Movement (Donggong)

Spinal Empowerment Qigong

Spinal Empowerment Qigong is a series of 24 unique practices designed to align and empower each of the 24 vertebrae of the spine. Each practice involves specific meditation and movement techniques, focusing on one vertebra at a time to balance Qi energy throughout the body. This holistic approach enhances spinal health and promotes overall well-being by aligning with the natural energy of the universe, greatly enhancing your sense of well-being, calmness, and healing power.

Benefits:
Cervical Vertebrae: Improves neck flexibility, reduces tension headaches.
Thoracic Vertebrae: Enhances respiratory function, alleviates back stiffness.
Lumbar Vertebrae: Strengthens lower back muscles, relieves lower back pain.
Sacral Vertebrae: Supports pelvic health, balances lower body energy.

By practicing Spinal Empowerment Qigong, participants can experience improved posture, reduced pain, enhanced energy flow, and greater overall health. Adapting the practice to certain seasons can provide even more benefits.

8 Cycles

Flow Like Water

8 Cycles is a series of gentle exercises that anyone can safely practice to energize the body and calm the mind. Through the repetition of these eight simple movements, you'll activate your energy centers and massage your internal organs, leaving you feeling nourished and invigorated. As these movements become familiar, they elicit a deep meditative state that transforms into an experience of profound joy and light.

4 Cycles

Build Up Your Immune System

4 Cycles combines Qigong movements and simple breathing techniques to enhance your physical health and strengthen your Guardian Qi, which acts as your body's protective shield. Central to Shaolin martial arts, this practice focuses on enriching physical health and boosting your immune system. Originating from the great spiritual master Bodhidharma, these exercises transformed the weak, sedentary Shaolin monks into vibrant, resilient individuals. Unlock your inner power, mental clarity, well-being, and resilience with 4 Cycles.

Yi Jin Jing

The Original Shaolin Temple Exercise

Over one thousand years ago an Indian monk named Bodhidharma introduced Buddhism to China. According to legend he found the bookish monks living in the monasteries he visited to be weak and lethargic. Believing that strong, healthy bodies enhance spiritual development he created the Yi Jin Jing. The monks he taught became the legendary Shaolin fighting monks.

In this workshop you learn a special breathing technique to strengthen your kidneys and a series of dynamic tension movement exercises designed to strengthen sinews, tonify soft tissue, integrate fascia and skeletal structure, energize bone marrow, and develop real internal power.

This practice is ideal if you lead a sedentary lifestyle or suffer from poor posture and wish to regain bodily strength. It is also recommended for athletes and martial artists who want to reach new levels of peak performance. Men and women of all ages can benefit from this transformative practice.

"Yi Jin Jing strengthens tendons, ligaments, and fascia, the protective sheath that holds the body together. These soft tissues are often ignored by exercise programs but they are the key to awakening real internal power."

12 Cycles Yang

Revitalize your Yang meridians

The exercises that make up 12 Cycle Yang focus on empowering the Yang Meridians which run on the outside of the body.

Using a unique breathing technique and rice bags, the practitioner concentrates Qi Energy into the Yang Meridians to purify and concentrate their Qi. Gradually, the body and the mind become stronger and more resilient.

12 Cycles Yin

Revitalize your Yin meridians

The exercises that make up 12 Cycle Yin focus on empowering the Yin or vulnerable parts of the body.

Using a unique breathing technique and rice bags, the practitioner concentrates Qi Energy into the Yin Meridians to purify and concentrate their Qi. Gradually, the body and the mind become stronger and more resilient.