Long Practices (all routines over 15 mins)

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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Long Practices (all routines over 15 mins)
  • Simple Mindful Breathing Intro (4 mins)

    An introduction to the Simple Mindful Breathing routine: https://qigongforvitality.vhx.tv/long-practices/videos/simple-mindful-breathing-20-mins . Jeff discusses the purpose of the routine, which is more of 'time to practice' rather than exercises that need to be followed. Bring attention to your...

  • Embrace Lotus (34 mins)

    Nourish Heart and expand Shen with this gentle sitting routine. The lotus represents a flower so beautiful - that emerges from the muddy water. Our tension, worries and fears are like the muddy water. When we relax and let the Spirit settle, it allows our body and mind to 'come to centre' and hea...

  • Warm Heart (27 mins)

    Let your heart, Spirit, and Shen feel soft, abundant and warm! Set among cinnamon colored rock formations with the scent of wild sage in the air, this routine will strengthen the heart organ, meridian and element, allowing you to feel relaxed, Present and full of Spirit! This practice can be used...

  • Awaken Yang (17 mins)

    Awaken, brighten and warm your Qi with this energizing practice. Join Jeff in a lush wetland as you invigorate Qi in the shoulders, neck, back, and lower body. An excellent morning practice for days that require a lot of energy output or if you have been sitting for a long period of time. Enjoy!

  • Heart Healing (22 mins)

    Move energy outwards from the centre of the body as you release any physical tension or worries held in the chest. From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, this routine strengthens the heart and associated physical and emotional states. This includes a "busy mind" at night and repetitive ...

  • Qi Gong for Healthy Lungs (24 mins)

    An intermediate routine to strengthen the "Metal Element" and lungs. Open the chest and breathe deeply. Fluid movements similar to "Qi Flow" make the routine feel like an elegant dance. An excellent practice to keep your immune system in top condition. Filmed in the beautiful mountains of the Koo...

  • Lift Your Sprit (33 mins)

    Breathe deep as you invigorate your body and lift your Spirit! Join Jeff in a sea of Camas flowers as you strengthen your core, lower body and stability while uplifting your mood. Excellent for raising 'vibration' so you can connect with the innate wisdom of your higher self. Enjoy!
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  • Release the Upper Gate (28 mins)

    A 'functional' routine designed for relief and prevention of neck tension. This is more of a 'problem-solving' video for those who sit at a desk for long periods of time and then notice tension in their neck. If you suffer from neck tension due to forward-head posture, then you'll find this extre...

  • Sitting Qigong (15 mins)

    A lovely seated routine that is yin in nature, easy to do and gentle on the body. If you have restrictions, pain or range of motion problems, this routine may be beneficial. While Qigong can help your body in many ways, this particular practice will help you enter the 'flow state.' When you exper...

  • Gentle Yang Qigong - Spacious version (18 mins)

    A 'spacious' version of the 'Gentle Yang' routine. Minimal cues so you can sink into your practice and allow your Qi and Yang to accumulate. Helpful for strengthening kidney Qi, promoting better sleep and balancing hormones. Feel your Ming Men energy become vibrant! Join Jeff in the early morning...

  • Wu Ji Qigong (30 mins)

    Enter into a state of stillness. "Wu" means emptiness, "Ji" means great. Stand in 'Wu Ji' posture also called 'Ready Position,' and feel your practice deepen. Settle a busy mind, reduce stress and encourage the body and mind to heal. This routine is from the "live" Qi Chat on 'Wu Ji Qigong'. To l...

  • Growth (32 mins)

    Open your mind and spirit to new possibilities, healing, and growth. Plant your feet firmly on the Earth, extend the crown of your head to the Sky and allow your Qi to cultivate and grow. Join Jeff at a crisp lake with misty mountains in the distance. This practice will 'root' the energy and leav...

  • Gratitude to Stillness (31 mins)

    Take a moment to send gratitude to your body with this gentle practice. Move Qi through the meridians while appreciating all the good work that your body does! Transitioning from movement to stillness will relax the physical body while teaching the mind to gracefully shift from yang to yin energy.

  • Spring Liver Wood Routine (19 mins)

    Move Qi through the chest, ribs, Liver and Gallbladder meridian. An excellent practice for the Spring time, though it can be done any time of the year, especially for Liver Qi stagnation and stress. There are a few challenging exercises, so listen to your body, take the movements slowly and allow...

  • Big Bear (22 mins)

    Feel in harmony with nature and discover the energy of 'Big Bear.' An empowering routine that will leave you feeling connected to the natural world around you and your own inner strength. This routine features the Big Bear Swaying exercise, that invigorates the Qi and relaxes the neck and back. J...

  • Silent Qigong Push Routine (16 min)

    A silent, music-only version of one of Jeff's most popular videos on YouTube - 'Qigong for Anxiety.' Follow along and get into your own groove. Find your 'flow state' as you breathe deep and coordinate breath with movement. Notice how your day gets better after this routine - like pushing the 're...

  • Big Beautiful Brain (31 mins)

    Enhance memory, creativity and connection. Your brain will feel big and beautiful after this stimulating routine! Contralateral movement combined with expansive reach will engage the brain and boost cognitive function. Enjoy feeling clear-headed and ready to absorb new information and experiences!

  • Reel-ly Nice Qigong (40 mins)

    Based on the practice of "Silk Reeling" - a graceful circular movement that will help unlock the joints and soft tissue while moving the Qi smoothly throughout the body. You can watch a short intro to the practice here: https://qigongforvitality.vhx.tv/videos/introduction-to-the-reel-ly-nice-rou...

  • Heart Healing Routine (22 mins)

    Relax, release and enter into Flow state with this gentle Heart Healing practice. Let go of worries from the past and connect to the 'present.' Feel your Shen expand and let your inner light shine! This routine is from "live" Qi Chat Episode # 36, where Jeff discussed the idea of heart-centered Q...

  • Winter Qigong (20 mins)

    Plant your feet firmly on the ground and warm your body and heart! Focus is on lower and middle body strength, stability and coordination. An excellent practice to invigorate Qi throughout the body. This routine is from "live" Qi Chat Episode # 35. For instructions and practice pointers, you can ...

  • 5 Element Qigong (30 mins)

    A basic Five Element practice that can be used 3 to 4 times per week to balance and support all elements and internal organs in the body. Includes: Fire (Heart and Small Intestine), Earth (Spleen and Stomach), Wood (Liver and Gallbladder), Water (Kidney and Bladder) and Metal (Lung and Large Inte...

  • The Golden Vessel (31 mins)

    A gentle practice to strengthen Dan Tian (lower heaven) Kidney Qi, and the function of the Bladder. Spinal Twisting stimulates the Shu Transporting points while focusing on the 'lower jiao' organs that are responsible for a strong functioning bladder. Take a deep breath, warm the Golden Vessel, a...

  • Tap and Release Qigong Practice (28 mins)

    A tapping and patting practice that can be added before or after any regular Qigong routine. Great to use in the middle of the day if you've been sitting a long time, or just feel the need to move your Qi. This routine is from "live" Qi Chat Episode # 33. Learn more about it by watching the full ...

  • Qigong for Warmth (20 mins)

    Breathe, relax and "pump the Qi'" as your body warms up and your mind becomes clear! This routine is from "live" Qi Chat Episode # 32. You can watch the full Qi Chat here: https://qigongforvitality.vhx.tv/videos/november-qi-chat-qigong-for-warmth-90-mins