Primordial Qigong - Grandmaster Feng Zhiqiang

Tai Chi Grandmaster Feng Zhiqiang of Beijing, China was also a master of Taoist Qigong (rejuvenation & healing exercises; alternatively spelled: Chi Kung). The Primordial Qigong (Hunyuan Qigong) is a series of gentle movements that recharges you like a battery with deep breathing and full body motion. It blends the basic ("primordial") creative energies of Nature with the personal energy of the human body. The Taoist healing tradition of China knows that abundant life energy (the "Qi") is always flowing around us. We simply need to open ourselves to the Qi to recharge our vitality. Practicing the Primordial Qigong promotes physical endurance and resistance to illness. It reduces stored stress and chases away fatigue. Many people find that this style of qigong provides relief from many different ailments including headaches, arthritis, fibromyalgia, and rheumatism.
This 15 minute video is a shortened demonstration of the Primordial Qigong. All movements are shown. But typically one would practice a longer session. Here is a link to a translation of the Chinese narration, which I commissioned from a professional translator and then edited in the light of my qigong training. [I will welcome any corrections in the comments area from Chinese-speaking viewers.]
dl.dropboxuser... . TO PRACTICE ALONG WITH THIS VIDEO, TURN DOWN THE SOUND so you will not be distracted by the Chinese narration (unless you understand Chinese).
I, acupuncturist Eli Jacobe, practice in Gloucester, Massachusetts, USA. I learned Master Feng Zhiqiang's Primordial Qigong in 2002 from Kenneth S. Cohen, a prominent American qigong scholar and teacher. Ken had trained extensively in the USA with Madam Gao Fu, a direct disciple of Master Feng, as well as training with Grandmaster Feng when he visited North America. Ken provides training in the Primoridal Qigong in workshops around the USA.
I teach the complete set of the Primordial Qigong routine, including the rarely disclosed internal visualizations that are essential to get the full benefit of the movements. My classes convey an understanding of Qi, gained by my students' experience of awakening Qi in the body. To enroll in a group class or for private instruction, call me at 978-525-2255. For additional information about qigong, please visit my website: www.AtlanticAcupuncture.com/qigong .
I teach weekly qigong classes in Manchester, Massachusetts at the Ananda Shanti Yoga Studio, 11 Beach, in downtown Manchester (near the Post Office) Thursdays at 11 AM to 12:15 PM.
(Memo: Master Feng passed away on 5 May 2012, at the age of 85.)
An illustrated English translation of Master Feng's book on the Primordial Qigong system is available from:
www.chineseclas...

[@ChengManChing]

00:34 1. Lower the Qi and Cleanse Internally 01:33 2. Gather the Qi to the Three Dantian 03:19 3. Two Hands Rub the Ball 03:59 4. The Three Dantian Open and Close 05:12 5. The Sun and the Moon Turning 05:51 6. Circular Extension and Contraction 07:06 7. Single Leg Ascending and Descending 08:07 8. Double-Leg Ascending and Descending 09:06 9. Belt Meridian Grinding 10:05 10. Heaven and Earth Open and Close 11:23 11. Collecting the Qi to the Dantian 11:47 12. Health Massages Techniques

[@karenstone3409]

Wonderful. I recently attended a workshop of this over three days with Ken Cohen who came to Bournemouth. What an amazing man!

[@etsugradlib]

Thank you!

[@irenemartinez7184]

0-1.33 Bajar el Qi y Limpiar Internamente 1.33 Reunir el Qi a los Tres Dantian 3.19 Dos manos frotan la pelota. 3.59 Los tres dantian abiertos y cerrados 5.12 El sol y la luna girando 5.51 Extensión y contracción circular 7.06 Ascenso y descenso con una sola pierna 8.07 Ascenso y descenso en dos piernas 9.06 Rectificado de meridianos de correa 10.05 Cielo y tierra abiertos y cerrados 11.23 Recolectando el Qi al Dantian 11.47 Técnicas de masajes de salud

[@moehoward8691]

I have been following diffferent qi gong instructors on youtube for a while now, and I feel that Master Feng;s is what I have been looking for.

[@elijacobe4494]

Master Feng died earlier this year. To learn this qigong, look for workshops and publications by Master Kenneth Cohen or Master Chen Zhonghua. They are noted in other postings about this video.

[@louannasidi2400]

I want to than-you for posting this video, a year ago I was very unhealthy, and due to this video my health has greatly improved!

[@eaglelight108]

Did you learn direct from video?

[@AncestralMovement]

[@elijacobe4494]

"Primordial" translates a Chinese term Hunyuan. It does not refer to being first or better than anything else. The method brings the Hunyuan Qi into the human body. Hunyuan Qi is the fundamental, undifferentiated Qi that exists all around us in Nature and also enlivens the human body. Bringing in more Qi and uniting it with our personal Qi is the purpose of the process. See Master Feng's book which will temporarily have a link in the main description under the video.

[@elijacobe4494]

To Mr. Allan Mena: I suggest you read the full introduction to this video by clicking the words SHOW MORE in the lines directly under the video. There you will find a link to an English translation of the narration to the video. By the way, not all qigong masters will agree with your assertion. That is, not all qigong requires visualizations. Also, some qigong is practiced with natural breathing, which means one does not control the times or lengths of breaths. But energy still develops.

[@elijacobe4494]

There is now a link to a translation of the Chinese narration during Master Feng's demonstratin of the Primordial Qigong. The link is in the description under the video screen.

[@lucompass]

your link doesn't work

[@lavenderbudtree]

Fantastic!! Has to be the best Qigong I have tried and from a real master! Thanks for sharing!

[@platonmedvedev6941]

Хорошо, но очень желателен русский перевод с китайского

[@elijacobe4494]

@carolsmusic928 There is a disciple of Master Feng who is fluent in English and has published a book thoroughly detailing this exercise routine and also a video with English narration. That is Master Chen Zhonghua at the the Hunyuantaiji Academy, 5222, 86th Street, Edmonton, AB, Canada T6E 5J6 Phone [phone]. You want the DVD and book about Hunyuan Qigong.

[@ChenStyleJohn]

Thanks so much for sharing this video! Master Feng was an inspiration to us all, through his GongFu & WuDe. :o)

[@emptydog1109]

Thank you very much! I love his style of tai chi

[@carolsmusic928]

Great, but would be better to add english interpretation.....

[@JulieMaeThies]

Blessings of Light and Love to the Taiji family of Grandmaster Feng. May his teachings live on forever.

[@orangeiceice12]

This is really, really good, isn't it?

[@elijacobe4494]

To Mr. Allan Mena: When you read the full introduction to the Primordial Qigong video, you will learn that Master Feng died. So it is not practical for you to ask him to arrange translated versions of his videos.

[@elijacobe4494]

No I have not posted the rest of this video, which is from a China published VCD (video CD format disc) not a tape.

[@rhondaurb]

I wish this had English subtitles

[@JuanluCadenasdeLlano]

Here you have the video in English kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJrOlZJ-mpp6rdk

[@missybel888]

hi i have just been training with ken in the uk and he gave this link to the video i cannot access the drop box translation could you possibly send me a copy?

[@miguelangelvarandelamartin9822]

No me amenaces a mi hijo Maribel Varandela Martínez instituto taoista wutan de Esplugues de Llobregat Barcelona España

[@elijacobe4494]

There is a disciple of Master Feng who is fluent in English and has published a book thoroughly detailing this exercise routine and also a video with English narration. That is Master Chen Zhonghua at the the Hunyuantaiji Academy, 5222, 86th Street, Edmonton, AB, Canada T6E 5J6 Phone [phone]. You want the DVD and book about Hunyuan Qigong.

[@elijacobe4494]

You are quite welcome. Master Chen used to sell the VCD (video CD) which includes this video of Master Feng demonstrating the Primordial Qigong; perhaps he still does. Scroll down this comment page for his academy's address and phone in Canada. I did see the VCD listed on his website but just now can not stop to search around his sites for it. (He has several websites; but as I recall there is one that has the main store. Give it a search! Or just write or phone them.)

[@elijacobe4494]

Yes, there are differences between qigong lineages. Just as there are different methods in traditions of yoga. One of my Qigong teachers in China teaches a Microcosmic Meditation style that goes up the front of the body and then down the back. Thus joining the flows of the Ren Mai and Du Mai channels. I asked her about the version I learned from Master Chia, going up the spine and then down the front mid-line. She explained that nobody ever does it that way since hundreds of years.

[@foshoucitron4595]

Actually this is just the way women microcosmic orbit can be done. It is really not recommended for men!....I guess she must not have a very good command of the theory behind qi gong which is the same as Chinese medicine. Du channel is responsible for the yang energy (it must be encouraged to go up) and it is cooled down by the Ren/yin coming down in the front. I hope you have not done it this way for too long even though I see you posted 4 years ago!Cheers!

[@tom1akat1]

I think it is helpful though I do not understand chinese. Could I have any help from a book or DVD IN ENGLISH?

[@alex-alfa-ashton]

om blessings and gratitude ....why none of the links works ? not dropbox not the other one ?

[@elijacobe4494]

There is now a link to a translation of the Chinese narration during Master Feng's demonstratin of the Primordial Qigong. The link is in the description under the video screen.

[@elijacobe4494]

Honestly, I do not completely understand your comment about super-qi-gong. That is, just what do you mean? As for Grandmaster Chia's Iron Shirt practice, since I do not know it, I can not compare it to anything else. However I have trained with Master Chia in short form Taiji Chi Kung, Microcosmic Orbit, Six Healing Sounds, and some of the Fusion practices. So please know that I totally respect his work.

[@elijacobe4494]

@diatribes74 No I have not posted the rest of this video, which is from a China published VCD (video CD format disc) not a tape.

[@garrasinsombra]

R.I.P. Amituofo

[@antoniofiscarelli]

Ho aggiunto saggezza ripetendo questi movimenti con il maestro...

[@iammisshayek]

Would anyone know if he ever comes to Montreal Canada? Please reply if so . Thanks!

[@diatribes74]

Is there a youtube video for the rest of the particular tape this comes from? It is his best one on the Hunyuan 24.

[@leungchung7356]

馮師傅留名于世，好野留下來，直得學習。多謝師傅。

[@alekx58]

ah chi su zai zhi xu quan te tai ping seu ken jia si chi su xu bain cun de chun zai ah san fan ci do ta tain ping zuo wu binn shi yin conng chan si qi ke chan chun te si nah bian jin cher chien xu te tai zai hai feng zhi qiang she tai ping tai san quan kyang chun te quan zai kyang hai she tai ping tai feng zhi qiang chi hai hai

[@v.dgulliver4902]

Hello It's amazing can I ask you more about legs position and knees, I see that the Great Master Feng takes the knees very open, Could you please introduce me about feet position and knees as well waist position; Thxs

[@alekx58]

seu shi hu sau shin lung pao jie sau schin chi chun nah dui zai hai seu cha kao hao leng seng zhe scheng schin zai

[@alekx58]

qing cong nah ma wu wen sho zai nah tao te hua hai tai ping jong skho pai hai

[@hananforex]

very good to start the day with running our chi' thank you grandmaster

[@Virginielie]

MANY THANKS for sharing this precious video of Grandmaster FENG... !!!

[@alekx58]

kyang tai dui jiang zhi ih zhi shi mu ja kyang zai hai

[@stevenkok1926]

Yuan Qi Gong.

[@Vanpur]

The first five minutes were the Best!!

[@allany27]

Grandmaster Feng can you please translate your videos to the English language and explain the visualizations and the proper breathing patterns behind each move? without the proper visualizations and the breathing patterns internal energy can never be develop