5 Animal Qigong Intro to the Exercises
5 Animal Qigong Mini Course
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1m 46s
Each animal has two movements, the stretching aspect followed by the playful frolic. Feel the 'spirit' of the animal, then sink into the exercise. Jeff reminds you to listen to your body, make adjustments to keep the body safe and move within your comfort zone.
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