Ba Duan Jin, a simple Chinese Qi Gong exercise
Exercises for Health and Longevity
Ba Duan Jin, a simple Chinese Qi Gong exercise, has enjoyed great popularity among people since ancient times. Today, it is still widely used for therapeutic purposes in China. Here Ba means “eight”, Duan means “section” and Jin means “brocade”– a symbol of health and beauty. There are eight sitting forms in this exercise.
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Ba Duan Jin, a simple Chinese Qi Gong exercise
Exercises for Health and Longevity
Ba Duan Jin, a simple Chinese Qi Gong exercise, has enjoyed grea...
Ba Duan Jin, Form 1
Form 1: Strike Teeth in Deep Meditation
1. Sit still in deep meditation, legs crossed, and hands lo...
Ba Duan Jin, Form 2
Form 2: Shake the Heavenly Pillar
1. Sit with legs crossed, back and shoulders are straight, but re...
Ba Duan Jin, Form 3
Form 3: Gargle with Saliva
1. Sit with legs crossed, back and shoulders are straight, but relax.
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Ba Duan Jin, Form 4
Form 4: Massage Lower Back
1. Sit with legs crossed, back and shoulders are straight, but relax.
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Ba Duan Jin, Form 5
Form 5: Rotate Single Hand on Waist Side
1. Sit with legs crossed, back and shoulders are straight,...
Ba Duan Jin, Form 6
Form 6: Rotate Both Hands on Waist Sides
1. Sit with legs crossed, back and shoulders are straight,...
Ba Duan Jin, Form 7
Form 7: Prop Heaven with Both Hands
1. Sit with legs crossed, back and shoulders are straight, but ...
Ba Duan Jin, Form 8
Form 8: Grasp Feet
1. Sit up with legs stretched out in front, feet shoulder width apart.
2. Gra...