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Embryonic Breathing Qigong vs PulseQi

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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Embryonic Breathing Qigong

Learn a foundational qigong meditation technique for spiritual enlightenment and enhanced well-being. This video guide teaches Embryonic Breathing, a practice focused on conserving and storing Qi for improved health, vitality, and awareness.

Highlights
  • Learn Embryonic Breathing technique
  • Conserve and store Qi
  • Develop health and vitality
  • Achieve spiritual enlightenment
  • Understand Qigong theory
  • English/Spanish subtitles
Features
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Tap into your inner power with this streaming video by Master Yang! Learn Embryonic Breathing, the fundamental training for opening the third eye and striving toward enlightenment. Dr. Yang teaches in English, with English/Spanish subtitles. In this lesson, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming delves deeper into his qigong theory, from the bestselling “Understanding Qigong DVD3”. You’ll learn the rarely taught fine points of how to training the powerful Embryonic Breathing technique, which until recently was only taught within the monastery. • Learn to conserve and store your Qi to abundant levels • Develop excellent health and vitality and enjoy deep relaxation • Establish the root of spiritual enlightenment Also known as ‘back to childhood breathing’, this qigong meditation technique is the foundation of internal cultivation and advanced practice, and practitioners can sometimes seem to ‘age in reverse’. Embryonic breathing develops excellent health and wellbeing and increases your sensitivity and awareness. Dr. Yang's systematic approach to teaching offers deep insight into the ancient art of Qigong with modern scientific data to support his theory from both an Eastern and Western perspective. Contents: Human Qi Network Upper Level and Lower Lever Qi Yin/Yang Body Chart (Diaphragm) Twelve Qi Channels and Eight Vessels (Jing, Luo, Mai, Dan Tian) Two Polarities of the human body Mind ---> Qi ---> Action Pumps and Pistons What is Taiji? Conscious Mind and Sub-conscious mind Rational Mind and Emotional Mind Grand Heaven and Earth and Small Heaven and Earth How An Embryo is Formed? Difference of Embryo and Fetus Four Weeks Embryo What is Embryonic Breathing? Yin and Yang Cores Dao De Jing Chapter 16 Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D.) Meditation Chart Purposes of Practicing Embryonic Breathing Spiritual To Find the Spiritual Center (Spiritual Residence) To Synchronize (Re-unite) Human Spirit with the Natural Spirit Jump Out of Human Matrix Spiritual Enlightenment Qi To Conserve the Qi To Store the Qi To Manipulate the Qi Physical Health and Longevity Practices Normal Abdominal Breathing Review (Zheng Fu Hu Xi) Reversed Abdominal Breathing Review (Ni Fu Hu Xi) Spiritual Breathing (Shen Xi) Cavity Breathing (Xue Wei Xi) Synchronized Cavities Breathing (Tong Bu Xi) Embryonic Breathing (Tai Xi) Yang Embryonic Breathing (Yang Tai Xi) Girdle Vessel Breathing (Dai Mai Xi) Skin Breathing (Fu Xi) Body Breathing (Ti Xi) Yin Embryonic Breathing (Yin Tai Xi) Wuji Breathing (Wuji Xi) Marrow Breathing (Sui Xi) Thrusting Vessel Breathing (Chong Mai Xi) Applications Maintain and to Recondition the Physical Body Enhance Immune System Slow Down Aging Process (To Enhance Body’s Metabolism) Comprehend the Meaning of Life Reopen the Third Eye (Spiritual Enlightenment) Return to Nature (Unification of Human Natural Spirit) Tian Ren He Yi (Enlightenment) Access all the video content by using the "Unlock everything" in-app purchase. Drawing on over 40 years of training in Qigong and his Western scientific background in Physics and Mechanical Engineering, Dr. Yang presents a clear and fascinating explanation of his Qigong theory, and offers a simple Qigong exercise for students to begin experiencing their Qi. This program is a must for Qigong practitioners, acupuncturists, energy healers, and anyone interested in understanding exactly how and why Qigong works. Qi-Gong means "energy-work". Qigong (chi kung) is the ancient art of building the body's Qi (energy) to a higher level and circulating it throughout the body for rejuvenation and health. Qigong increases the quantity of energy in the body, and improves the quality of your circulation through energy pathways, known as meridians. Thank you for downloading our app! Sincerely, The team at YMAA Publication Center, Inc. (Yang’s Martial Arts Association) CONTACT: apps@ymaa.com VISIT: www.YMAA.com WATCH: www.YouTube.com/ymaa

About

PulseQi

Experience a unique approach to mindfulness by integrating gentle movements from tai chi and qi gong into your daily routine. Learn proper breathing and body alignment through short, energizing sessions designed to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and enhance mind-body awareness.

Highlights
  • Active moving meditation
  • Tai chi and qi gong movements
  • Correct breathing techniques
  • Body alignment guidance
  • Short 5-minute sessions
  • Stress and anxiety reduction
  • Improved mind-body awareness
Features
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Feeling off right now? Anxious. Overthinking. Tense. Foggy. Drained. Restless. Tell PulseQi how you're feeling and get an instant guided movement session designed to help you reset. Need more precision? Add what's contributing to it: • Low energy • Tight body • Racing thoughts • Emotional heaviness PulseQi adapts to your state in real time, so you don't have to figure out what meditation to do next. Unlike traditional meditation apps, PulseQi helps you calm your mind through movement. Using guided Tai Chi and Qigong, PulseQi transforms mindfulness into short, effective 2–5 minute sessions that fit naturally into your day. No sitting still. No long routines. Just a simple way to feel better, whenever you need it. WHY PEOPLE USE PULSEQI • Calm anxiety through mindful movement • Break overthinking loops • Release physical tension in minutes • Restore energy without caffeine or endless scrolling • Improve focus and mental clarity • Unwind and prepare for better sleep BUILT FOR REAL LIFE • 2–5 minute guided sessions • Morning energy boosts • Midday focus resets • Evening relaxation and sleep preparation • Personalized recommendations throughout the day TAI CHI + QIGONG, SIMPLIFIED Guided by Master Li, a Chinese Grandmaster, PulseQi brings centuries-old Tai Chi and Qigong practices into a modern, accessible format. Every session combines gentle movement, breath, and awareness to help you feel calmer, clearer, and more balanced—whether you're at home, at work, or on the go. Stop forcing calm. Move into it. Download PulseQi and discover a new way to meditate. Privacy Policy: https://meditationmoves.me/PQprivacy.html Terms of Use: https://meditationmoves.me/PQterms.html

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Embryonic Breathing Qigong4 screens
PulseQi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PulseQi at 4.4 against Embryonic Breathing Qigong's 3.7. PulseQi also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 28 months). Embryonic Breathing Qigong's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Embryonic Breathing Qigong sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PulseQi sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PulseQi holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PulseQi has 89 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Embryonic Breathing Qigong's written reviews are positive against 82% of PulseQi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Embryonic Breathing Qigong ships an update every 28 months, PulseQi every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Embryonic Breathing Qigong versus PulseQi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmbryonic Breathing QigongPulseQi
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.4 (89 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews81.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings389 — better
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYMAA Publication Center, Inc.Bionic88 LLC

Customer experience

Embryonic Breathing Qigong

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

PulseQi

All ratings89 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral1.1%
Negative13.5%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive81.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.4%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Embryonic Breathing Qigong

One-time1
  • Unlock everything$9.99
13 purchases

PulseQi

Subscriptions9
  • Monthly subscription7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Monthly Access$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$12.991 Month
Show 6 more
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
  • 50% Off Annual Subscription$35.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription - $59.9$59.991 Year
  • PulseQi Premium Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription$71.991 Year
One-time4
  • Unlock Tai Chi Flows$5.99
  • Forever Subscription$49.99
  • 70% Off Forever subscription$59.99
Show 1 more
  • Forever Subscription$79.99

Questions

Is Embryonic Breathing Qigong free?
Embryonic Breathing Qigong is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PulseQi free?
PulseQi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Embryonic Breathing Qigong or PulseQi?
PulseQi is rated higher. Embryonic Breathing Qigong averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while PulseQi averages 4.4 from 89 ratings.
Do Embryonic Breathing Qigong or PulseQi have ads?
Embryonic Breathing Qigong shows ads; PulseQi does not.
Which is updated more often, Embryonic Breathing Qigong or PulseQi?
Embryonic Breathing Qigong ships an update every 28 months, and PulseQi every 3 weeks. Most recently, Embryonic Breathing Qigong was updated on June 11, 2026 and PulseQi on August 30, 2026.

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