Eight Section Brocade Chi KungThe Ba Duan Jin Qigong

or the Eight Section Brocade Chi Kung is anAncient Chinese fitness routine involving using eight specific exercise movements, stretching the muscles, squatting, martial arts aspects,deep breathing, concentration, and using one’s imagination.It increase vitality, fortify the immune system, calm the spirit, improve flexibility, increase strength,

enhance balance, open the energy (Qi or Chi) gates and pathways of the body, improve mood, andincrease the chances for vibrant longevity.

 

The Qi kong exercises:

0. Wuji –The Quiet Standing Mind-Body Meditation Posture

1. Pressing Up to the Heavens with Two Hands

2. Drawing the Bow and Letting the Arrow Fly

3. Separating Heaven and Earth

4. Wise Owl Gazes Backward

5. Big Bear Turns from Side to Side

6. Punching with an Angry Gaze

7. Touching the Toes then Bending Backwards

8. Shaking the Body

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