Qigong is incapable of developing human potential.
 In modern practice, qigong typically focuses more on health and meditation rather than martial applications, and plays an important role in training for t'ai chi ch'uan, in particular used to build strength, develop breath control, and increase vitality ("life energy")
 In some medical systems a qigong master uses non-contact treatment, purportedly guiding qi through his or her own body into the body of another person

