Long Practices (all routines over 15 mins)
A collection of routines that are over 15 minutes to get you feeling your very best! Enjoy!
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8 Brocades - with Point Stimulation (26 mins)
Balance and circulate Qi! This practice combines the 'Eight Pieces of Silk Brocade' with gentle stimulation of 10 acupressure points. After finishing, you'll feel harmonious and balanced from head to toe!
This routine was presented in "live" Qi Chat Episode #56. You can watch the full Chat here: ... -
Revitalized Flow (32 mins)
Embark on a flowing journey that will leave you feeling fully 'present' and filled with vitality as you move through several Flow Series. In the first, drift like a river through Parting the Clouds, Chest Opening, and Turning the Ball. Next, move into Parting Horse's Mane with gentle expansion an...
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Metal Qigong Routine (16 mins)
Strengthen Metal element and Wei Qi while balancing corresponding organs (Large Intestine/Lung). Remember to focus on deep full breaths during this practice in order to bring healthy Qi into the body! This dynamic routine will support the immune system, increase respiration, warm the body, and li...
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Peaceful Resonance (25 mins)
Let your Qi flow smoothly and your Shen shine bright! Set on the edge of a lush wetland, this routine encourages movement throughout the major joints. Horse stance and healing sounds will tonify the Five Elements and related organs. If you can, allow your sound to ring and resonate loudly! :) If ...
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Flow (27 mins)
Let the river wash away your worries as you practice exercises such as Big Bear, Big Circle, Cloud Hands, Brush Knee and Twist, Drawing the Bow and Clearing the Dan Tian. Movements strengthen the Liver, Gallbladder, and Spleen in TCM, and open the chest, lungs, and mid back. Your mind will feel c...
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Expansive Space (18 mins)
Take a breath, relax, and feel the expansive space within and around you!
Connect to the Qi of the sky above and the earth below you. This routine, filmed on a bed of crunchy oak leaves in the forest canopy, can help you find the 'space' between excessive thoughts and tension. Enjoy the full and ... -
Luohan Qigong Routine (19 min)
Strengthen and revitalize your entire body with one of the oldest Qigong forms! Let your Qi move smoothly as you breathe, stretch and coil! This practice is based on the 'Luohan Hands' Qigong, but has been modified so it is safe and gentle for everyone to practice.
This routine was presented in...
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Soaring Shen (20 mins)
Spread your wings and fly! Awaken a sense of lightness and freedom as you expand to the horizons and let your spirit soar. Inspired by the graceful flight of birds, this empowering routine will guide you on a journey to harmonize your body, mind and spirit. Movements such as ‘Heron Spreads Wings’...
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Activate (22 mins)
Set in a beautiful forest, this routine will get your Qi flowing! Movements such as Separate Heaven and Earth, Big Bear, and Turning the Moon will circulate Qi through all joints, major muscles, meridians, and organ systems. Includes light 'stomping' and exercises to benefit low back, hips, coord...
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Fire Element and Cultivate Heart Qi (17 mins)
Nourish, cultivate and protect your heart Qi with this gentle routine. This routine was presented in "live" Qi Chat #52. For detailed instructions on how to do the movements you can watch the full Qi Chat here: https://qigongforvitality.vhx.tv/videos/july-qi-chat-fire-element-heart
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Free and Easy Liver (15 mins)
Feel 'free and easy' as you balance Wood Element and Liver. Take in bright healing energy and breathe out any tension, stress or worry. You will release excessive emotions with movements such as 'Cleansing the Qi,' 'Lifting the Ball' and 'Embrace the Tree.' Experience a sense of awareness and pr...
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Silk Reeling Routine (19 mins)
Become flexible and supple with Silk Reeling. Increase 'reach' and range of motion with subtle spiral movements. Silk Reeling will leave you feeling "strong and stable like iron, yet soft and flowing like silk!" For detailed instructions on how to do each movement, watch the full "live" Qi Chat h...
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Frolic (16 mins)
A light-hearted practice to lift the spirit and brighten Shen! Animal inspired movements will leave you feeling fully present and engaged with the world. Fly like a bird soaring on the wind of a warm summer evening. Gather Qi with ‘Embrace Lotus’ and let your arms float up with ‘Dancing Like Rain...
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Qigong for Robust Digestion (21 mins)
Soothe Earth element and digestion with this harmonious practice. Includes abdominal massage, walking Qigong, Healing Sounds and Bear Qigong to encourage healthy, robust digestion! This routine was presented at the end of the "live" Qi Chat that can be found here: https://qigongforvitality.vhx.tv...
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Emerging Qi (29 mins)
Embrace full and grounded movements like a seed germinating to life. Invigorate your Qi with patting, swinging and bouncing then allow your 'root energy' to emerge. This is a great routine to do when you are feeling tense or "wound up." You will finish feeling light, fresh and fully Present! *Wh...
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Light Hearted (20 mins)
Lift your Spirit as you nourish Heart and Shen! Feel connected to the present moment while improving balance and coordination through the dynamic movements of compression, expansion, twisting and release. There are some moderately challenging exercises in this routine, so stay within your comfort...
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Cleansing Qigong (19 mins)
Cleanse and clear as you move any stagnant energy. Focus on body, mind and Wei Qi with this gentle practice. You will use plenty of 'sweeping' movements to clear any heaviness, tension or stress. Breathe deep, release, and enjoy! This routine was presented in a "live" Qi Chat which can be found ...
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Swimming Dragon (19 mins)
Swim, dive and flow like an elegant dragon! The 'Swimming Dragon' exercise can be practiced in many ways - from gentle and sweeping to physically engaging and challenging. You can even work up a sweat! Explore by starting slowly and allowing your legs to become stronger and more stable. Over time...
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Expanding the Qi Routine (17 mins)
Expand, brighten and lift your Qi! Visualize your energy expanding all the way to the horizon. Stay grounded, feel connected to your root energy and allow your body to find the healing state! To learn about the concept behind this practice watch the "live" Qi chat where it was originally presente...
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Zheng Healing Qigong Routine (23 mins)
"Zheng" means authentic, upright or real. Connect with your 'authentic self' as you support your body to rejuvenate and heal to its highest potential. Find the 'growth state' in your practice and feel the flow. This routine is from "live" Qi Chat episode #47. If you'd like to learn more about "Zh...
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Sea of Tranquility (25 mins)
Engage body and mind with this circular practice. Movements will strengthen upper, lower and core muscles. Tonify Water, Metal and Earth elements, while allowing plenty of time to breathe deeply into the Dan Tian. Take your time and find your state of tranquility... or as Jeff would say, Tranquil...
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3 Heavens Spacious Version (27 min)
A 'spacious' and minimal cue version of the Three Heavens practice. Once you are familiar with the routine you can use this video to 'sink into' the practice. Strengthen and balance the "Three Heavens" of the body so you feel energized, grounded and connected to your Source Qi. This practice stre...
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Slow Flow (19 mins)
Slow down and take in the ocean energy. Breathe. Feel your Qi flow smoothly as you relax into it. Begin at a natural pace, and gradually try to slow the movements down so you deeply relax and store the Qi. This practice strengthens Water Element, Kidney Qi and yin.
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Gentle Strength (16 mins)
Ground your feet into the Earth, reach the top of your head to the Sky, and connect with your authentic strength! This practice is great to use in the middle of the day or morning to invigorate and circulate the Qi. It includes tapping of 3 acupuncture points to wake up the meridians and collater...