Hip Rotations This is a daily ‘must do’ exercise for all! As simple as it may seem it is very effective at easing tension in the lower back and hips. This is particularly valuable for people who sit or stand still for long periods of time. As well as loosening […]
Qigong Exercises
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Qigong Exercises: Qigong is an excellent exercise system for the mind, body and spirit for people of all ages and physical conditions.
Under the tag “Qigong Exercises” you’ll find Qigong routines for beginners and advanced with instructions and videos from various systems and schools. In our free download section you’ll find pdf’s for your training as well.
Qigong Beginner Guide
Don’t miss our guide for beginner. In our Qigong Beginner Guide you will find tips for your journey in the world of Qigong.
These articles series is written for Qigong and Taijiquan beginners. Here you will find a lot of tips like “How to prepare your trail lesson” or “How to find a good teacher”.
Easy to follow Qigong exercises for the complete beginner
Welcome to the ‘Basic Qigong for beginners’ series. This online series contains easy to follow videos of Qigong movements and exercises, accompanied by straightforward instructions. These movements are suitable for all ages and abilities to learn at home.
This is a fantastic little Qigong exercise for stretching and opening through the whole body, all the way from the fingers to the toes. It also introduces controlled breathing, in coordination with the movements of the body. It is a great ‘wake up’ exercise, filling the body with breath and […]
Shoulder & Hip Loosening with Body Rotation This exercise serves to loosen the shoulder and hip joints. We do this by guiding the movement from the lower part of the body and directing it all the way to the finger tips. When practicing Qigong it is important to be soft […]
The shoulders joints along with the associated bones, muscles and ligaments play a very important roll in the practice of Qigong and in our day to day activities. The shoulder area can accumulate a great deal of tension. This results in restricted movement and reduced strength, as well as causing […]
This wrist rolling exercise is designed to loosen the wrist joints. The exercise helps to promote softness and flexibility through the wrists, but if performed correctly, the exercise will work on movement and softness along the whole length of the arms, from the shoulders to the fingertips. As always […]
INSTRUCTIONS & VIDEO This finger stretching exercises helps to promote strength and flexibility through all of the fingers equally. As we dominate with one hand over the other in our daily activities and even ‘work’ some fingers over others, this exercise will encourage balance. Begin with feet apart and the […]
Introduction to basic Qigong for beginners Easy to follow Qigong exercises for the complete beginner Why start Qigong? More about Qigong Basic Qigong for beginners – free videos & instructions Recommended reading on Qigong for beginners Easy to follow Qigong exercises for the complete beginner Welcome to the ‘Basic Qigong […]
5 Elements Qigong – Videos and instructions Video 5 Elements Qigong – Full sequence In this video, Franziska Rüscher is showing the full sequence of the 5 elements qigong set in silence. Individual instructions for each of the five exercises can be found below, accompanied by separate videos. This version […]
Luohan Gong – Qigong from the Shaolin Temple This very old and interesting form of Qigong originates form the Shaolin Temple and is named after the 18 legendary guards of Buddhism. In this form of Qigong the various influences from Indian Yoga are still clearly visible. Luohan Gong is the mother […]
Hui Chun Gong exercise instructions with video Hui Chun Gong is a set of exercises known throughout China as exercises for rejuvenating and energising. Its origin is Quan Zhen, the school of Daoist inner alchemy on the Hua Shan. Hui Chun Gong forms part of Nei Dan – the inner elixir. […]
2 Qigong Exercises from Daoyin Yangsheng Gong Daoyin Yangsheng Gong is a system of exercises, which is first and foremost aimed at health preservation and healing. Read more about Daoyin Yangsheng Gong here: Pierce a leaf at a distance of 100 steps – Bai Bu Chuan Yang We stand upright with legs […]
Our set of exercises is inspired by common Wushu warming-up from the Sha family and warming-up/Jibengong exercises of Liu Yafei. Thank you very much for the inspiration!Preparing for a Taijiquan, Wushu or Qigong lesson you should follow the principles of: The following exercises are more or less a core of […]
The Biospirals Pa tuan chin is a series of 8 movements created in order to activate the bodies primary Axis whilst softening and lubricating all the joints, as it brings the physical and energetic body to interact in unity through synchronized, harmonic movements. In terms of energy, the Primary Axis […]
We just started a new Youtube-Channel on Qigong Exercises. We will add more Qigong videos on a regular base. Beside the beginner videos with detailed instructions we offer Qigong demonstrations of various Qigong sets and warm up exercises. Trailer of the new Qigong Exercise Channel Our videos on Qigong Exercises Relaxation […]
Warm up’s for Tai Chi and Qigong Warm up exercises for Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong from different teachers and systems. Loosening up exercises, stretching exercises and much more will be posted here regularly. Feel free to send your warm up exercises and we will include them here. Contact Youtube […]
Health Qigong – Wu Qin Xi – The Five Animal Frolics Brief History Wu Qin Xi (五禽戏) – The Five Animal Frolics can be regarded as the earliest form of Medical Qigong in Chinese history, dating back to Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220). The creation of Wu Qin Xi was attributed […]
Qigong Finger Exercises with Franziska Rüscher There are 1000’s of different qigong exercises, working on a myriad of approaches to promoting good health and allieviating ailments of various kinds. Some are static; sitting, standing or lying and many are dynamic vigorous routines. Here Franziska Rüscher of Austria provides us with […]
Following on from her 2 minute seated Qigong Faye takes us through a sequence of exercises for the hands, arms and shoulders in addition to some simple, but highly effective self-massage techniques, all of which are performed whilst seated. Faye Yip was born to a traditional Chinese Martial Arts family […]
2-Minute Qigong Upper-Body Wake-Up Exercise by Faye Li Yip In the early days of mankind, when our mental capacities were less developed, most of us worked in manual tasks which involved regular use of our bodies, through hard physical labour. Today, in this high-paced 21st century most of us are […]
Chinese Exercises in Ditan Park in Beijing Visit any park in China between the hours of 6:00 – 9:00 and you will see 100s of people of all ages and physical conditions doing all kinds of exercises. Most of us are familiar with a few taijiquan and qigong systems which […]