Qigong Zoom Class Recording – 1 August 2026 by Francesco

This Qigong class led by Francesco Garripoli was the first from the new Wuji Mountain Studio in Asheville, North Carolina, marking the first remote broadcast from the space. Francesco shared the journey and technical challenges of setting up the Studio, expressing gratitude to the community for their support. The class focused on Qigong practices to harmonize the liver and gallbladder, many which come from the Wuji Hundun Qigong form, emphasizing the importance of building relationships with energy, the body, and the environment. Francesco guided participants through various movements and meditations, discussing the principles of energy flow, heart resonance, and present lightness. After the class, Francesco gave a tour of the Studio, showing the classroom, control room, and future plans for media production to share positive messages with a broader audience. Participants congratulated Francesco on the new space and expressed appreciation for the class and his dedication.

New Studio Setup Discussion

Francesco greeted participants and discussed his new studio setup, expressing gratitude for the team’s help in making it possible. He explained some technical difficulties people had experienced accessing the previous sessions and mentioned recent security issues with the CommunityWake website. The group discussed the challenges of working with current internet technology, and Francesco noted the advantages of his new larger space with an 85-inch screen donated by a participant.

Remote Broadcasting Launch Celebration

Francesco celebrated the successful launch of remote broadcasting from Wooji Mountain Studio after six years of work, including installing a 2,000-foot fiber optics line to enable high-bandwidth internet connection between the shack and classroom. He expressed gratitude to all participants for their support in making this technical achievement possible, emphasizing that everyone contributed to the project’s success. The conversation ended with Francesco beginning a Qigong practice session focused on heart center activation and breathing techniques.

Qigong Breathwork and Energy Techniques

Francesco led a Qigong session focused on breathwork and energy activation, explaining how breathing exercises activate the heart and connect with the earth through proper movement and intention. He demonstrated specific techniques including silk reeling exercises and organ connection methods, emphasizing that Qigong is about building relationships rather than balancing energies. The session concluded with organ-specific movements for the liver and gallbladder, with Francesco stressing the importance of harmonizing rather than balancing organ energies and using present-positive language when working with the body’s systems.

Liver and Gallbladder Qigong

Francesco led the Qigong session focusing on liver and gallbladder meridians, demonstrating movements that connect with these organs and the eyes. He explained how the liver contributes to eye health and functions as an energetic feeder to the body, while emphasizing the importance of building relationships with the body through Qigong practice. The session concluded with a swimming dragon movement that incorporated Heart resonance to support the liver and gallbladder relationship, followed by a nervous system cleansing move focusing on the crown chakra.

Qigong Yin and Yang Concepts

Francesco explained the concepts of yin and yang orientations in Qigong practice, emphasizing the importance of conscious awareness and intentional movement. He described the ultimate goal of transmuting yin and yang aspects to achieve a unified state called Wuji, which represents a return to creation and the divine feminine. Francesco then demonstrated a specific Qigong move called Kun, which involves harmonizing the heart and kidneys while also benefiting the liver and gallbladder, and guided participants through the movement with detailed instructions on hand positioning and body alignment.

Qigong Wei Qi Field Practice

Francesco led a qigong practice session focusing on building and harmonizing the Wei Qi field through specific movements and breathing techniques. He emphasized the importance of working with the electromagnetic field rather than trying to manipulate life force energy, and demonstrated exercises involving the heart and small intestine meridians. The session concluded with instructions for a hand-rolling movement while considering the influence on liver and gallbladder energy.

Qigong “Generator” Demonstration

Francesco demonstrated a Wuji Hundun Qigong move named Xun affectionately called “the generator,” explaining how to perform circular arm movements while engaging the entire body, including knees and hips. He guided participants through the proper hand positioning, breathing techniques, and body dynamics, emphasizing the importance of full body engagement and the use of breath to activate the movement. Francesco also showed variations of the technique, including a slower motion version, and explained the benefits for the heart and vagus nerve.

Wei Qi Energy Field Discussion

Francesco led a discussion on the importance of rest positions and connecting with the body’s energy field, particularly focusing on the Wei Qi field. He explained how to ground oneself through specific movements and emphasized the significance of remembering and engaging with this energy field in daily life. Francesco also discussed the concept of connecting with ancestors and future generations through this field, encouraging participants to contribute positively to the collective.

Qigong Studio Tour and Practices

Francesco led a Qigong practice session focusing on self-massage techniques and pressure points, explaining how these practices can help release emotional attachments and stimulate energy flow in the body. He then gave a tour of the new Wuji Mountain Studio, describing its features including a control room, video editing capabilities, and plans to produce content for mainstream audiences through connections with major streaming platforms like Netflix and HBO. The studio was designed with embedded quartz crystals and contains spiritual elements like Buddha statues, with Francesco emphasizing his commitment to creating content with integrity from a non-profit perspective.