Qigong doesn’t have one correct form, so debates over form and style will never be resolved. Over the centuries, countless forms evolved to fulfill different intentions. My clear and explicit intention is to release tension and habitual holding patterns and to support balanced energy in a flexible healthy body. I and many people I work with have recovered range of motion, increased body awareness, improved their balance, and experienced renewed energy -- and that’s enough for me!
@WarrenStarCat: 11-13 are only practiced with the left foot forward, and 13 is only pratciced opening backwards. This form is all about the movement of energy, nothing physical, no strength, flexibility or balance.
I do have to say it is beautifully practiced, unfortunately flawed.
WarrenStarCat: I first learned shibashi from Franz Moeckl, and have adapted my style to emphasize the cultivation of awareness, flexibility, and balance. In pieces 11, 12, and 13, I switch back and forth from left and right sides so that I shift my weight from side to side more often -- good for balance. I practice piece 13 in both directions: sometimes opening as I step forward, sometimes opening as I lean back. I didn't include both versions in this video.
Thanks George! I am watching this right now!!! And it is very helpful!!!Thank you again. I look forward to attending more of your classes sometime in the future here.
Qigong doesn’t have one correct form, so debates over form and style will never be resolved. Over the centuries, countless forms evolved to fulfill different intentions. My clear and explicit intention is to release tension and habitual holding patterns and to support balanced energy in a flexible healthy body. I and many people I work with have recovered range of motion, increased body awareness, improved their balance, and experienced renewed energy -- and that’s enough for me!
GeorgeDraffan 2 weeks ago
@WarrenStarCat: 11-13 are only practiced with the left foot forward, and 13 is only pratciced opening backwards. This form is all about the movement of energy, nothing physical, no strength, flexibility or balance.
I do have to say it is beautifully practiced, unfortunately flawed.
Robertson668 2 weeks ago
This is beautiful, George. So good to see you again, and looking forward to your classes.Regards,
Kate
k81977 6 months ago
WarrenStarCat: I first learned shibashi from Franz Moeckl, and have adapted my style to emphasize the cultivation of awareness, flexibility, and balance. In pieces 11, 12, and 13, I switch back and forth from left and right sides so that I shift my weight from side to side more often -- good for balance. I practice piece 13 in both directions: sometimes opening as I step forward, sometimes opening as I lean back. I didn't include both versions in this video.
GeorgeDraffan 7 months ago
I have never seen forms 11-13 mirrored from side to side as such, also why are the upper body movements on form 13 transposed [backwards?] Curious.
WarrenStarCat 7 months ago
Thanks George! I am watching this right now!!! And it is very helpful!!!Thank you again. I look forward to attending more of your classes sometime in the future here.
Namaste,
Betta
BettaLedbetter 1 year ago