The 8 Brocades (八段錦) Qigong for Healing & Vitality

Baduanjin Qigong is based on several Chinese teachings. These include Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and - as they would say in China - the knowledge of the sages. Baduanjin is a powerful qigong set that, if practiced regularly, will help you develop inner strength and good health.
Baduanjin consists of eight bundles of movements (hereafter referred to as steps), they are relatively simple and can be practiced anywhere and at any time. In addition, they are easy to memorize, easy to learn, and easy to practice. The method of training is flexible - the movements can be fast or slow, so there are no age restrictions for classes. The set is also available to physically impaired people, it is of great benefit and provides significant positive health.
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Original Translations for each Brocade:
1. Two hands reach for the sky to adjust the triple burner | 两手托天理三焦
2. Drawing a bow to shoot a hawk | 左右开弓似射雕
3. Raise your hand on each side to adjust the spleen and stomach | 调理脾胃须单举
4. Turn your head back to prevent illness and injury | 五劳七伤往后瞧
5. Shake your head and shake your tail to get rid of xinhuo symptoms | 摇头摆尾去心火
6. Two hands hold the legs to strengthen the kidneys and lower back | 两手攀足肾腰
7. Clench your fists and look fiercely at those around you to improve strength and chi | 攒拳怒目增气力
8. Fall seven times on your heels - dissolve all diseases | 背后七颠百病消
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Baduanjin is based on Chan (chan, 禅) Buddhism and the practice of traditional Chinese medicine. The balance and health of the body is achieved in the process of exercise by balancing yin-yang, regulating qi, strengthening tendons, and increasing bone strength. By practicing Baduanjin, you can expect to improve and strengthen health, spiritual growth, and even longevity.
All movements are aimed at stimulating the circulation of air, “qi” (also pronounce as “chi”). Breathing all that affects the movement of “qi” plays an important role in the prevention of disease: according to Chinese medicine, it is much easier to prevent disease than to treat existing ones.
1. Both the initial and the final movement of the entire sequence of Baduanjin exercises is the “zero step”: raising and lowering the arms.
2. The first two steps help order the energy in the body.
3. The third, fourth, fifth, and sixth steps of Baduanjin help to saturate the qi of the internal organs. Their task is to promote the wellness of the body.
4. The seventh and eighth steps are strong movements specifically used to control the flow of dantian.
The sequential movements of the Baduanjin set help achieve internal and external healing of the body, including balancing “cold and heat,” that is, the extremes of yin (cold) versus the extremes of yang (heat). “Cut-off” movements also alleviate pain caused by chronic illnesses.
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