Daoist Baduan Jin Qigong
The Eight Strands of the Silk Brocade


Background
This ancient Qigong set was recorded in the Yellow Emperors Classic of Internal Medicine: an ancient treatise on health and disease said to have been written by the famous Chinese emperor Huangdi. around 2600 BC..
Over the millennia, almost every Kung Fu style has incorporated versions of these exercises as part of their foundation training, altering the set to emphasise the characteristics of their style.

Benefits
From a TCM perspective, the primary function of Baduan Jin Qigong is to help regulate internal organs and to balance yin and yang. energy of the twelve major organ meridians, and the eight collateral channels.
From a western perspective, it can help, correct posture, and provides a gentle yet effective daily work out for the whole body, whilst being relaxing and calming to perform.
A regular daily practice of this set can improve stamina, breathing, and mobility of the joints, as well as boosting mood and easing pain.

Whats involved
​Eight simple techniques alternate relaxed movement with stretching and strengthening of muscles, tendons, and fascia, combined with specific breathing techniques for reducing stress,  maintaining health,  and supporting the immune system.

Who is it for

​The Eight Strands can be practiced by anyone at any fitness level, start at Level one (Shown below) and grow at your own pace.

​This is the set we recommend to all new students, regardless of their eventual specialty, simple yet effective at every level. Taught at 3 levels of performance to suit all abilities, Level One (1) is shown below. Levels two (2) and three (3) offer increasing benefits, but come with a higher level of fitness requirement and difficulty. 

Shown Below:
Are reminders of some of the lower level techniques.
When practising, remember what you are shown in class.
Always work within your comfort zone.
Here is a demonstration of Supporting the Sky by Keith
Here is Separating Heaven and Earth.
Below is a demonstration of 'Draw A Bow' by Gloria

In brief

Recommended for all new students
This simple set corrects posture, and provides a gentle yet effective daily work out for the whole body

Improve stamina, fitness, mobility, breathing, and mood. 
Level One of our Eight Strands of the Silk Brocade
​ can be practiced by anyone,
​ 
We teach Three (3) levels, with increasing benefits, fitness requirement and difficulty.
To pre order this booklet and dvd at a preferential price, please speak to your teacher, or request a copy via our contact page. 
Below: Punch with firm intention
Below: Wiping the Barrel
Below is Look at the Sky and Ground (Farmer watching crop)
Below Bounce the Heels Seven Times
​(to cure a thousand illnesses)
Below: Wise Owl Looks Backwards