Jia Ming had spent years overwhelmed by insomnia, migraines, and stress, at times feeling as though she could barely breathe. Through Bai Yin Qigong, she found her way back to a sense of health and inner calm. Her story is one of physical change, but also of learning to let go and embrace gratitude, gradually moving from relying on coffee to stay alert toward drawing energy from her qigong practice instead.
Worried That Health Would Fall Apart After 40
Jia Ming had carried a heavy emotional burden since childhood: both her mother and older brother passed away at a young age, leaving her with a lingering fear that she, too, might not live to an old age. As she grew older, that worry began to feel increasingly real, and after turning 40 she started experiencing one health issue after another.
Every day, she relied on coffee to stay alert and focused. She appeared energetic during the day, but at night she struggled with insomnia and difficulty falling asleep, a cycle that left her physically and emotionally exhausted. “Back then,” she recalled, “I kept wondering every day whether I would even live to 50.”
The constant anxiety took an emotional toll alongside a series of physical complaints, including migraines, seborrheic dermatitis on the scalp, insomnia, red eyes, teeth grinding during sleep, difficulty raising her arm, prolonged coughing after colds, abdominal bloating, cholecystitis that eventually led to gallbladder removal, hemorrhoids, frequent nighttime urination, calf cramps, plantar fasciitis, and eczema.
When Life Became Coffee and Pain
As an independent director of three publicly listed companies, Jia Ming faced considerable pressure. “If I hadn’t slept well the night before, I would have to get up even earlier the next morning to prepare lunchboxes for my children. I was basically forcing myself to keep going through sheer willpower.”
Even so, she could not shake the worry: “If even coffee can’t save me, what am I going to do?” Every new physical discomfort reminded her that she might not be able to continue this way for much longer.
A Turning Point: HarmonyQi
Just as her condition seemed to be nearing a breaking point, Jia Ming discovered Bai Yin Qigong after seeing how a former colleague had become healthier and more youthful through the practice. She decided to give it a try.
At her first HarmonyQi class, she slept unexpectedly well that night, a moment she experienced as a possible key to breaking her cycle of insomnia. Aware that her long-standing sleep problems were unlikely to resolve overnight, she continued practicing EnerQi.
Facing Challenges with Renewed Energy
Over time, Jia Ming found she gradually became less dependent on coffee. Even on nights when she did not sleep well, she felt that practicing qigong helped her regain energy and physical strength. “In the past, whenever I flew to the United States, I needed to bring a whole bag of Chinese herbal medicine and a lumbar support belt. My lower back would ache throughout the entire journey. But when I flew to Germany two years ago, I didn’t sleep at all, yet I was still full of energy. I practiced qigong on the plane, and I didn’t feel tired at all.”
She reports that her migraines eased and her insomnia became less troublesome over time, changes that strengthened her sense that qigong practice was making a difference for her.
Letting Go of Self-Pressure
Jia Ming had long striven to be a “100-point” employee and a “100-point mother,” and at one point the pressure became so overwhelming that her children chose to spend a Chinese New Year with cousins rather than come home, leaving her feeling frustrated and lost.
As she began learning Awe-Inspiring Righteous Qi, she gradually let go of some of those expectations and burdens, and described learning to face her true self. “I used to think of myself as a very rational person, but through practicing qigong, I discovered that the emotional side of me had actually been suppressed for a long time. Especially when practicing Awe-Inspiring Righteous Qi, I would often cry, but it was a release of emotions.”
This shift helped her develop a deeper sense of gratitude and a greater acceptance of her own imperfections. “After practicing qigong,” she said with a smile, “I don’t cry nearly as often anymore.”
Learning to Care for Herself First
Today, qigong practice remains part of Jia Ming’s morning routine. She particularly values the confidence and energy she draws from her morning practice and EnerQi, often closing with the Guifei Facial Beauty Technique to awaken her face, eyes, and scalp before starting the day. Alongside caring better for herself, she has also found ways to support others exploring their own health and well-being through qigong.
Jia Ming’s story is a reminder that health involves more than physical change. Her shift from a life marked by anxiety and stress toward one of greater calm did not happen overnight; it grew out of consistent practice over time.
“What makes me happiest now,” she said, “isn’t just that I’ve become healthier, but that I can help more people become better too.”
This article shares one practitioner’s personal account of her experience with qigong. Individual results vary, and this story should not be read as a claim that qigong can treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. Anyone dealing with chronic health concerns should consult a qualified healthcare provider.
