Morning Dragon Qigong for Longevity at Japan's Imose Falls

Morning Dragon Qigong: Unlocking Longevity at Imose Falls, Japan.
This video includes Spinal Enlivening Movements, Swimming Dragon Qigong, Dragon Daoyin exercises, Silk Reeling Qigong, and Mindful Moving Meditation.
In Qigong, the Dragon is a metaphor for the Spine. Keeping the spine supple and healthy is a major part of the Qigong philosophy of longevity. This is because the spine is made of so many different joints and bones that can deteriorate with age. But also because the spine is the central structural support of the body, and the largest pathway of energy. The spine even plays a role in preventing cognitive decline, by shuttling cerebrospinal fluid to the brain, which the brain uses to flush waste products during sleep. This process is helped by mobilizing the spine in its full, natural range of motion, especially in the morning after a long immobile sleep, or during the day after long periods of sitting.
The movements in this set are:
1. Knocking on the Door of Life
2. Swimming Dragon - Wide Stance
3. Horse Stance
4. Move the Body Like a River
5. Swimming Dragon - Narrow Stance
6. Dragon Stretches Its Tail
7. The Wave
8. The Waterfall
9. Reverse Prayer Neck Circles
10. Shaking Off Stagnant Qi
11. Rowing the Boat
12. Kneading Dough
13. Upholding the Moon
14. Centering
15. Bamboo in the Wind
Video recorded, edited, written, and performed by Nick Loffree.
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Health disclaimer: Please consult your physician before doing any of these exercises.

[@elainehewitt6813]

You’re the best Nick Loffree!!!!

[@yogawithnicolespirit]

Wonderful dragon practise, I loved every move. It was so calming to hear the waterfall in such a beautiful setting with your excellent instruction and peaceful voice.

[@TheNickLoffree]

Thanks Nicole!

[@kennethspeering2922]

Oh I needed this, I have been with a stomach virus or something doe the last 4 days. . At 64 I started Qi Gong about 9 months ago and it has been such an improvement overall, Even my 2 horses and goats are thankful I do it. 😄. By the way I have been sleeping in a hammock for 5 years and sleep better as well. I am so thankful for you.

[@TheNickLoffree]

Love it!

[@212gloreUP]

I am asthmatic and always exacerbate with more vigorous exercise. I started with Qigong not even 60 days ago and I am finding my overall exercise tolerance is slowly but surely increasing. It has also really helped with work stress and I can see how much more focused I am. Thank you.

[@TheNickLoffree]

That is all so amazing to hear! Good job and keep it up!

[@Teezyboi_88]

Thank you for the AM QI activation! I'm proud to be doing Qigong for the last year with Nick. I felt that I grew so much just having you and others helping along my journey! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@TheNickLoffree]

Well thanks and you’re welcome ✌️😄

[@chiggys.587]

Loved your session! Also, you were in a soothing and beautiful location. I love waterfalls!!!

[@lindahamm5440]

Good morning from Nova Scotia🙏This was a wonderful practice with beautiful scenery, love swimming dragon and all it does for mind and body. Thank you Nick for all you do for this community and for sharing beautiful Japan moments…❤

[@rainbow.magic.]

I'm in Novaa Scotia too!😊

[@TheNickLoffree]

Aw ur welcome!

[@wkwsiam]

Thanks Nick - Have practiced Tai Chi short form for many years! Find that Qikong easier as I age!

[@evidhazelbower1527]

It's been a little while since I've done this wonderful session. So many options that you give us. All are so wonderful. And now to swim through my day. Thank you , Nick !

[@melaniegrace2392]

It's wonderful to find this outdoor routine first thing in the morning. A perfect way to start the day. Thank you Nick.

[@minireshala8171]

Nick I will dead for this beautiful nature. I’m jealousies in you. I love your videos so much, that I find today. Very beautiful content thanks 🙏

[@TheNickLoffree]

Aw thank you! Im happy you enjoy the videos :)

[@larissav2397]

Hi, you are such an experience teacher, I am happy to have found your channel. All your videos are top notch. Thanks a lot. Your fan and supporter from another continent. L, f, 67

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[@TheNickLoffree]

Gosh thanks!

[@amandaveth9423]

That was an amazing practice, thank you Nick! 🐲

[@anitaszabolcsky9707]

Great practice. Swimming Dragon is my favorite. Thank you.

[@naomilim2378]

yet another great routine. thank you for helping so many people find good health

[@riekje1974]

Thank you! I am fairly new to qigong. Your lessons are really easy to follow and to understand without subtitles (Not native english speaker here).

[@EveCostarelliAlwaysBeDancing]

Good morning Nick! Such a beautifully flowing class. Thank you

[@rdnkbeauty]

Exactly what I have been wanting, I'll be performing this when I first awaken and right before a strength or cardio workout. Been following you for a year plus know. STILL MY FAV TEACHER!!😊 Ps... love that you are in Japan... I am a black belt in Shorin Ryu Shorinkan (roots in Okinawa)

[@TheNickLoffree]

Oh cool! I’m hoping to learn some okinawan karate when we live there next. Maybe from a 100 year old sensei 😆😆😆

[@hexsprite]

I heard about Qi Gong superpowers, but I didn't know 'vanishing act' was on the list. 😄 Looking forward to your next video, 'Invisibility for Beginners.' Hope I can see you in it!

[@TheNickLoffree]

😆

[@24sparker24]

Awesome. Love your gentle voice and great explanations. Thank you 🙏

[@christinaangaran9647]

Thank you so much for this amazing session!

[@briancook3478]

Thanks Nick! This is very nice.

[@SValadezEnsemble]

this is the most beautiful location for Qi Gong or really ANYTHING thank you NICK xox

[@TheNickLoffree]

Pretry cool right?!

[@janicealderson4329]

Where is that Nick? We live in a beautiful place similar to that in S France with gauges and beautiful running water, where we can swim to get away from the mosquitoes. Struck by the oranges whites and grays of rocks. Wonderful morning exercise - thank you so much! I have lost my teacher for Qigong as going to Art class now and can't afford both!

[@livbradley4577]

Amazing!!!i woke up stiff and miserable this was a beautiful practice thank you

[@PetPhotographyMN]

Outstanding video, Nick. Thank you.

[@cindymurphy9181]

Good morning thank you so much that was so nice ❤

[@user-nq7my5uy1z]

Thank you for this beautiful practice in a gorgeous setting. So happy I discovered you!!! Always feel more aligned for my day when I practice qigong, even as a beginner.

[@candacedalrymple4171]

Most excellent Nick, 20 meaning minutes ! Loved this fluid practise 😊☀

[@cyclocrossthesea-lionman1824]

Best chi gong tutorial I've ever experienced on KZbin. Now I have to get practising, I have terrible coordination 😂😂

[@TheNickLoffree]

Wow, thank you! 😂 it gets easier for sure!

[@mariabips3550]

Thankful for your instruction. I think this one helps me live fully with my spinal stenosis!

[@maria._.p]

Nice Nick thank you 💫

[@petramalan3809]

Thank you for helping me to calm and focus, being fidgety in nature- this is the most wonderful way to start my day in a quiet manner, slowing me down before I start to tackle the tasks of the day haphazard and putting a little order in my chaos😂

[@cindymay6161]

so great thank you. love how you break the movements down

[@amandaromain6329]

🙏 Every day Nick. 🙏

[@Teezyboi_88]

Loving the water element aspect!

[@debbage4433]

Beautiful as always❤

[@vicenodice]

Thank you brother Nick. you have been my preferred Qigong channel for over 3 years now, devouring your classes. So grateful for my growth through you. Love you and bless your Soul

[@thesunforest5178]

I didn‘t even know that the dragon stands for the spine and wasn‘t even looking for a Qigong exercise for my back - but it is always much needed as I have a lot of back pain. Thank you for this session🙏

[@SylviaZoe1]

I love this beautiful practice. My body feels so relaxed and freed up. Thank you so much for your practices.

[@poetry2024]

Nick, this is a nourishing ritual. I feel calm, centred and yet more alive and that aliveness is contained which means it's not spilling over and then dissipating. I appreciate your gentle voice, without music. You do find some magical locations which means you probably need to hike a long way to get there and present your Taoist wisdom. Thank you for sharing your essence. (from Australia).

[@TheNickLoffree]

That’s amazing to hear, I’m so glad it affected you in that way :) This one was actually an unusually short hike 🤓 Just a 2 minute walk up from a Shinto shrine. They usually build them near a source of clean running water so it can be used in the fountains. Such a fun place!

[@petramalan3809]

Best start to Xmas , I can face the rest of the day with sanity now 😂thank you 😊

[@evidhazelbower1527]

I always love the Dragons. And by flowing water , even better. This leaves me feeling relaxed and energised . A wonderful routine. Thank you, Nick.

[@TheNickLoffree]

Thanks Evid!

[@Laneyharbor11]

Love swimming Dragon classes, and the location is spectacular! It enhances the feeling of calm and relaxation. Thank you so much, Nick!

[@andreapilarova8356]

Excellent! Thank you very mutch.

[@JulieSimmonsAST]

A perfect morning practice. As always, many thanks!

[@rachelmetherel]

That was delightful 😌

[@MrAmapedro]

I wonder how much time you need to shoot and edit these videos.😊 Thanks for the lesson and the scenery! Amazing spot. Enter Dragon😄

[@TheNickLoffree]

It does take quite a bit of my week up 😂 So much fun though. Thanks for appreciating!

[@FreyaGem]

Somehow I missed this one when it first came out. I felt the most luscious cooling sensation in the vertebrae at the base of my neck after all the dragon daoyin. Really beautiful set! Thanks, Nick.

[@cindymurphy9181]

Thank you Nick really relaxing ❤

[@lizanderson290]

Well, it's been a while since I've done any swimming dragon and I really enjoyed this version. Love the attention to the spine. Thank you, Nick, for all that you do. 😃

[@danielacanticas8981]

Nick, thank you for such a perfect practice. I felt all this energy flowing. Thanks!

[@TheNickLoffree]

Awesome!

[@jacquelinepolk3938]

Thank you so much for this wonderful experience. I feel better today.❤❤❤

[@pamelaimbesi1220]

That was Amazing! I Love the focus on the Cerebral Spinal Fluid 🙏🌀✨

[@TheNickLoffree]

⚡️⚡️

[@jo-josuds]

Thank you Nick. I find the Dragon to be a favourite. Much Love

[@angelsilverstarguitar11]

Beautiful routine

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Happy Thanksgiving 🍁 This channel, which I started following this year, is one of the things I am most thankful for in 2023. I’m seriously thinking of signing up for teacher training so I can dive deeper.

[@shannonmcbride8106]

Love the swimming dragon routine and love the setting. Thank you!

[@anapaularenedo1884]

I am spending most of my days studying either in a sitting or lying position. This practice has helped me so much. I feel like I've just oiled all my joints. Thank you 🙏😊

[@annrobillard6340]

love this. thanks nick.

[@leoniea138]

Great workout

[@rainbow.magic.]

I really like this movement! I have been doing it everyday this week. I love that I even break a sweat doing this one.

[@soniacravillon2675]

Dank u Nick ik ben mijn dag goed begonnen plus ik geniet van de beelden van de omgeving ,zo rmooi en relackcent

[@asadik76]

Thank you just what was needed today! Not sure if it was the light or you have coloured your hair- either way, scrubbed up well Nick

[@TheNickLoffree]

Haha thanks! Maybe the japanese food 😁

[@daniellekniedler5425]

Loved this sequence for the morning! Beautiful setting. Enjoy your upcoming trip to Japan!

[@anattacartier2815]

Yes, what a glorious practice! Well done, loved it!

[@TheNickLoffree]

Thanks! 😆

[@sigibomba]

Thank you. it felt like purifying. the body and soul. i felt the sea in me, after long time of being away from the beach. Warm hugs from Israel.

[@johannaholmer6331]

What a wonderful start of the day! Thank you so much for the wellbeing you help generate in the world 💚

[@tothebeatmald]

Very cool!!! You have been instrumental in my healing. I love the idea that I can heal others with my energy. Are your classes created for this purpose? Tell me more please. How do I sign up?

[@TheNickLoffree]

I don’t currently have a specialized “Qi Emission Therapy” course, but my Teacher Training will cultivate a pretty powerful energy body that will take you in that direction.

[@TheNickLoffree]

Learn more about my programs at nickloffree.com

[@suerussell328]

What an amazing setting and impactful practice to start my day! Thank you for sharing your adventure in this beautiful place. My body mind and spirit are renewed by clearing the stangnant swamp! Love the feelings evoked with your cues.💜😀

[@alexhedgehog7242]

Loved it. Thanks

[@lizbethclay1177]

Thanks!

[@nettyvandermeijde9598]

Another great practice. You're such a kind soul to do this for us, Nick! Thank you!

[@carolinecorcoran955]

Brilliant, thanks Nick 💜

[@amybernard4638]

Amazing!

[@jyoung11650]

Beautiful practice at a gorgeous waterfall. What makes the rocks look orange/yellow?

[@hew195050]

Love Ya Nick!!!!

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I loved how Nick disappeared at the end. My cat was sleeping at the time, unable to tell me if I too disappeared😊

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Amazon Nick!

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Thankju ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lindahenderson1940]

Beautiful practice. Did this at 4 a.m. to get ready for the day. Not quite sunrise here in Wakefield, Quebec - with winter hours settling in!

[@vanuffelen1]

This routine is one I like coming back to again and again. Kind of nice to fall back in and immersing oneself completely to the fullest. What makes a perfect set of moves for every morning or evening is still a question for me.? Can you recommend a set? Thanks for sharing and taking the time to consider. 😊

[@helgabastidagarcia9325]

Thank you ❤

[@pocogozo]

That was wonderful. Like so many others I have had lower back pain. Intuitively I experienced this as just the righr sequence. Plus I found your voice very calming. Thank you so much Nick!

[@esterm.641]

Wow so beautiful

[@ckhprojectpro777]

What a great session. Thank you. And such a beautiful location. I really appreciate how you find such lovely examples of nature to integrate into the practice and share them. I am looking to find a quiet place outdoors to practice also I feel it would enhance the experience.

[@bichu232]

Yes I liked this.

[@NAA4242]

Thank you

[@lizbethclay1177]

feeling wonder and I thank you..

[@dxcyogi]

thank you - great morning practice - love the setting

[@vanuffelen1]

Arigato Gozaimas.

[@meedy92]

Hey Nick can you do any exercises to help reverse kyphosis or hunched upper back & improve posture?

[@TheNickLoffree]

I think these would be helpful! Also spinal chord breathing is a go-to. That’s in a few of my videos, including my most recent “evening qigong in okinawa”

[@Theplanetdreamers]

Thanks for this amazing session I feel so grateful and honestly I feel amazing 💜🌍🙏🏻

[@michelleitaliano6004]

In a beautiful setting a beautiful practice thank you so much

[@ChristyN2530]

I have been following you for several years now and (for me) this is the best short one you have ever done :) My body always loves swimming dragon. I can always pause at each movement and go slower and add more repetitions if I want a longer practice. Thank You! Happy Thanksgiving (even though your in Japan)

[@TheNickLoffree]

Aw thanks so much, that feedback means a lot! And thank you, we are actually having a big feast later this week with family 🥳🍗😆

[@debdeangeles827]

What a wonderful routine. It feels so good to focus on mobility in my spine. Thank you! And I have a question: doing the Waterfall, are the backs of the hands touching as they go down? And are the sides of the hands touching as they come up?

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Can i get a heart icon like everybody to my comments? you used to give me....

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❤

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🙏🙏🙏