Baduanjin Basic Movements

These practice videos are intended for students of Effective Qigong with Michael Brennan, who have already received instruction for each movement.

Prior to practicing Beduanjin movements, take a few min to prime your awareness with warm-up exercises.

These will make your QiGong practice both deeper and more effective.

1

“Press Two Palms To Hold the Sky”

Stand in a Wu Ji posture to begin

3

“Separating Heaven and Earth”

Stand in a Wu Ji posture to begin

5

“Big Bear Turns From Side to Side”

Stand in a Ma Bu posture to begin

7

“Punch With Angry Gaze”

Stand in a Ma Bu posture to begin

2

“Pulling the Bow and Letting the Arrow Fly”

Stand in a Ma Bu posture to begin

4

“Wise Owl Gazes Backwards”

Stand in a Wu Ji posture to begin

6

“Bending Backwards, Then Touching Toes”

Stand in a Wu Ji posture to begin

8

“Bouncing on Toes”

Stand in a Wu Ji posture to begin