Body Qi or Jing may be viewed as the sperm and egg, DNA, neurotransmitters, and hormones that activate the human body. These are the most basic and subtle aspects of the human body and are locally present and substantial or physical. Jing was created at the time of our conception and is nourished by the food and water and the air that we breathe. Physical activity, for example Kung Fu, is a method for strengthening Jing.
Mind Qi or Qi is non-substantial and somewhat local. It operates through our memory, emotions, thoughts, intuition and creativity. Spirit Qi or Shen is non-substantial and non-local. It is transcendental and hold that pattern of our eternal beings. You might view it as the eternal or immortal template that is manifest currently in your physical body.
Mind and Spirit reside in the Middle Elixir Field, the Dan Tian. In Chinese there is only one word for both "mind" and "spirit", shin. Thus, as a QiGong practitioner I don't view your mind and heart (spirit in the West) as separate attributes. You have a Mind/Heart.
The table below summarizes some of the aspects and attributes of Jing, Qi and Shen:
| Attribute | Jing | Qi | Shen |
| Treasure | Earth | Life | Heave |
| Domain | Body | Hear/Mind | Spirit |
| Location | Earth | Heart/Mind | Heaven |
| Elixir | Jing Dan | Xin Dan | Shen Dan |
| Elixir Field | Sea of Qi Lower Dan Tian | Heart/Mind Middle Dan Tian | Yin Tang Upper Dan Tian |
| State | Yin | Harmony | Yang |
| Intention | Heal Body | Clear Mind | Radiate Spirit |
| Lifestyle Focus | Nutrition/Exercise | Emotional Resolution | Spiritual Practice Meditation |
| Practice Method | Kung Fu | QiGong | Stillness/Meditation |
Recall that Dr. Mehmet Oz on Oprah, advised, “If you want to be healthy and live to one hundred, do Qigong.”
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