Ba Duan Jin

Chinese Health Qigong Association

Ba Duan Jin (Eight-Section Qigong Exercises)

The practice of these traditional Chinese health and fitness Qigong exercises improves the respiratory system, limb strength, flexibility of the joints and enhances balance.

  1. Holding the hands high with palms up to regulate the internal organs

Helps to ensure proper blood and vital energy circulation inside the organs

  1. Posing as an archer shooting both left and right handed

Helps to develop the muscles of the lower limbs and enhance the balance and coordination

  1. Holding one arm aloft to regulate the functions of the spleen and stomach

Strengthens the minor joints and muscles along the spine, improving flexibility and stability, which helps to prevent and cure ailments of the shoulders and neck

  1. Looking backwards to prevent sickness and strain

Helps improve the movements of the neck and the muscles around the eyes, preventing fatigue of the eyes muscles and disease and injuries of the shoulders, neck and back

  1. Swinging the head and lowering the body to relieve stress

Helps to regulate the inner energy circulation and get rid of internal stress

  1. Moving the hands down the back and legs and touching the feet to strengthen the kidneys

Helps to prevent and treat chronic diseases of the urogenital system by strengthening the kidneys and waist

  1. Thrusting the fists and making the eyes glare to enhance strength

Stimulates the liver channels so as to improve blood circulation and help cultivate vital energy

  1. Raising and lowering the heels to cure diseases

Helps improve blood and inner energy circulation to achieve an internal balance