Morning Energising Qi Gong: Ba Duan Jin [Follow Along]
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ม.ค. 2025
- Ba Duan Jin Qi Gong is a moving meditation, perfect for raising your energy first thing. Why not try following along with me and let's move together!
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You don't have energy, you do things that give you energy. Needed to here that ❤
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We have a bio EMF. The QiGong enhances it, builds up the potential. The energy is stored in cells. Energy cannot be created or destroyed. We cannot create energy. But we have stored energy in our EMF. If we didn’t we would not exist.
"We can be sincere without being serious" there's a great nugget! Thank you for making this video George
Like Alan Watts used to say :P
One of my George-mantrams is his great advice: "Breathe through the nose, all day everyday." Just love his teachings.
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I practiced a version of ba duan jin every morning for several months, then got distracted by ego saying I should do “real exercise” instead. It was all self conscious and to do with changing my body for the approval of others. Today I felt called, after finally losing motivation with my other routine (because it was not soul driven!) to do this again, but I wanted a different version that wasn’t as serious as the one I’d started with. This was the perfect reintroduction to doing familiar movements in a less intense and serious way. I am continuously uprooting ego’s seriousness and wanting to be playful in everything I do, and loving myself exactly as I am - moving my body for the increase of vitality and energy flow, but not necessarily to change it in any way, rather allow it to take the shape it most desires and feels most healthful and aligned with. There really is nothing serious going on here (: Thank you for this quick and easy practice ❤🙏
Well said!
Thank you for your inspiration! I started qigong some while ago, and similarly to your story, I gradually quit because I couldn't find someone that does it in a flowing way, not being stiff and mechanical. I'm glad I found him, he seems to fit my way. Also, if you want to do some "real exercise" for your soul, I cannot recommend enough doing jiujitsu, you'll feel the most alive ever. It will strengthen every weak side of you and will teach you more about life than any other teacher or course. Good luck!
Good to see you again George!
Good to see you Sean!
This routine just reduced my back pain (scoliosis based) AND boosted my energy levels. Thank you so so much. This is going to be a great day. 🌻
To me having an aesthetic background to give an atmosphere of serenity and meditation is one of the primary requisites for having a good Ba Duan Jin video, George’s choice of the mountains of Scotland at sunset was one of the best along with Shi Heng Yi’s filmed in the snow at Otterberg Germany. George went to the trouble of showing one how to breathe correctly which is half of qigong which is sadly missing in many videos. I consider this the best because of George’s expectations of how far an adult Westerner can bend their neck back and how far one can bend one’s back backward. This is missing on videos produced by some Chinese and Vietnamese instructors. Shi Heng Yi can bend his almost as far back as Neo in the Matrix but he started training when he was four years old. I’ve been copying Ba Duan Jin with Shi Heng Yi’s demonstration video from July 2020. Since it has no instructions, I had to remember a page that I read in my qigong book in 1992. I do Shi Heng Yi’s version quite badly being 68 years old with a broken neck and limited range of shoulder movement. Thich Man Tue from Plum Village Monastery in France recommends doing 15 minutes of Ba Duan Jin in the morning and 10 in the afternoon. I do She Heng Yi’s video in the morning and George’s which is less demanding in the afternoon. I can replicate the exercises in this video. The one thing missing in all of the Ba Duan Jin video’s if that I’ve never seen anyone really look fierce except for the teacher in Kungfu life’s video filmed in the UK.
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I hope that George's wonderful Ba Duan Jin lesson has helped alleviate your suffering as much as it did for me which is tremendous. I had an almost deadly car accident when I was a child, and 2 more as an adult being hit y a drunk driver, pushed in the opposite lane and hit again. Knocked the stuff out of me, including complete amnesia. It all came back, but neck and eyesight was damaged. I survived which I credit to Qi Gong and Yoga practices. I hit an all time low on all levels when I came across George's lesson. His natural cheerfulness, self acceptance and excellent teaching got me back on track, healed internal damages and so uplifted my morale.Have been practcing every morning for about six weeks now; a super way to start a day. Easy, fun and effective. I deeply respect Master Shi Heng Yi, and love his teachings. Between the two teachers..how blessed we are to have access to it all.
How amazing to see Ba Duan Jin set of movements here :) I practice Chi Gong for a long time myself & I've been doing Ba Duan Jin every morning since 2014
Amazing to hear that! I love the moves too, wonderful way to raise our energy
Thank you for giving me permission to be silly 😅😊 Having suffered from chronic pain for the past 25 years, I haven’t been able to exercise. This soft movement makes me feel like I’m coming alive.
Feeling you I use healing sessions and create my own practice to overcome chronic pain try some Lachi practice and then you will be ready to go on with movements just transform yourself into chi first the pain will go and next you can try tapping or reflexology it all can allow you to come back with soft water like movements of Qi gong or another kind of practice hope it can help a bit ! 🧡I am also enjoying the humor and the practice in here 😊 oh and try healing sounds for 5 organs it can help to nourish and harmonize organs and just slow deep hip rotations can do a big change ❤️
Hello from a Scots-Irish American! Thank you so much for this routine. The scenery is amazing, too! I will add this to my daily routine.
Your calming, gentle voice, the relaxing music, the natural elegance, the beautiful background and your simple effective guidance to the Ba duan Jin gave me the courage to pick up this thread again, and healed body, mind and soul. You brought back Joy, and the desire and energy to start my day with confidence. A cocktail of trauma had brought me to a screeching halt. Thanks to you, George, and your delightful videos, I was and am able to go on. Everyday, all day..and breathing trough the nose:)
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We hope that our videos can continue to provide you with the joy and healing that you deserve. Keep breathing through the nose and taking care of yourself!
Always going back to this wonderful way to start my day with this clip. May you be blessed with great health, oy and longevity . May your kindness be returned to you a thousandfold@@George-Thompson
It was magical this morning watching/doing this with you , while it was randomly thundering here in Southern California. Thank you ! I love your Energy!
Wow thunder sounds amazing! glad to be moving with you ☯
Great video, thanks. Qi Gong exercises are an excellent start to any day. Love the Scottish scenery too. Thanks for sharing.
Just what I needed to hear this morning. That and 'tell yourself something wonderful' Thank you so much !
I enjoy your guided practice every single day. 🎉
Great to see you bloom! Thanks for the treasures . . .
"Qi gong as a vocabulary through which we can express ourselves!"
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Blessings to you George and so much gratitude for your videos 🙏
Nice! Qi Gong is such a beautiful thing, and so many ways and styles. Beautiful guy, beautiful scenery!
qigong is indeed much more accessible than yoga, thanks for your video and your newsletter!
Thank you
Thank you so much George, your backdrop is just AWESOME 🎉 and i just needed this ❤love to everything in our universe 🌞😁 may you all feel safe and happy
Thank you George. :)
Thank you for your support! 🙏
jah bless george!
Appreciate you Ben!
What a great start to a morning. Thank you George!
Thank you for this video. I like your version of the Ba Duan Jin. It is a good way to start the morning.
I am just commiting myself to do this Qi Gong routine once every morning ! It felt really amazing, it is so calm with the ambience and your voice ! I really love it. :) What a great way to start a day !
Thank you for sharing your experience! Consistency is key when it comes to your practice, and committing to doing it every morning is a great way to set yourself up for success. Keep up the great work!
20:52 Thank you for sharing this, most excellent kind sir 😊
My pleasure! Thanks for being here!
I just love this lesson. I’ve done this a few time. Thank you
Your inspirational George... love Ur effort.
Thank you, Lovely practice to start the day.
Thank you George for this wonderful gift. It's been my morning practice before work each day this week and my body feels lighter and fresher and I feel better throughout the day as a result. Blessings.
So wonderful to hear!
Thanks George!
I love the way you practice BDJ . I’m joining you every morning. Gracias from Mallorca, Spain
incredible~
Thank you George！I feel peaceful to see You and wonderful movements！Thank you for sharing！Appreciate very much！
My privilege! Wonderful to move with you 💪
Brilliant Fantastic
Very relaxing session.
Thank you George
hehe the "go you!" had me, his content is always exactly what i'm looking and he always makes me smile, he's just so kind and funny
i may no comment in every video but thank you, so so much
Thank you 🙏 really enjoyed your morning Qi gong ❤
Thanks George.
My favourite Qigong demonstration by far, thanks George you're a legend ❤
Truly grateful! thanks for sharing 💚
You're so welcome!
Really wonderful take on these movements. Thank you for sharing with us - it helps a lot!
Thank you, a wonderful teaching ☯️🙏
Thank you George. I tried this this morning - it's really good. Thank you :)
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for your support 🙏
Merci!❤
THAME you George 😊
thank you 🌻
Thanks 🙏
I appreciate this a lot, I'm new to trying out qi gong and this was so nice to follow along, thank you!
I'm so glad you found it valuable 🙏
It's been fun doing this simple yet strong practice
Good morning this was nice to get up to on this new day 🌞
Lovely to start the day with you!
This has to be the best follow along for Ba Duan Jin I have found. Great video quality, great explanation of movement, just great everything!
Wow, George! Just...WOW!!! I think this video is exactly what I have been looking for to help me kick start my day. Thanks!!!
So glad to hear Bruno - have fun raising your energy!!
This is so great! ❤😊
Thank you Benjamin! ❤️
I like yoour warm up Session
Thank you for that wonderful experience.
My privilege!
Thank you George 🤍
Wonderful video George. The nature background, your voice, video quality all make it a wonderful piece to follow along.
Thank You, George, loved following you with this routine. ❤
Thankyou 😁
my pleasure and privilege, glad to be moving with you!
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I like your version of the Ba Duan Jin presentation which starts with body warm ups. I will be following your version often.
I'm so glad you found it valuable 🙏
Thank you George, Love you mate!
Much love!
Loved this. Thanks for sharing!
So glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you. These warmup exercises brought back good memories of my late Tai Chi/Qi Gong teacher. May he Rest In Peace.
Great exercise fir old person also, thanks
Good morning and Merry Christmas (if you do Christmas) I had this inkling to thank the universe around me, and relaxed into a rag doll stretch which caused me to think of you George and your gratatud, thank you🙂
Hey George, thanks for sharing; your interpretation of 八段锦 is pretty good!
Just tried this for the first time this morning. The time here is currently 06:55 in the morning and where I felt a bit stiff and sloppy just before and during the excercise (it has been a while since i've done anything Tai Chi related) I now feel much more flexible, energetic and relaxed. Thank you for posting this George, and just know you helped me make one of the first steps towards a healthier life like I had some time ago!
Have wonderful day 🙏🏻.
I'm so glad you found it valuable 🙏
8 silk brocades (Taoist Yoga) good for all the organs and many of the meridians of the body I do this after my morning run and mild workout it releases the stagnant chi, also one of the easiest Chi Gong to learn
Wonderful series. Thank you, George! ❤
My pleasure!
做的不错! 请继续
Nice video, great place.
Your moves are clean, and flowing. I can do this. And I can slow them down, to stay in tune with my meditation. Thank you so much. I have a few back issues, and exercises and yoga were to intense for me. I have been searching for a gentle way to greet the dawn. Thank you. You Look very peaceful in your far away world. 💜🙏🌄
Enjoying the humor and relaxation two the most important things before going for the practice ☺️
Thank you! This is great 👍
You're very welcome!
This follow along video is probably my favorite of yours, and I've been following you for years now! Would love to see more of them 😊!!
Thanks for this George. Just what I need. I have been feeling weak and tired although I have been practising Qui Gong. I think that your way will suit me better - we'll see. You're so relaxed and empowering for old buddies like me..
So glad to hear Elizabeth!
Amazing! Thank you
I've been following your videos for years & they just keep getting better & better! Absolutely love what you do :) Esepcially for Kung Fu.
Thanks for sharing 👍
Thank you 🙏 ❤
Thank you Carolena!
Thank you so much. I was stuck almost a week. Just did this and was crying while doing. 🙏🌸🌳
Amazing to be moving with you Rick, sending strength ☯️
I enjoyed following along to this! Felt like being at Move and Meditate :)
George, I have just begun my taoist journey and found your channel. I'm slowly but surely going through all your vlogs and am enjoying you, your energy, your knowledge and your guests. Thank you so much for sharing all you know. I'd love to partake in the next course you do so keep us posted. With respect 🙏
Tracy.
Bonjour ! I'm following your daily practice in France 🇫🇷! Great routine and positive way of sharing it, many thanks for your work and bright spirits 😀 ☀️ merci Georges
You're so welcome!
By the way, if or when you come to France, let us know! It would be awesome to meet with you in South East, Provence. ☀️☯️
Cool I will try to learn this, I used to know this one, but many years ago. Please more vids like this.
Thank you for this! Gives me joy ! Warm Chi greetings from Mallorca
I've been doing Ba Dua Jin for many years now and love it! I love to see how different the movements can be, I don't think I've ever seen it done the same way twice! I like your style here. I have some elements you might find valuable in differences in how it can be done. Reach out if you'd like any feedback. Bow and salute, keep up the good work.
Obrigado, George, por partilhares esta aula de Gui Gong.
São movimentos suaves, se forem bem executados e com regularidade, torna-se uma prática saudável e poderosa.
Muito boa energia.
Muito bem haja, de Aveiro, Portugal 😃👏👏
Good day from Texas 🤠
I’m following along 🙏🏼❤
Thank you ☺️
Thank you George, very nice Chikung'video for start the day!!🙏🌅😊
Thanks a lot!!🙏💐💐
Take care of you very cold in Scotland this time for camping, very important if you have a cover for your tent!!
Good luck, best wishes!! 🙏🌅☘️🌺
Thank you Candida! Appreciate you 💪
This was great thanks George, and such calming music! Would love to see a video in this style for 5 animals as well :)
HI George. Few years ago I saw your first content, where you fly to china. From this time I was really happy that you live your dream, and I was with you since that time. ... As a Tai Chi Chuan Yang practitioner since 1997, I allway wish to be there, close to or into Wudang monastery, with people or person who is from western culture, or with someone, whom I can communicate during (after, of course) practicing, and share experiences and details. Gladly you grow to right person, with big haert full of kindness and understanding. Please, share weidly and humbly, as till now. I wish to go to Wudang, meet your master Gu and you and maightbe to learn something more. Some dreams can happen, is on us. Till then, we are connected with Universe Qi.
Peter
sorry for my bad English
It's my birthday today! What a wonderful way to start it! Thanks George!
Happy birthday!
Thank you!
Hao La from Zhineng Qigong Poland! 🎈🎈🎈
Thank you so much!
What is the music pls?
Come to Glasgow!