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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Grounded (45 mins)
Rooted and centered. You can handle anything! Visualize a giant Oak tree with roots deep into the earth providing a solid foundation. Grounded both mentally and physically. Re-energize as you draw energy into the body and down the legs. Brighten your mind as you take in the beauty of Camas flower...
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Fall Qigong and Healing Sounds Routine (25 mins)
Take a deep breath, let your 'harvest energy' flow and send your healing sounds out to the world! Enjoy a Fall Qigong practice along with the six healing sounds. This routine is from "live" Qi Chat Episode #31. To learn more about it, watch the full Qi Chat here: https://qigongforvitality.vhx.tv/...
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Return to Centre (32 mins)
Imagine a tree blowing in the wind. If the tree has strong roots, it will be stable. When the wind stops, the tree stops moving and “returns to centre.” The idea is to build up your skill to come back to centre. This allows you to weather life’s storms and return to your own solid ground. Movemen...
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Circular Flow (20 mins)
Feel your body and muscles relax with Circular Flow. Movements are "circular," gentle and particularly helpful for softening tightness in the joints and fascia, while encouraging smooth Qi flow through the meridians. Beneficial for the liver, heart and sanjiao systems. Supports mental cognition a...
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Sleep Routine with Acupressure (18 mins)
Sleep well with this peaceful routine. Let go of any tension, worries or excess thoughts. Follow along and use acupressure points to enhance the effect: Taiyang, Neiguan (PC6), Shenmen (HT7), Fengchi (GB 20), and Anmian. Enjoy an evening by the sea as gulls glide by and the sky turns to dusk. Wa...
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General Qi Circulation (25 mins)
A great routine for everyday practice. Focus on breath work and breathing IN positive vibrant energy while breathing OUT any stress. Includes tonifying exercises such as "Tiger Emerging" to build up the Yang energy and "Prayer Wheel" to support the Yin energy. The sequence in this routine is desi...
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Bone Marrow and Brain Washing Qigong (20 mins)
The classic "Bone and Marrow Washing" Qigong practice that was presented in the September 2021 "live" Qi Chat. You can watch the full length Qi Chat here: https://qigongforvitality.vhx.tv/videos/sept-qi-chat-bone-marrow-washing-qigong-85-mins
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Gentle Yang Qigong (18 mins)
Build Yang energy in a calm and gentle way. Exercises are done in a very slow manner and with focused intention. Simple movements when done slowly have a stronger effect. Most routines to build Yang are more vigorous, but this one is gentle and calm. Keep your pace very slow and your feet grounde...
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Resilient (27 mins)
Build your immunity, lung energy, and resilience with this routine in the middle of scenic Stanley park in Vancouver, BC. This practice features stimulation of acupressure point Lung 1 (Zhong fu) or 'Central Palace,' an excellent point for increasing Lung Qi. Along with Canada geese, the mountai...
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Midday Shibashi -15 (15 mins)
Come alive with this mid-day 'reset.' Take in the energy of a majestic forest as you release tension and refresh the mind with Shibashi-15. Each exercise is practiced five times and will give your an afternoon boost to replenish body and mind. Get ready to restore and reset. For a short introduct...
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Strong and Stable (31 mins)
Strengthen legs, feet and hips with this peaceful practice. Join Jeff as the sun sets on a grassy seaside meadow. This routine will increase stability and foundational strength in the lower body. Building stability and strength will benefit your Qigong practice and functional movement in everyday...
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Cleansing and Clearing (16 mins)
You will feel lighter after this one! Take a deep breath and return to a state of balance. A simple practice to help release 'negative energy' (stagnant Qi) and foster a state of Flow and "Wu Wei." This routine is from "live" Qi Chat Episode #28. Watch the full Qi Chat to learn more about it: htt...
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Circular Serenity (26 mins)
Embrace the serenity of circles! Feel a sense of peace with graceful circular movements as you connect to the world around you. Notice a sense of Flow with Nine Circles - Middle to Lower Heaven, Smiling Shen to the Horizon, and Two Wind Gusts to the Ears. This mindful practice will leave you feel...
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Nourish Ren (28 mins)
An exquisite combination of circular movements, abdominal massage, Swimming Dragon and healing sounds to encourage smooth digestion and balanced hormones. Gentle pummeling, light tapping and Dantian breathing will move Qi and promote a strong and rooted Shen. Nourish your Ren meridian, stomach, s...
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Clarity (28 mins)
Find clarity as you nourish your eyes and vision. Gentle acupressure to relax eyes, face and head combined with body movements to circulate Qi through the liver, kidneys and mingmen. Find insight in your everyday life! Please watch the introduction video to learn about the movement called "Sweepi...
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Immuni Qi (41 mins)
A routine to unite us in resilience and strength! Qigong to help keep your immune system, lungs, respiratory system and resilience strong. Feel your wei qi expand with each inhalation. Light stomach massage, tapping along lung meridian and acupressure on immune points - Hegu (LI4), Fengchi (GB 20...
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7 Movements of Qigong Practice (19 mins)
Engage your body through the seven core movements as presented in "live" Qi Chat Episode #26. Connect with your body as you sink into each movement. For deeper explanation, watch the full Qi Chat here: https://qigongforvitality.vhx.tv/videos/may-qi-chat-90-mins.
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Yin Yang Balance (35 mins)
Balance Yin and Yang through all meridians and internal organs. Harmonize meridians of the arms and legs to increase circulation around Mingmen and Dantian. An excellent practice for grounding energy, balancing hormones (for both women and men) and connecting with your root. Join Jeff and Penny (...
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Swinging Chakra Balance (20 mins)
Swinging arms and spinal twisting to lift your spirit and leave you feeling relaxed, limber and at ease. Journey through Chakra areas and associated physical and emotional connections. Strengthen Mingmen 'gate of fire' as you connect to 'root', Dantian, solar plexus, heart and throat. Plenty of a...
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8 Pieces of Brocade Classic Qigong Routine
A classic Qigong routine that is excellent for strengthening the muscles, tendons and joints. Not only is it helpful for your physical body, but it also stimulates all 12 regular meridians. Used to strengthen your body and slow down the aging process; it's a routine you can practice the rest of y...
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Slow Flowing Yin (21 mins)
Nourish and restore the yin of the spleen, liver, and kidneys with this slow and mindful practice. Join Jeff on a snowy day and allow yourself to slow down. Extend awareness from the centre of your body to your fingertips and toes. Unwind from the hustle and bustle and feel your mind settle. Embr...
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Release Internal Resistance (19 mins)
Are you trying to make a change in your life? Get ready to set your intention, release old thought patterns, and move beyond. Combine Qigong, EFT tapping, and intention to release any internal resistance that may be holding you back. This gentle practice will help you release anything you are rea...
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Classic 18 Minute Routine (18 mins)
The "Classic 18 Minute" is where it all began! This routine has been practiced by many people all around the world and was the first one ever filmed (produced on DVD back in the day!). Here it is re-done in an old growth forest. An excellent routine for daily practice to circulate Qi in all merid...
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Fully Flowing Sitting Routine (46 mins)
Strengthen all Five Elements with this flowing routine. All while in a seated position! Join Jeff in the lush, moss covered forest as you move and build your Qi! Increase circulation in the shoulders, neck, middle, and upper back through a series of 'tensing and relaxing' while practicing "Retain...