Three Simple Qigong Exercises

[tioercio]

esto gostando muito ,so prof de TAEKWONDO sempre me interesei pela art marcial e o estilo do TAI CHI CHUAN, pretendo aprender sobre tai chi chuan e quem sabe me formar em professor de TAI CHI CHUAN um dia .

[louidoggify]

could someone talk about the visual experiences related to qigong, please?

[rcoldman]

@louidoggify Many qigong practitioners have no particular visual experiences related to qigong practice. If someone here does, it might be interesting to read. The absence of any visuals accompanying practice doesn't have any significance at all. There's no reason to expect anything. Visualization - the creation of visual images to aid the practice - is quite different, not what I'd call an 'experience' as such.

[jonmanilenio]

how long do you do each exercise?

[rcoldman]

@jonmanilenio Even 2 or 3 minutes of each will have an effect, but it's worth putting together a sequence of different exercises that will last 20 minutes or more. If you do a 20 minute sequence twice a day, you will experience significant benefits within the first month. Cheyne has more than twelve exercises freely available on Youtube and if you visit Cheyne's HeartMindTherapies website, there will soon be ready-made 20 minute seated and standing sequences available there.

[MaximusDisplay]

excellent video

[PsiKidPower]

Is it normal is I feel tingling on my hands when dong this? 

[rcoldman]

@PsiKidPower The short answer is that different people experience a variety of different sensations while doing these exercises - most of which are perfectly normal, but without knowing a little more about exactly what kind and intensity of tingling you're experiencing and when, I wouldn't like to say. I would encourage you to write to us at breath4health (at) gmail (dot) com or join our Simple Qigong Exercises group on Facebook where we have ongoing discussion and advice sharing sessions.

[TheGreeny38]

many thanks i will try my local teacher and go to a class.

[rcoldman]

@TheGreeny38 Please let us know how you get on. If you use Facebook, look for our group "Simple Qigong Exercises" where you can ask questions of qigong teachers, acupuncturists and other specialists in their fields. We're all sharing and learning from one another. If you have any difficulty finding someone to study with, try the extensive listings on the World Tai Chi and Qigong Day website. All sucess to you!

[espintl]

Wonderful teacher, wonderful achievements.

[hlynnflowers]

Beautiful:) thank you

[BronQTP]

This is a wonderful video, very easy to follow. Could you please confirm however how the breathing is to be done on the third exercise?

[rcoldman]

@BronQTP Further details sent privately. Let us know if other questions arise. We will always do our best to help.

[Qigonghealing686]

Well done video - Randy at Qigong Healing Arts

[oshi990]

I am converted! Thanks for presenting the basics in such a clear manner.

[moonakuspirit]

Qigong is totally new for me and it is really easy to follow these instructions/exercises, Cheyne. Thanx for that!! I am also wondering about where is that video for neck, shoulders, etc.? I have tried to find it, without luck...

Keep up the good work!

[jgb295]

where can i find a master for qigong in michigan? it looks like something i would enjoy.

[rcoldman]

@jgb295 You can find listings of qigong and taiji instructors at the World Tai Chi Day dot org website.

[hanfernparkour]

@jgb295 the YMCA does tai chi classes if that helps

[jgb295]

where can i find a master for qigong? it looks like something i would enjoy



[rcoldman]

@jgb295 I usually suggest that people look through the handy global listings on the World Tai Chi and QIgong Day website. Youtube doesn't allow me to post the URL here but you'll easily find WTCQD through google. 

[gerrymaurer]

I enjoyed this video very much. I followed along with you & could feel/play with my chi at the end as I saw you doing. It was lovely. Thank you!

[rcoldman]

@gerrymaurer I hope you will visit our breath4health youtube channel where you will find many more simple qigong exercises. New ones will be added in the coming months.

[domtube66]

where is the 2nd please ???

[rcoldman]

@domtube66 You can find "Simple Qigong Exercises Limitless Qi of Heaven" here on this channel and 4 more exercises will be uploaded within the next day or two. Thanks for your interest in our videos.

[rcoldman]

@domtube66 PS If you subscribe to this channel, you can receive a notification for each new video as it s uploaded. There are many more to follow on from this - we've recently spent a week filming in the mountains of Central Europe.

[fuddyboi]

does anybody know if this will help with mental health ie. anxiety, depression, anger?

[rcoldman]

@fuddyboi I expect there are laws against making any such claims. Therefore, I can only offer my own personal testimonial, and as you see, I'm not selling a product - the simple qigong principles as taught in our videos have benefited me personally and helped me to overcome my own tendency toward anxiety, and to offset depression. I also conquered my asthma which was anxiety related. In future videos on this channel, Cheyne and I will say more about this in response to your question. Thanks!

[rcoldman]

@rcoldman PS Coming soon: A short video on the energetic nature of thought and feeling and how they are interconnected. When you gain a practical understanding of how to dis-entangle thought/emotion loops, you have the power to free yourself from the negative thought/feeling pattern. Qigong can provide an excellent framework for this, depending on how you apply it.

[mmedeuxchevaux]

@fuddyboi yes! i'm doing it for just that purpose. do meditation as well...

[mmedeuxchevaux]

@fuddyboi yes. i've done research and it is very, very helpful - particularly for anxiety and depression. and you might want to go to a local meditation center. being especially conscious of your breathing is key. all of this calms the amygdala. and learning to go with the flow (chuang tzu taoism), and to laugh... good luck, fuddyboi.

[octoberb0rn]

This is great. Thank you.

Quick question.

I heard from some people that mixing different styles of qigong can be dangerous. Is this true? Should I stick to one type or is it safe to explore a variety of styles?

[rcoldman]

@octoberb0rn Hi Josh, Cheyne has been here filming with me and has recorded a piece to camera in response to your question. It can been found on this channel under the title 'Answer to Josh'

[gerdolavo]

Thank you for your your great video. Where can I find your next episode (shoulder, neck)? What is next time you are in Hamburg?

[rcoldman]

@gerdolavo I will ask Cheyne to reply to you directly regarding his itinerary. Plans for the sequence of producing and releasing the exercises has changed since we made this video. The next one up is 'Simple Qigong Exercises Limitless Qi of Heaven' which you can already find here on this youtube channel. Much more will appear here in the coming days and you're encouraged to visit Cheyne's HeartMindTherapies(dot)com website for a great deal of additional standing and seated qigong instruction.

[derekalder1]

This is really worth trying - it is very good!

[ClapY0HaNds]

thank you so much!

[rcoldman]

@ClapY0HaNds You are very welcome!

[leher000]

Thanks Cheyne and rcoldman, this video was great. The mirroring really helped. I am looking for some great websites and teachers or books on qi gong. If anyone can pass on a resource that would be really awesome. thank you!

[rcoldman]

@leher000 It is gratifying to know that the video has been of value to you. We're planning to film some more exercises next month.

[leher000]

@rcoldman Thank you for the update! Appreciate it. 

[michel7773]

This is a terrific demonstration. The whole "do as if you are looking in a mirror" is so perfect to learn. Do you know of any good demonstrations of the 8 brocades or 8 rolls of silk?

[Phenom69ll]

can i do this inside, lol :D

[rcoldman]

@Phenom69ll The ideal setting is outdoors near trees, or near a fountain or waterfall, but it's OK to practice indoors if you have to. Open a window or use an ionizer if you have one, to freshen the air.

[res0lutionTV]

@rcoldman lol sometimes such luxuries may not be possible..

[rcoldman]

@res0lutionTV You're right. They certainly haven't always been possible for me. I came to realize some time ago that my health and well-being must take higher priority over many things currently considered 'necessities' in the West. I rarely eat out any more, but I know that an ionizer can be had for less than the price of a meal out, or 4 packs of cigarettes for that matter. In my own case, I've chosen a simpler, tougher but very much healthier, and cheaper lifestyle away from the big city.

[TheWillahern]

thankyou so much for this fab clip ,looking forward to practicing more ,and the mirror idea is great,thanks again,will

[doinaheckuvajob]

Please do make an instructional DVD, I would like to buy it. I have been practicing chi gong for 18 years, but it is always helpful to find another exercise to add to practice. I find this presentation very revitalizing. Your teaching method is excellent, and your insights on how to do chi gong are very helpful. I like knowing air as water, and the movements and instructions are easy to follow and feel soothing and deepening. Thank you for your gift of service.

[jlauralee]

Thank you very much for this video. I wish mister Towers had a DVD I could buy. His way of teaching is very easy to learn.

[brownfuji]

great video, thank you.

[herrgriner]

looking forward to next episode!

[cssius]

A very good presentation. Well done.

[modestohomeboy]

thank you for the post. you made today my first day of Qigong practice.

[Ishaqsan]

I like your Qigong material. Keep it up Cheyne. BTW, Mr Chemanfu, who is this Wang Xian Zhai fella and do you need to bring his daughter into the picture.

I swear, some orthopedist prefer people to be on all 4. Very stable.

Breath in Breath out, breath in and breath out.. this will keep you alive

[rcoldman]

@Ishaqsan Doesn't look as though Mr Che is going to respond to your comment. I will chime in just to say that Wang Xian Zhai was the founder of yiquan. A good place to research this subject is the excellent website of the yiquan academy Europe. Google it for the URL. I can't include it here.

[rcoldman]

@Ishaqsan Yup, lying down is best of all, but for those of us who have to move around, this stuff really helps. Incidentally, Cheyne's new qigong training videos (we've just finished filming) include some that can be done sitting down - for elderly and people with mobility issues. Greetings.

[estategioiosa]

@rcoldman this video is great. The third exercise for me is confusing, I need more practice. first I want to learn the movements, then focus my mind to the breath, and then, if my mind will be free, I want to guide the Qi. Am I correct? Please, I need the sitting Chi Kung for my mum who is disable, where can I find the video? Thank you very much for your videos. They are helping me a lot. Grazie Mille.

[rcoldman]

@estategioiosa Thanks for your comment, Grazie. There will be two new sitting qigong exercises on this channel within the next 24 hours. Many more, both seated and standing, will be appearing here over the coming days so please drop by whenever you can. Cheyne and I are delighted to hear that you are finding these exercises helpful. We would encourage you to recommend them to friends and family who may also benefit from them. Greetings, Richard.

[estategioiosa]

@rcoldman Thank you. I will watch the next videos. Also, please could you let me know the correct position of the feet when the legs are lower? parallel or not? because, I've read that parallel feet position will increase the belly, and give more pain to the neck and the back. Which one is the correct basic position? Thank you very much. Great job.

[rcoldman]

@estategioiosa Personally, I've practiced parallel feet for 30 years and I've had no problems at all. Neither do I have a big belly unless I eat too much cake. If parallel is uncomfortable, let the feet find their natural angle. No harm in that.

I've even learned exercises where the toes are turned inward, thus opening channels at the back of the pelvis, but I don't think we'll be getting into that here.

[rcoldman]

One of the meanings of the Chinese word "qi" or "chi" is breath. It also means energy, a message and its carrier. A master once told me that the first time a human being consciously coordinated movement with breathing, qigong was born. Once you harmonize breath and movement, you're doing good practice. Keeping an inward smile charges qi with its healing message. Unless the instructions are more specific, this is often enough for simple qigong exercises to produce very beneficial results.

[rcoldman]

Thanks for all your positive comments. We will be resuming this video series in the coming months. Please visit the website mentioned in the details and email us to register your interest. We will let you know as soon as the new videos are available.

[debswildhoney]

Thank You. :O)

[michel7773]

Thank you.

[rogeropie]

Awesome video...Has anyone seen the video that Cheyne mentions at the end of this video?

[MrChemanfu]

the basic stance is wrong, God didn't made our feet parallel, the consequence is that this guy has an unecessary belly, i'v been practicing for almos 50 years, i am 66, and don't have a belly. he is honest and well intentioned, unfortunately he is wrong

[leifodinnson]

@MrChemanfu Well how I learned to hold my stance. Feet parellel

so the chi actually flows. Every other practitioner I've seen does that too.

I don't know where you learned but...

[MrChemanfu]

@leifodinnson if you are upright it doen't matter how you place de feet. is in lower stancves that the problems arise. try to speak with a fisiotherapist, or a orthopedist, i've learned with 4 directs students of Wang xian zhai, and have attended two workshops with his daughter

[dkmcallister]

Thank you for this video Cheyne! On the 3rd exercise, how is the breathing supposed to be?

[PernillePyt]

This video really spoke to me, nice work w shooting and editing - and off course best of all: the content, a very soothing effect Sheynes voice has, and such effective simple instructions delievered shortly but right down to important details.

[Roboflux]

great

[gaugin1903]

Phantastic !

[Bardemus]

Very well done, Cheyne. I will search for the second in the series. I wish you well.

[rcoldman]

@Bardemus More in this series will appear on this channel during the next week. Cheyne and I just finished filming some standing and seated exercise here in the mountains. Greetings.

[kesidangputih]

I really like this video. Can't wait for the second installment