A discussion on the breathing techniques that can be used while practicing Qigong:
1. Natural Breathing 1:10
2. Dantian Breathing 2:55
3. Box Breathing 4:15
4. Microcosmic Orbit 5:58
Other topics mentioned include special breathing techniques such as: Retaining the Breath, Yang Reinforcing Breathing, Yin Reinforcing Breathing, Fire Breathing, Turtle Breathing (Xi), Back Breathing (Shu), Front Breathing (Ren) and Reverse Breathing.
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