Five Brocades Qigong
H/T @DrFritzS
When I saw this on his list, I had no idea what he meant or what it was about. A quick Google search led me to the following information. Maybe someone else was as intrigued as I was.
Qigong is a form of martial art or kinetic mindfulness that incorporates several distinct disciplines. Tai Chi is a well-known discipline within Qigong. The Brocades of Silk are another.
This post would be better with illustrations, but I was having trouble getting them to format correctly. Hopefully another member can improve upon this first effort.
Remember these movements are all meant to be done slowly and held for several seconds. There is also mindful meditations associated with each movement but that will be another day.
1. Hold the Hands to the Heavens
Arms straight above your head. Fingertips touching. Palms skyward.
Regulates Yin Yang of the triple warmer.
2. Draw the Bow
Horse stance (Feet slightly wider than shoulders, straight ahead. knees flexed. One arm extended straight out to side, palm facing away. Head turned facing that arm/hand. Opposite arm straight out opposite side, elbow bent to bring palm back to breast/ chest area.
Coordinates liver with lungs.
3. Separate Heaven & Earth
One arm straight above head, palm up. Other arm extended slightly to side, pointing down.
Regulate Yin Yang of the spleen and stomach
4. Wise Owl Gazes Backwards
Arms out to side at approx. 45 degrees, palms down. Rotate neck slowly from one side to the other. Ensure full extension.
Eliminate over 5 strains of the organs and 7 injuries of the emotions.
5. Sway the Head and Shake the Tail
Wide horse stance. Hands on knees for balance. Slowly shift weight from one leg to the other by leaning away from the opposite leg while straightening it. Repeat in the other direction.
Regulate heart fire
6. Two Hands Hold the Feet
Legs straight. Bend over from the hips and grab your toes. Or ankles. Or knees.
Stimulates the kidneys
7. Clench the Fists to Glare Fiercely
Wide horse stance. Slow straight forward punches. Alternating hands.
Stimulates the liver
8. Bouncing on the Toes
Legs, feet and heels together. Slowly raise and lower onto your toes.
Stimulates the converging point of 3 Yin and 3 Yang channels on the foot covering multiple organs.
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