comes from the time the authors have walked. Lead author Professor Hyo-nam Cho is the director of the Korea Integrated Mind-Body Healing Research Institute and a pioneering researcher in the field of integrative mind-body healing studies. By introducing Ken Wilber’s integrative theory in Korea, she expanded the academic foundation of transpersonal psychology. Based on more than 40 years of practice and research, she built an integrative healing theory that spans science, consciousness, and spirituality. In this book, for holistic health that encompasses modern people’s bodies, minds, and spirits, the authors systematized Healing Meditative Qigong step by step.
Beside her, three of Professor Cho’s disciples are listed as co-authors. Among them, Joo-a Lee, CEO of the Integrated Wellness Research Institute, is the person who shared the four-year writing journey as an HMQ master instructor. After connecting with meditation during her years as a high school student, she has spent nearly 30 years walking the path of meditation, psychology, health, and spirituality. A broad range of hands-on experience—from meditation and yoga, qigong, soma, psychology, singing bowls, aromatherapy medicine, and manual healing—supports the book’s practical feel.
An integrated training manual in three parts, from principle to practice
『Healing Meditative Qigong』 is divided into three parts. Part 1 covers training principles. Starting with the meaning and history of qigong, it provides detailed guidance on core terms such as gambi, sim-gi-hyeol-jeong (心氣血精), and danjeon, along with tips for conducting practice and the reactions that may appear during training. Part 2 is the actual practice setting. It unfolds movements step by step, moving from natural breathing and diaphragmatic breathing to danjeon breathing, then on to Pal Dan Geum, Taegeuk 18 movements, and the Chajang Gong. It is structured so that beginners can follow along, and it also includes “Daeung Healing Qigong,” which cares for the six major organs, the six major viscera, and the muscles and bones. Part 3 goes deeper into theory and principles. It broadly addresses the principles of integrative healing and the spirit-science background of Jeong Gi Shin training, as well as the points where Eastern medicine, brain science, and quantum medicine meet.
Beyond “body separate from mind,” toward integrative healing
What makes the book special is that it goes beyond a “body separate from mind” approach. By linking physical movement and breathing with mindfulness and concentration, and with insight and visualization, the authors pursue physical health and psychological stability, as well as self-healing and growth of consciousness—at the same time. The authors say that this kind of integrative approach is the path to restoring the balance modern people have lost.
Beyond healing you read, a journey you experience with your body
True healing does not stop at regaining physical health. It is the process of restoring peace of mind, setting the direction of your life, and letting your entire existence come back into balance. In this fast-moving, depleted age, the book quietly asks: What is true healing, and how can we return to our whole selves?
For those who want to better notice the signals your body sends, for those who want to recover the center of their mind, and for those who want to reset the rhythm of life, this book becomes a warm yet firm guide. It is a book that leads readers on a journey of learning with your body, beyond healing through reading. 『Healing Meditative Qigong』 was released as a new title for everyday self-healing for whole health, on July 7, 2026.
On Thursday, July 23, at 8 p.m., a 90-minute online free lecture commemorating the release of “Healing Meditative Qigong” will be held.
In the Zoom-based online lecture, the following topics will be covered.
Why Healing Meditative Qigong, right now
The book’s core message
Relaxation breathing qigong mini experience
Program overview Q&A
You can apply and make inquiries via the Kakao Channel of the Integrated Wellness Research Institute, Joo-a Lee, or call 0507-13367-7375.
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