Qigong Stretching and Strength Practices
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Simple 10-minute routines which beginners and those with more Qigong experience can follow along with
Adapt Arm Movements
This video shows you how to adapt Supporting Heaven, one of the Qigong exercises in the 8 Pieces of Brocade (Ba Duan Jin) routine, according to your range of movement.
Exercise 1 - Eight Pieces of Brocade | Supporting Heaven
This is the first exercise of the Eight Pieces of Brocade or Ba Duan Jin. This is an ancient Qigong sequence for building strength and flexibility, improving balance and calming the mind.
Exercise 2 - Eight Pieces of Brocade | Shooting Vulture
This is the second exercise of the Eight Pieces of Brocade or Ba Duan Jin. This is an ancient Qigong sequence for building strength and flexibility, improving balance and calming the mind.
Exercise 3 - Eight Pieces of Brocade | Raising Up A Single Hand
This is the third exercise of the Eight Pieces of Brocade or Ba Duan Jin. This is an ancient Qigong sequence for building strength and flexibility, improving balance and calming the mind.
Exercise 4 - Eight Pieces of Brocade | Looking Back Over The Shoulder
This is the fourth exercise of the Eight Pieces of Brocade or Ba Duan Jin. This is an ancient Qigong sequence for building strength and flexibility, improving balance and calming the mind.
Exercise 5 - Eight Pieces of Brocade | Shaking Head and Wagging Tail
This is the fifth exercise of the Eight Pieces of Brocade or Ba Duan Jin. This is an ancient Qigong sequence for building strength and flexibility, improving balance and calming the mind.
Exercise 6 - Eight Pieces of Brocade | Grasping Feet With Two Hands
This is the sixth exercise of the Eight Pieces of Brocade or Ba Duan Jin. This is an ancient Qigong sequence for building strength and flexibility, improving balance and calming the mind.
Exercise 7 - Eight Pieces of Brocade | Open Eyes Wide With Clenched Fists
This is the seventh exercise of the Eight Pieces of Brocade or Ba Duan Jin. This is an ancient Qigong sequence for building strength and flexibility, improving balance and calming the mind.
Exercise 8 - Eight Pieces of Brocade - Standing on Tiptoes to Rid 100 Diseases
This is the eighth exercise of the Eight Pieces of Brocade or Ba Duan Jin. This is an ancient Qigong sequence for building strength and flexibility, improving balance and calming the mind.
Relieve Shoulder Tension
This video shows you a 7-minute Qigong exercise to relieve shoulder tension. It was part of a live Qigong class I taught on Zoom.
Pressing Palms To Feel The Qi Flow In Your Arms
In this short video extract from my Space To Relax 50-week programme you can learn a quick Qigong method to feel your own Qi! It’s great for helping to warm up cold hands or for achy arms and hands after sitting all day at a computer.
Adaptation of Supporting Heaven Arm Movements
This video shows you how to adapt Supporting Heaven, one of the Qigong exercises in the 8 Pieces of Brocade (Ba Duan Jin) routine, according to your range of movement, taught by myself, Dr. Janice Tucker, the founder of the Space To Relax Programme of Qigong video lessons.
Qi Ball and Twist For Spinal Mobility
This video shows you a 5-minute Qigong movement to help promote the free flow of Qi and blood along the length of your spine which may help ease any tension or discomfort in the back.
Supporting Heaven Side Tilt [Eight Pieces of Brocade]
This video shows you a 5-minute seated Qigong exercise to promote free flow of Qi and ease tension along the Liver and Gallbladder channels. It is part of the Eight Pieces of Brocade or Ba Duan Jin, a well-known Qigong practice.
Chest And Upper Back Opening Qigong Exercise
This video shows you a 7-minute Qigong exercise to open the chest and upper back area in order to relieve tension and discomfort.
10 Minute Qigong | Release Stuck Liver Qi | Qigong For Beginners
This video shows you a 10-minute Qigong practice to release stuck or stagnant Liver Qi which can manifest as cramps, headaches, physical pain, indigestion, frustration or irritability. This quick Qigong exercise can be performed from a sitting or standing posture and helps to create the conditions for free flow of Qi in the Liver system.
8 Minute Qigong | Release Stuck Qi And Ease Digestive Discomfort | Qigong for Beginners
This video shows you a 5-minute Qigong practice to release stuck Qi in the digestive system and the Spleen (the system in Traditional Chinese Medicine which governs digestion). When our Qi (energy) stagnates in this area we can experience symptoms such as constipation, indigestion, bloatedness, lack of motivation, menstrual problems and a general feeling of being “stuck in the mud”.
5 Minute Qigong | Release Stuck Qi Lungs, Chest & Sinuses | Chi Gong for Beginners
This video shows you a 5-minute Qigong practice to release stuck Qi in the lungs, chest and sinuses. When our Qi (energy) stagnates in this area we can experience symptoms such as chest congestion and tightness, difficulties catching our breath, getting out of breath easily, anxiety, and sinus pressure or pain.
5 Minute Qigong | Opening the Gate of Life
This video shows you a 5 minute Qigong practice called Opening The Gate Of Life. You can use this simple method to relieve stress and improve circulation in the kidney and lower back area.
8 Minute Qigong Demonstation | Yi Tai Stretches | Qigong For Seniors
Follow along with this 8 minute Qigong demonstration of the Yi Tai Stretches. This exercise is best performed in the morning to help mobilise the joints and encourage free flow of Qi after sleeping. This is useful Qigong for seniors as it can help to relieve stiffness in the joints and promote flexibility.
Qigong For Small Intestine
This video shows you how to nourish the physical and mental functions of the small intestine system in Chinese Medicine and is a replay of a live Qigong session.
Adaptation of Qigong Stance For Limited Mobility
This video shows you how to adapt the classical Qigong stance if your mobility is limited.
10 Minute Qigong For Before Travelling
Learn some Qi and blood circulating Qigong for before travelling to help you minimise any stiffness and pain as a result of sitting for long periods on a journey by plane, car, train or ferry.
10 Minute Qigong For During Travel To Ease Stiffness & Discomfort
Learn some Qi and blood circulating Qigong for during travelling to help you minimise any stiffness and pain as a result of sitting for long periods on a journey by plane, car, train or ferry
10 Minute Qigong-Easy Side Stretch and Hip Stabilisation
A 10 minute Qigong easy side stretch and hip stabilisation method, follow along with this routine to bring balance into your hip joints and open up the side of your body.
5 Minute Seated Qigong For Upper Back, Hips and Pelvis
A 5 minute seated Qigong for upper back, hips and pelvis to encourage the flow of Qi (energy) around the hips and back, helping to increase flexibility in these areas. This is also a lovely chest opening exercise to be performed with a smile!
5 Minute Seated Qigong-Easy Stretch and Spinal Twist
A 5 minute seated Qigong easy stretch and spinal twist to encourage the flow of Qi (energy) around the hips and back, helping to increase flexibility in these areas.
Qigong Swimming Dragon Variation
Learn a beautiful variation of the famous “Swimming Dragon” movement using this simple Qigong beginner method.
10 Min Qigong for Spine Part 1
This video shows you a meditation to help promote Qi flow through the spine.
15 Minute Qigong Exercise For The Spine Part 2
This video shows you a simple movement to help promote Qi flow through the spine.
4 Minute Swimming Dragon Qigong Exercise
Can you follow along with this Qigong exercise called “Swimming Dragon”? This exercise can be helpful for spinal, hip and knee issues, as well as for general kidney and digestive health.
Qigong Shaking Head & Wagging Tail
Learn one of the 8 Pieces of Brocade (Ba Duan Jin) movements called “Shaking Head & Wagging Tail” which helps descend Fire (Heat) from the Heart system, down through the coccyx and perineum.
Swimming Dragon Qigong For Weight Loss
Learn a variation of the Swimming Dragon Qigong exercise to help optimise healthy digestion, alleviate bloating and aid weight loss, taught by myself, Dr. Janice Tucker, the founder of the Space To Relax Programme of Qigong video lessons.
Qigong for Lungs and Immunity
This video shows you a Qigong routine to encourage the free flow of Qi through the Lung channel and lung itself to help optimise your breathing, clear phlegm and energise your body, taught by myself, Dr. Janice Tucker, the founder of the Space To Relax Programme of Qigong video lessons.
10 Minute Qigong | Seated Adductor Stretch For Groin
This video shows you a 10 Minute Qigong routine to encourage a gentle stretch through the groin, hips and inner thighs, taught by myself.
15 Minute Qigong | Butterfly Pose For Groin
This video shows you a 5 Minute Qigong routine demonstrating the butterfly pose to encourage more flexibility in the inner thigh and groin area.
15 Minute Qigong | Qigong Exercises When Standing In A Queue
Learn some simple Qigong exercises to perform using your mind and breath when standing in a queue.
15 Minute Qigong Exercises | Winter Qigong Part 1
This video shows you a Qigong routine for the Winter or for when you feel exhausted and would like to use Qigong to replenish your energy levels.
15 Minute Qigong Exercises | Qigong Stretches For Liver | Chi Gong For Beginners
For those of you who want a quick 15-minute stretching method for the Liver system, follow along with this routine to enliven both the physical body and mind and help to release anger and frustration.
Lung Strengthening Qigong Breathing With Healing Sound
Follow along with this Qigong breathing exercise to help you to strengthen your lungs by improving the efficiency with which you breathe, decreasing your breaths per minute and optimising your immunity. This practice can also help to increase your energy levels and improve your state of mind.
20 Minute Qigong Routine | Chi Gong For Spring
Follow along with this Qigong routine for the springtime to nourish the Liver system which is associated with Spring in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Lung Cleansing Qigong With Lung Channel Stretch
Follow along with this Qigong practice to help cleanse the lungs of stale Qi (air) and create conditions for free flowing Qi in the chest and Lung channel. This practice can help you reduce fatigue, energise your body, improve your breathing and give your mood a lift.
Seated Qigong For Upper Back, Hips & Pelvis
For those of you who want a 5 minute seated Qigong for upper back, hips and pelvis to practice, follow along with this short routine to encourage the flow of Qi (energy) around the hips and back, helping to increase flexibility in these areas. This is also a lovely chest opening exercise to be performed with a smile!
Seated Qigong: Easy Stretch and Spinal Twist
For those of you who want a 5 minute seated Qigong easy stretch and spinal twist to practice, follow along with this short routine to encourage the flow of Qi (energy) around the hips and back, helping to increase flexibility in these areas.
Easy Side Stretch and Hip Stabilisation
For those of you who want a 10 minute Qigong easy side stretch and hip stabilisation method, follow along with this routine to bring balance into your hip joints and open up the side of your body.
Qigong Exercise for Spleen and Stomach
This video shows you a simple Qigong exercise to allow more Qi flow to the spleen, stomach and abdominal organs and simple meditation to create a feeling of lightness inside the abdomen,
Swimming Dragon Qigong
Can you follow along with this Qigong exercise called “Swimming Dragon”? This is an extract of one of my lessons in my 50 week Space To Relax programme. This exercise can be helpful for spinal, hip and knee issues, as well as for general kidney and digestive health.
Qigong Exercises For Bladder Health (Grasping the Feet with Two Hands)
This video shows you a Qigong exercise to help improve bladder health, manage urinary incontinence, strengthen the lower back and improve the flexibility of the hamstrings. It is one of the 8 Pieces of Brocade movements (Ba Duan Jin).