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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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...
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Embracing Heart (34 mins)
An intermediate practice to cultivate stillness, clarity, and tranquility with a range of dynamic movements such as Cleansing the Qi, Tiger Grasps Prey, Cloud Hands and Pointing at the Stars. Connect with the feelings of your heart, body and mind as you embark on a journey that culminates with th...
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Simplici-Qi Daily Practice (28 mins)
A refreshing routine in the midst of a lush forest. Feel grounded in the earth while your upper body is connected to the sky. Simple movements with powerful effects on hip, knee and ankle stability. Improve balance and coordination with side steps and contra-lateral movements as you gracefully sh...
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Sending Light (33 mins)
Connect to kindness and compassion as you embark on a complete Five Element balancing routine. Send vibrant positive light to areas of your body that may need it. Naturally come into balance as you visualize warm, healing energy. Move through each of the five elements: Wood, Fire, Metal, Earth an...
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Simple Mindful Breathing (20 mins)
Drift into a state of peaceful zen. A mindfulness practice for the 'here and now'. Designed to quiet the thoughts and bring you into the moment with gentle movement and observation of breath. Follow Jeff's movements or do your own, as you see fit. Give yourself the gift of 'space and time' where ...
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Mindfulness Qigong (20 mins)
Be present, attentive, and mindful with this simple routine. Connecting with Dan Tian, Yong Quan, and Bai hui will leave you feeling grounded, rooted, and mentally uplifted. Excellent for a mid-day pick up or a morning routine. While the exercises are simple, maintaining mindfulness throughout th...
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Daymaker (48 mins)
Feel a sense of harmony and total balance with "Daymaker!" This routine will help strengthen all 5 elements - Earth, Fire, Water, Metal, and Wood and will leave you feeling grounded and rooted, as well as energized and full of vitality! A very complete routine, excellent for daily practice. This ...
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Qigong for Emotional Release (25 mins)
Feeling turmoil, frustrated or irritable? This routine is for you! Movements to release emotions so that you no longer hold them in your body. Learn which meridians are affected by each of the exercises, with particular focus on the liver and gallbladder. Includes a swinging arm series will shake...
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Qigong for Water Element and Kidney Energy (28 mins)
Strengthen the Water element and kidney energy. Movements to tonify Yang and activate Ming Men and Dan Tian. A powerful routine that stimulates ALL meridians in the body. It's best to do this one in the morning or mid afternoon as you will feel energized and invigorated afterwards. An excellent t...
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Stability (31 mins)
Feel strong, grounded, and stable! This is a practice that strengthens the legs, hips, back, core muscles, and helps the qi flow smoothly through all the meridians in the lower body. Movements are slightly faster and will give your body a good workout! Includes exercises that can strengthen the s...
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Move Lower Heaven (20 min)
Dan Tian or 'Lower Heaven' is an important energy center of the body, located a few inches below the belly button. When 'lower heaven' is strong you will have good energy, a clear mind and strong immune system. A strong Dan Tian will allow for increased benefit from your Qigong practice. Join Jef...
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Rise and Shine! (1 hour)
Rise and shine with this early morning routine! Qigong with positive affirmations and lots of bouncing and swinging arm exercises. A brisk routine that will make you feel alive! Watch as the sun rises throughout this practice. Filmed in the early morning on Mount Tolmie.
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Open to the Horizon (27 mins)
Open to the horizon and welcome a new day with this inviting routine! Follow along as Jeff guides you through 'Parting Horse's Mane' in a slow and methodical method culminating with a beautiful contralateral sequence that awakens the brain and improves balance and coordination. You will feel ment...
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Cultivate - Seated Routine (17 mins)
Sit with Jeff on this rock above the city and cultivate your energy! Feel energy flow down from the sky and into your body. A wonderful "moving meditation" in a seated position that will consolidate Qi and leave you feeling strong - both physically and mentally. An excellent routine for days when...
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May the Fourth Be With You :) (24 min)
Connect and harmonize with your internal rhythm. Tune in to your own heart beat while breathing and relaxing. This will unwind your body and settle your mind, helping you feel 'present' as you connect with your most primordial rhythm. *If you haven't seen it yet, be sure to watch the introduction...
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Inner Stillness (17 mins)
Inner Stillness is a horse stance practice that helps you find a sense of peace, strength and stillness. Time seems to pass quickly as you move through various horse stances and the stepping exercises. Feel Qi from the earth get drawn up, while energy from the sky flows down. There are reminders ...
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Warming Routine (27 mins)
Warm your body and improve your circulation. A great routine for the cold season. If you're the person who always needs an extra sweater and has cold hands and feet then this is the routine for you! Warm up and improve your vitality. In this routine, Jeff focuses on warming the core and the extre...