Health Qi Gong
Gentle Practices for Health and Wellbeing
Health Qi Gong is a collection of traditional Chinese movement practices developed to support physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
Although each form has its own history and emphasis, they all combine gentle movement, relaxed breathing and mindful awareness. They are suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities, with many movements easily adapted for individual needs.
At Movement In Mind we teach a number of Health Qi Gong forms. Each offers a slightly different focus, allowing you to explore practices that best suit your interests and goals.
Which Practice Is Right for You?
Whether you’re looking to improve flexibility, develop strength, reduce stress or simply enjoy gentle movement, there’s no single “best” Qi Gong practice.
Many people enjoy exploring several forms over time.
Eight Treasures (Ba Duan Jin)
A classic sequence of eight movements that gently mobilises the whole body.
Particularly suitable for:
- beginners
- flexibility
- posture
- general wellbeing
Five Animal Frolics
Inspired by the movements of the tiger, deer, bear, monkey and bird.
Develops:
- mobility
- coordination
- playful movement
- balance
Yi Jin Jing
A more strengthening sequence focusing on stretching, posture and developing resilient movement.
Suitable for people who enjoy a slightly more physically challenging practice.
Ma Wang Dui Dao Yin Shu
An elegant sequence based on ancient silk manuscripts discovered in the Han Tombs.
Emphasises:
- flowing movement
- coordination
- mobility
- breathing
Vision Improvement Gong
A gentle practice traditionally associated with supporting eye health and relaxation.
Encourages:
- relaxed focus
- neck mobility
- body awareness
Other Practices
As our programme develops we’ll continue adding guides to the Health Qi Gong practices taught within Movement In Mind.
Choosing a Practice
There’s no need to choose the “perfect” Qi Gong.
Each practice develops awareness, coordination, breathing and gentle movement in slightly different ways.
Many people find they naturally develop favourites while enjoying the variety that different forms offer.