Flowing Zen – The 8 Brocades

Similar to the previous part, this time the hands are moved in opposite directions. One up, one down. The The main action is smooth movement in which the hands shift positions. This is thought to stimulate the stomach.

Flowing Zen – The 8 Brocades

Baduanjin Qigong (八段錦) is one of the most common forms of Chinese qigong used as an exercise. The name of the form, also known as Eight Pieces of Brocade (or Eight Sections of Brocade), Eight Silk Movements (or Eight Silk Weaves), refers to how each of the eight movements of this form characterizes and imparts a silk quality (like an individual piece of brocade to the body) to it and its energy. Baduanjin is an example of medical qigong, which is intended to improve one’s health. This is in contrast with the martial or religious forms of qigong. This classification doesn’t exclude martial artists from using the form as an exercise. It is common.

01 Heaven Support (Shuangshou Tuo Tian).

The movement is believed to stimulate the economy. “Triple Burner”Known as the “Triple Hot Water Bottle” Oder “Triple Heater” (Sanjiao). It involves an upward movement in the hands that are not tightly connected but move up the center.

02 Eagle Shooting

While the horse is still in its lower position, the practitioner mimics pulling the bow in both direction. It is believed to strengthen the waist by focusing on the kidneys.

03 Raising One Hand

Similar to the first part, here the hands are held in opposite directions. The The main action is smooth movement in which the hands shift positions. This is thought to stimulate the stomach.

04 Looking Back to the Moon

This involves moving the neck in an alternate direction.

05 Shake Your Head, Wag Your Tail

It is believed that it regulates the heart and lungs. Its primary function is to extinguish excess heat (or fire, xin ho), from the heart. Traditional Chinese medicine associates Xinho with heart fire. This exercise requires the practitioner to squat in a low horse position and place his hands on his hips, with his elbows facing forward. Then, he will turn and look back from each side.

06 Leg hold

You will need to stretch up and then lean forward while holding your toes.

07 Fist bump with fiery eye

This resembles the second figure and is largely a striking movement either to the sides or forward while in the horse’s stance. This is the outermost portion of the parts and is designed to improve the overall vitality, muscle strength, and general health.

08 Back shaking

It’s a push up from the toes and a slight rocking motion upon landing. The This part is said to vibrate gently when it’s shaken. “smooth out” After practicing the previous seven parts of the qi, or in certain systems, the Shaking and Shaking of Tail are more specific.

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