The Eight Pieces of Brocade - Ba Duan Jin Qigong
The Eight Pieces of Brocade - Ba Duan Jin Qigong

Author: David Deich

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2014-07-10

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 9781499700022

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This is a fresh take on one of the most popular Chinese Qigong routines-The Eight Pieces of Brocade. The Eight Pieces of Brocade or Ba Duan Jin in Chinese, has been popular for centuries. Its popularity spawning many variants, with typical explanations of the routine concentrating on its physical aspects. Those physical aspects are important, but they are only part of the story. The real message of the routine lies in its engagement of the body's bio-energy system. The body's bio-energy or qi and its cultivation via the acupuncture points and meridians are literally "where it's at" for internal qigong practitioners. The body's energetic transport system plays a vital role in all true Chinese internal arts, yet this topic is rarely addressed in contemporary literature. The hands and the body posture form specific energetic connections at important acupuncture points. Awareness of this single aspect can dramatically impact the results achieved by qigong practice. This text opens the door to a better understanding of the art of qigong. (Second Edition)

The Eight Brocades
The Eight Brocades

Author: Robert Poyton

Publisher:

Published: 2019-06-10

Total Pages: 102

ISBN-13: 9781646064274

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An easy to follow guide to The Eight Brocades, one of the most popular sets of qigong exercises. Details the movements, breathing and internal work that make qigong such a gentle yet powerful health exercise

Baduanjin Qi Gong
Baduanjin Qi Gong

Author: Franklin Fick

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2018-05-22

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 9781456335267

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The Seated Eight Section Brocade is an ancient set of exercises designed to stimulate and to cleanse the energy channels of the body, remove obstructions from these channels, strengthen the internal organs, and bring the channels and organs into harmony. This set is very simple to learn and practice yet provides tremendous benefits. To experience the effectiveness of this set of exercises it is important to practice daily. This set only takes about 15 minutes to go through and is best practiced in the morning after waking and/or at night before going to bed. This set is great as a stand alone Qi Gong practice or it is a great practice to do before seated meditation. This book presents the Seated Eight Section Brocade Qi Gong with clear illustrations and easy to understand directions. If this set of exercises is practiced consistently for a period of time the sensations felt while practicing will change. This happens because over time with consistent practice the effects go deeper into the body. Remember that these changes do not happen overnight. It takes a great deal of time and practice to cultivate, so one should not become discouraged.

Eight Simple Qigong Exercises for Health
Eight Simple Qigong Exercises for Health

Author: Jwing-Ming Yang

Publisher:

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781886969520

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Invigorate your body, improve blood and Qi (vital energy) circulation, and strengthen your internal organs with these simple Qigong exercises.

Qi-Gong Life-Nurturing
Qi-Gong Life-Nurturing

Author: Yajun Zhuang

Publisher:

Published: 2020-04

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13:

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Wu Qin Xi, one of the books in the 'Qi-Gong Life Nurturing Series', is written by Professor Zhuang Yajun, a senior Taichi, Qigong practitioner, and scholar. It offers a deep introduction into Chinese Qigong Life Nurturing, and also provides unique guidance for Qigong beginners and enthusiasts. In this book, the author highlights introductions to the ancient Chinese 'traditional Hua Tuo - Wu Qin Xi, ' and new 'Health Qigong - Wu Qin Xi, ' both of which have great effects on physical fitness, rehabilitation, and health protection. According to the practical principle of traditional Qigong Life Nurturing, it not only embodies the external form and internal spirit of the five beasts, which includes tiger, deer, bear, monkey, and bird but also expresses intention and Qi following each other (when the intent arrives, Qi arrives). When practicing this set, the more focused your mind is on what you are doing, the more Qi you can develop and control. The inner and the outer mutually respond to each other and forms the unification of movement and stillness.Action designs are not imitating animals rigidly, and there is no simulate exercise from beasts to bring psychological pressure. The movement is simple to learn, easy to remember, a moderate amount of exercise, and is suitable for different levels of people's exercise need

The Art of Life
The Art of Life

Author: Simon Blow

Publisher: Genuine Wisdom Centre the

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 155

ISBN-13: 9780975048092

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The Chinese healing arts have a long, proud history of over 5,000 years & combines meditation, relaxation, physical movement, mind-body integration and breathing exercises to restore harmony to mind, body and spirit. Australian Qigong Master Simon Blow has created a unique series of three Book/DVDs incorporating his own healing journey from a near-fatal accident at the age of 19 to becoming an inspiring, internationally respected teacher. In The Art of Life, Absorbing the Essence and Restoring Natural Harmony, Simon shares the techniques and philosophies taught to him by Qigong Masters in the sacred mountains of China and at a Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital in Beijing. The books contain the 'why to' and how to' of this powerful technique & the DVDs present the exercises and meditations in a clear, easy to follow format, and in peaceful surroundings. The books also contain inspiring stories of those who have transformed their lives by practising this ancient healing art.

Ba Duan Jin - Eight Pieces of Brocade
Ba Duan Jin - Eight Pieces of Brocade

Author: Bernd Höhle

Publisher:

Published: 2021-02-03

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13:

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It is one of the oldest exercises practiced in Qigong. Translated as the eight pieces of brocade, it consists of eight exercises. These exercises can be practiced separately if necessary, but the complete practice of the whole set of exercises has the greatest effect on the body. This exercise is also known as "Tendon Stretching". The purpose of the exercise is to stretch the tendons, but generally known as the "Eight Sections of Brocade". Its other name is "One thousand eight hundred accumulations", where it means that it must be practiced one thousand eight hundred times. In this book we have proposed two types of explanations: the first is the relationship between the forms of the exercises and their effects, and the second is the relationship between the exercises and the eight additional meridians. The book contains text and illustrations, the steps and methods of breathing are clear at a glance, as well as the essence of the different movements, aspects to be observed during practice and are detailed special suggestions for wrong movements. It allows the reader to immediately master the techniques of the exercises, to clearly understand the ability to move and their effect. And don't forget, as long as you keep practicing, your body will tell you what you have gained.

Women in Daoism
Women in Daoism

Author: Catherine Despeux

Publisher: Three Pine Press

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13:

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Women in Daoism' outlines the status and roles of women in the Daoist tradition from its inception to the present day. It describes the historical development and role of Daoist women in Chinese society, focusing on the different ideals women stood for as much as on the religious practices they cultivated.--Cover.

Wu Qin Xi
Wu Qin Xi

Author: Chinese Health Qigong Association

Publisher: Singing Dragon

Published: 2018-02-15

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 9781848194182

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Wu Qin Xi: Five-Animal Qigong Exercises is an accessible guide to a particular qigong exercise that imitates the movements of animals and birds. Each routine is described step-by-step, and is illustrated with photographs and key points. The authors also point out common mistakes and offer advice on how to correct these.