Daoyin 12-Movement Qigong

This beautiful qigong form is thought to be around 2000 years old. Designed for illness prevention and health maintenance, it is a joy to practise. Some of the moves are very challenging so it's important to remember that this may be unaccustomed activity for you and could make you sore if you push too hard. Be moderate in your stances: don't go too low or wide in your horse stance; likewise don't go too low in the cross-legged crouch if it strains too much; if overhead moves are a problem for your shoulders/neck/upper back then bring your arms further forward of the head. Modify any moves as needed and make the form feel beautiful for you. If you need help modifying the moves to suit, come to my classes! 😊
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[@Righteoustiger]

This is an EXCELLENT video! Very well thought out and presented in a clear, informative , and light hearted way. Your knowledge of the 12 movements and teaching style are impressive. Thank you for offering this to the world!

[@JadeLady]

Thank you so much Meghan 🙏🏻 I really appreciate your feedback!

[@snezanadabic7794]

It is such a complete and relaxing streching and energising exercise, well done Suzette! You’ve demonstrated the movements beautifully, excellent tempo, music, voice, instruction and smile! 👏☯️

[@JadeLady]

Thank you so much Snezana! 🙏🏻😘

[@josephinesadiq6132]

Thank you It's Very Beautiful Love

[@JadeLady]

Thank you very much 🙏🏼

[@jamesbarbour6748]

Very impressive and clear instructions

[@JadeLady]

Thank you very much James 🙏🏼

[@margarettravers7138]

Beautiful, you really demonstrated perfectly, I enjoyed immensely

[@JadeLady]

Thank you very much Margaret! 🙏🏼😊

[@carolmurray4253]

Thank you Suzette for this lovely video - what a wonderful form :)

[@JadeLady]

Thank you Carol! 🙏🏻Yes it really is lovely to do 😊

[@Rehjustus]

This is a GREAT! Love, love, love!!!

[@JadeLady]

Thank you very much! 😊🙏🏼

[@elizabethsaggers3054]

Beautiful!!

[@JadeLady]

Thank you very much Elizabeth! 🙏🏻

[@ravindrannarayanaswamy4080]

Very nice

[@JadeLady]

Thank you Ravindran! 🙏🏻

[@WibracjeZdrowia]

Great Video! :)

[@JadeLady]

Thank you very much! 🙏🏼

[@rizalinasalazar5846]

Sharing 🙏😍

[@rodgerhempfing2921]

What is the health benefit of this form? I enjoyed the flow.

[@JadeLady]

Hi Rodger, I think the benefits will vary from person to person depending on their own starting condition, but in general I'd say practising the form regularly will improve strength and endurance across all the major joints and muscle groups; calm the nervous system; improve the ability to focus, improve respiratory function and so much more. This all dependent on practising within your own limits of comfort, synchronising the breath with the movements and keeping your mind on what you are doing. Often it takes a lot of practise before you notice any effects, particularly the calming of the nervous system. You need to be able to relax and flow with the form and not wrestle with it to feel the benefits. This is just my opinion - I haven't read any research specifically on the effects of this form in particular.

[@rodgerhempfing2921]

@@JadeLady thanks for your explanation. I have asthma so I am always keen on anything that works the Lung meridian. Such as the archer movement in 8 silk brocade.

[@JadeLady]

@@rodgerhempfing2921 I'd say there's a number of these moves that target the lung meridian, but if you really want to challenge your lungs, Wild Geese Land on the Beach will do the job - knees and hips permitting. I find that one really hard to synchronise with the breath, but very satisfying.

[@rodgerhempfing2921]

@@JadeLady I don't have that much flexibility any more ,sadly. Does your school do the lotus form? That's nice to do.

[@JadeLady]

@@rodgerhempfing2921 Yes, I love the lotus.

[@arlettetwersky5839]

This is so lovely to watch. I've seen the individual movements done by others but it's wonderful to see the whole set performed and explained. Just shared at @morechi4me

[@JadeLady]

Thank you very much! 🙏🏼😊