Tina faulkner elders began training as a young child in gong fu and chin na with her father, gordon faulkner. The taiji qigong 18 exercises also known as shibashi is a series of simple, yet highly effective qigong exercises which are accessible to all age and physical abilities taiji qigong helps to stimulate positive, healing energies through the meridians allowing the practitioner to feel refreshed an invigourated. Tao is considered to mean guiding the breath tao qi, and yin means to induce the breath yin qi. When practiced 20 minutes daily, this simple oneminute form balances the metabolism, glandular secretions and circulation of blood, lymph and body fluids, while promoting lifelong health and inner peace.
Qigong pronounced chee kung is a practice of aligning breath, movement, and awareness for exercise, healing, and meditation. First off i took up qigong when i went to new york, because i had a bad wrist injury from doing. Here is a brief summary of the instructions for performing the movements, 18, of the magic pearl qigong routine 2 pages. Swimming dragon qigong, form 2, tai chi, taiiyi swimming dragon quan. A special combining this video series with a fine translation of the yellow emperors classic of medicine, by dr. As many eastern medicinal practices continue to gain popularity in the west including acupuncture, meditation, ayurveda and yoga qigong and tai chi are also going mainstream eastern practitioners have known about the. Damaged wrist swimming dragon qigong energy gates qigong. Last updated on thu, 24 oct 2019 swimming dragon qigong. To begin, stand with your feet and knees together and your palms together prayer fashion, a. Dragon and tiger medical qigong is a 1,500yearold selfhealing movement system based on acupuncture.
The swimming dragon qi gong is named for the serpentine movement of the body while practicing which resembles a chinese dragon swimming. But, practicing this simple movement has lots of benefits. This pdf includes the written description of continue reading. Qigong fever is fascinating reading and should be read by anybody seriously interested in understanding what actually happened in recent years to qigong in china itself. It is different from other forms as it focuses more on the taiji principle. Over the centuries it has proven to be an extremely effective health maintenance program that has. The swimming dragon qi gong chi kung exercise this gyrating exercise involves almost all the joints of the body, much as swim through a cold lake would involve a dragons entire body. Welcome to swimming dragon school of chinese healing and martial arts. Qigong breath practices to help you slow down and speak your truth with positive intention and an open heart. Yoqi resource swimming dragon qigong tutorial youtube. Swimming dragon qigong this is a nice short little qigong exercise. Fill the log out by placing a check mark in the column next to the days that you practice your qigong on. Subscribe to the lotus health institute newsletter for updates and robin murphy seminar information. Taiyi swimming dragon qigong, form 1, tai chi, taichi qigong, taijyi swimming dragon quan.
It is sometimes called meridianline qigong because it helps free you of energetic chi or qi blockages by balancing the chi flow that runs through the acupuncture meridians or energy channels of your body. The breakdowns in the first disc are an easy way to start approaching the dragon daoyin movements within each set individually and then link them together later as you get better. This book will give you a general understanding of the theory and principles, which is necessary if you wish to further your study. The swimming dragon movement to clear your abdomen of qi stagnations due to overindulging again, just in time for the. The content of your practice sessions will change each week as you focus on learning and exploring different aspects of the qigong exercises. With regular practice it strengthens the kidneys, promotes organ health, nourishes the skin and regulates weight. Microsoft word 12 swimming dragon taichi workshop registration form. Last updated on sat, 10 aug 2019 swimming dragon qigong. Swimming dragon qigong exercises sydney vision tai chi. In addition, tai chi qigong is holistic in its perspective on health, looking at both root causes and healing of disease. Radiant lotus qigong practice for women with daisy lee. These exercises are considered internal because they act not only on muscles, tendons and sinews, but also on the qi flow of. It originated in the wudang mountain region of china and was passed down as a self defense and health method within a chinese royal family. The swimming dragon is a qigong stretch and flow exercise that opens the spine and allows life force energy called qi or prana to flow freely through the spinal column.
Most important, it offers an explicit presentation of essential qi gong methods and styles of practice, including basic postures and respiratory exercises. It is a way to bring the body back into balance and a way to strengthen the body. Acupuncture is a way of providing relief from a variety of ailments and for improving health. By alice reevesturner, swimming world college intern. A characteristic of swimming dragon qigong forms is that the body is continually moving or flowing. Lowerbody and upperbody soundhealing practices to clear blocked qi in your bones, tissues, and blood. Ideally you will practice your qigong for around 30 minutes at least five times a week. Come explore the taoist concept of effortless flow through qigong exercises, and then bring the same ease of motion into vinyasa yoga sequences. As well as nourishing the qi and opening the channels it is especially good for the spine, the endocrine and lymphatic systems. We also offer a unique, traditional, qigong therapy training program with certification, as well as classes for qigong self healing and practice, yearly and seasonal qigong seminars, and. Origins of qi gong swimming dragon qigong energy gates.
Use it to restore your health and revitalize your energy. I do not own the song in this video, ed by the rightful owners. Maoshing ni and can be found on the specials page at an additional. Swimming dragon qigong nando raynoldsnando raynolds. Swimming dragon is an elegantly designed taoist qigong method from hua mountain. Increase physical balance, spinal flexibility and endrocrine balance. The second book in this series will be on muscletendon changing and marrowbrain washing qigong.
Swimming dragon is a simple and great feeling qigong. Dragon and tiger qigong is a fifteenhundredyearold selfhealing exercise that strengthens the immune system, mitigates the effects of chronic illness and reduces stress. Tai chi and qigong classes offered through the fitness center at burke. Perhaps more ancient then acupuncture, is a qigong system of exercise called yang sheng yang sheng to feed the body. Swimming dragon qigong, an ancient taoist form that imitates the serpentlike movements of a dragon swimming in the sea. Upcoming classes in 2018 chinese healing arts center. This exercise doesnt require any space to practice because the movement is done standing with the feet together. The swimming dragon is a qigong stretch and flow exercise that opens the spine and allows life force energy called qi or prana to flow freely. The eight brocades, swimming dragon, and other qigong practices to open the meridians. This product is manufactured on demand using dvdr recordable media. Qigong vision therapy incorporates both eye exercises and other natural eye care habits. It is used for removing tension from the bodies various energy gates trigger points.
Homeopath, lecturer and author of homeopathic medical repertory and natures materia medica formerly lotus materia medica. Personally, i like that swimming dragon can be performed in a very small space, and that it completely moves the spine. The body and hands move back and forth like a dragon swimming. Swimming dragon taiyi you long gong is a chinese martial art and longevity training method which contains characteristics of qi gong energy breath work, daoist yoga and taiji quan. Swinging arms exercises bai bi yun dong, swai shou symbolism of the dragon tai chi chuan. Some of the lower postures could be difficult for beginners and without some basic kung fuqigongneigong body mechanics it may be stressful on the knees.
Swimming dragon thumb gazing owl turns head spiraling balance program parting the wild horses mane brush knee squeezing out the sponge circling. One woman lost 40 pounds in weight in three months by practising this exercise alone. If practiced diligently and regularly, it has the power to improve our health, enhance our physical appearance, and improve our. Tina faulkner elders wudang 5 animals qigong taiji. Hello sifu, i have seen your articles in the martial arts magazines and would like to get your opinion on qigong training. Damo mitchells dragon daoyin dvds group studies the. Detailed instruction on how to perform the unique chinese exercise of the swimming dragon. The qigong movement was born during the mao era, reached its zenith in the postmao reform years of deng xiaoping, and imploded under jiang zemin. Swimming dragon gong is one of the advanced forms in the kunlun dayan qigong system. Why dragon and tiger medical qigong is so effective. Regular practice will reduce back pain while improving your flexibility, breathing, and overall health and emotional wellbeing. It is exercise for the entire body, the breath, and the mind.
Qigong is considered a collective term for a longestablished, extensive set of exercises first created in china more than 2,000 years ago. He has personally taught hundreds of students from. For the beginner, it provides a starting point, and with a mirror and lots of patience much can be figured out. Wisdom zhineng qigong taiji qigong shibashi18 form lian gong chinese t herapeutic exercise swimming dragon qigong. Vinyasa yoga and qigong flowing into wholeness kripalu. If there is one thing all swimmers and exswimmers can agree on it is the addictive nature of swimming. Located in saint augustine, florida, under the direction of fernando bernall, dom, the swimming dragon school of kung fu is a venue through which the internal chinese martial arts can be presented in manner congruent to the principles through which these systems evolved. Magic pearl qigong a tai chi medicine ball exercise routine and meditation technique part i.