Learn the baduanjin (eight silken movements)
This is a powerful ancient set of eight practices. They embody the heart of qigong practice which is the equal cultivation of body, breath and mind. Regular practice will increase strength and and promote physical, emotional and mental health and wellbeing.
This is a comprehensive course on the baduanjin. It includes two introductory videos - a joint mobilisation routine and a three-part practice to deepen the breathing and help us enter the 'qigong state'. Each of the eight movements then has a dedicated video with introductory neigong (internal skill) practices appropriate to the move. Other videos include the whole form, standing practice, lower abdominal breathing and much more.
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Baduanjin 01 - Baduanjin introduction
This is a brief introduction to the ancient and yet still extremely popular baduanjin (eight pieces of brocade or eight silken movements) qigong form, explaining its historical origins and its key features.
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Baduanjin 02 - Preparation and Joint mobilisation
Preparation and Joint mobilisation
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Baduanjin 03 - Standing and three part preparatory neigong practice
Standing and three part preparatory neigong practice
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Baduanjin 04 - Baduanjin 1
Movement 1 - Two hands hold up the heavens
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Baduanjin 05 - Baduanjin 2
Turning the waist and drawing the bow
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Baduanjin 06 - Baduanjin 3
Separate Heaven and Earth
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Baduanjin 07 - Baduanjin 4
Preparatory swing, rising and dropping, wise owl and gazes backwards
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Baduanjin 08 - Baduanjin 5
Spinning wheels, sway the head and shake the tail
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Baduanjin 09 - Baduanjin 6
Two hands hold feet to strengthen the kidneys and waist
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Baduanjin 10 - Baduanjin 7
Tiger paws, clench the fists and glare fiercely
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Baduanjin 11 - Baduanjin 8
Bouncing on toes
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Baduanjin 12 - Whole form
The whole form with voiceover
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Baduanjin 13 - About practice
About practice
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Baduanjin 14 - Breathing practice
Breathing practice
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Baduanjin 15 - An exploration of qigong standing practice
An exploration of qigong standing practice
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Baduanjin 16 - Fascia
Working with the fascia and the acupuncture channels
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Baduanjin 17 - Lengthening through the hips and groins
Lengthening through the hip and groin
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Baduanjin 18 - Turning the waist
Turning the waist
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Baduanjin 19 - Relaxing the chest
Relaxing the chest
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Baduanjin 20 - Releasing the shoulders
Releasing the shoulders
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Baduanjin 21 - Proprioception
Proprioception
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Baduanjin 22 - Softening the tongue
Softening the tongue
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Baduanjin 23 - The hands
The hands
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Baduanjin 24 - Clothing
Clothing
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Baduanjin 25 - Playing with yinyang
Playing with yin and yang
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Baduanjin 26 - Wuji
Wuji
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Baduanjin 27 - What is qigong?
What is qigong?
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Baduanjin 28 - History of qigong - part 1
History of qigong - part 1
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Baduanjin 29 - History of qigong - part 2
History of qigong - part 2
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Baduanjin 30 - Gratitude to my teacher(s)
Gratitude to my teachers
