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Month: July 2021
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The Mystery of Eight Brocades Qi Gong – All Movements
Qi Gong in the West It is rare to see people in the west practicing authentic Qi Gong like in the old days in China. Originally the Eight Brocades Qi Gong form was developed by the military. Qi Gong translates to “Breathing,” “Power,” “Exercise.” Something most people don’t want to admit is that the “magical…
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Ba Duan Jin (Eight Brocades) – Shaking the Body – Eigth Movement
The last movement normalizes the Qi and blood circulation. Again, this is a short but intense movement.
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Ba Duan Jin (Eight Brocades) – Clench the Fists and Glare Fiercely – Seventh Movement
The movement consists of two parts. The first part is stretching and preparing the breathing rhythm. The second part is the control and execution of Fajin the explosive power.
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Ba Duan Jin (Eight Brocades) – Two Hands Hold the Feet to Strengthen the Waist – Sixth Movement
The sixth movement is mobilizing the spine and helps to achieve a straight posture. Due to the close rolling of the spine, each disc is stretched individually and decompresses the whole back.
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Ba Duan Jin (Eight Brocades) – Sway the Head and Shake the Tail – Fifth Movement
This is said to regulate the function of the heart and lungs. Its primary aim is to remove excess heat (or fire) (Xin Huo) from the heart. Xin Huo is also associated with heart fire in traditional Chinese medicine. In performing this piece, the practitioner squats in a low horse stance, place the hands-on thighs with the…
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Ba Duan Jin (Eight Brocades) – Wise Owl Gazes Backwards or Look Back – Fourth Movement
This movement is lowering stress within the body and reduces inflammation. Master Ziji is explaining many details about the execution and mindset of this movement.
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Ba Duan Jin (Eight Brocades) – Separate Heaven and Earth – Third Movement
In the following movement, the opening of the shoulder joint is the main focus. Master Ziji is explaining technical details about the movement.
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Ba Duan Jin (Eight Brocades) – Drawing the Bow to Shoot the Eagle – Second Movement
The movement consists of drawing a bow on either side while maintaining a line of intent between the drawing hand and the rooting feet. The movement stimulates the kidneys and spleen and helps the hip flexibility.
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Ba Duan Jin (Eight Brocades) – Two Hands Hold up the Heavens – First Movement
This move is stretching and opening the spine and stimulating the circulation through the Sanjiao meridian. Master Ziji gives an in-depth and technical explanation about the movement.
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Xuan Gong Quan San Lu (III) – Momentum – Part 2
Many of the movements were previously in the first and second parts. However, the third part uses the momentum of all the movements chained together. Master Ziji shows the movements from many different angles.
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Xuan Gong Quan San Lu (III) – Push Kick & Fajin – Part 1
San Lu is the third form of the Xuan Gong series. The opening is the same as Yi Lu and continues with three side kicks to the rip. Master Ziji is showing and explaining every move in detail.
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Advanced Sword Art – Xuan Men Jian – Part 7
Master Ziji goes through the Du Li Bu positions in detail and explains the movements from different angles and the practical application.