Swimming Dragon Qigong for Strength, Flexibility & Healthy Spine - TCM Preventative Physical Therapy

Swimming Dragon Qigong is for Strength, Flexibility & a Healthy Spine. We mimic the dragon through coiling, twisting, stretching, and opposing force motions in order to develop resiliency - a harmony of strength and flexibility, as my teacher Lee Holden would say - throughout the body and mind. This style of Qigong is a little bit like Yoga, except you never have to put your weight on your hands.
This flow was filmed next to the gorgeous Payette River about 2 hours north of Boise Idaho. Unfortunately my lights weren't strong enough to illuminate me against the backdrop, so I had to increase the exposure so you could see me, which means you can't see this beautiful river very clearly. I've finally caved and ordered a very expensive heavy duty portable light, so I will not be putting any scenery like this to waste again!
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[@gismey]

I keep coming back to this routine - feeling better every time I’m doing it. Thank you so much for these lovely, balanced exercises that help awaken our inner dragon!

[@TheNickLoffree]

I love Swimming Dragon. It really is one of the best forms.

[@denisvolk6981]

Your channel just keeps on giving brother! I do massage therapy for work and your routines are body saving thank you. My body feels warm and fluid after this routine.

[@larissav2397]

The best "Swimming Dragon" on the You Tube! Great job, thanks a lot.

[@debracranwell6499]

Yes, this is the best swimming dragon.I am very happy I found this dragon. Practicing every morning. 🙂Deb

[@larissav2397]

@@debracranwell6499 Hi, thanks for the comment. I have saved several Nick's videos and enjoy practicing them on a daily basis. He is simply the best. Have a nice day and stay safe! Larissa, Moscow, Russia

[@nilanthikelsey7791]

New to Qi Gong, a wonderful introduction! Thank you 🙏

[@katiewatson7996]

I can't believe this - this video is so successful I have actually metamorphicised into a dragon lol amazing big up da nick joffrey!!

[@TheNickLoffree]

Wow, I'll have to include that in my testimonials ;)

[@qigongwithclairewaumsley9224]

NIck thank you loved your pace and flow. wonderful forest and river feel for the water dragon and wood element.. Inspired I will subscribe

[@debbiecameron-davis5938]

Super energizing routine and great for those looking for more strength-yoga movements within their Qigong practice. 30 minutes flies by! Thank you always for your time and generosity in creating brilliant routines for all of us Nick san!

[@bozenawojno344]

You are always very helpful and knowledgeable. Love your sequence of your possessions. Absolutely beautiful to start my day. Thanks so much and stay motivated ❣we need you Nick🙏💞❣

[@vanjazorica5457]

I love this practice, I often exercise this routine and my body loves it, thank you❤

[@Olga-uh4op]

me too :)

[@charlottelowe7514]

Wonderful session this morning. thank you so much from the Whelan family Waterford Ireland. Nick you are a terrific instructor. Stay well, TILL TOMORROW

[@TheNickLoffree]

Thanks Charlotte!!

[@JulieSimmonsAST]

this is a wonderful swimming dragon! I'm so happy to have found your work!

[@TheNickLoffree]

Works well next to a mighty river! :D

[@nomikopp387]

Thank you so much. I'm 75 and feel so much better after your classes.

[@hew195050]

You’re the bomb Nick!

[@Nicole-yy2sw]

Bonjour NICK LOFFREE THANK YOU for this wonderful practice of swimming dragon that I ’ll add to my everyday’s practice and I have been watching some of your videos and finally I appreciate all your videos so you have a new subcriber,,and see you soon cause I practice qigong everyday of the first Day of the rest of my life to stay in good health ’’ thank you for all the beautiful places and the background that helps during our practice to see those beautiful sites too.Thank you teacher for all.

[@TheNickLoffree]

Wow, thanks Nicole! Welcome to the party ;D Keep up the practice!

[@deborahmarks8042]

I love this routine and all the others . Your explanations are perfect and also always interesting, love the mix of ancient wisdom and modern science. I can’t thank you enough . Your routines have kept me calm and balanced in these difficult times.

[@TheNickLoffree]

That's great Deborah, thank you so much. I try to keep it interesting! :D

[@TelmaGrantPT]

love this flow, great multi joint benefits. thank you.

[@Blackridy]

Thank you! Awesome for my daily practice feels amazing

[@debracranwell6499]

Wonderful swimming dragon workout! Can never get too much swimming 🐉! Glad I found you.Deb

[@TheNickLoffree]

Welcome aboard!

[@TonyFed]

The lizard spine has awaken!

[@jacquelineauld1036]

Brilliant Dragon movements Nick, felt the energy during it quite powerful!!! Not standing very strong for long just now on 1 leg, will strengthen I Am sure with time using your Qi Dragon practice.

[@danielleprauss7115]

I loved it< new daily morning routine. EXCELLENT.

[@rikitrewenack4285]

thank you Nick for such wonderful routines, I try a different one every day and am feeling so much better for it

[@TheNickLoffree]

Great!

[@RachaelTheFirboldDruid]

It's 4am right now where I'm at and after a night of my Fibromyalgia acting up at work this routine has been a huge help in releasing the pain and tension as well as helping me relax for bed. I found your channel Monday night and I honestly glad that I subscribed to you. Doing your routines back to back with Qigong with Kseny i is worth it.

[@TheNickLoffree]

Fantastic! Glad it helped. Qigong seems to really help fibromyalgia

[@darrylpynn6771]

Very beautiful video , I found it very helpful . Thank you so much for uploading it

[@aliceharvey4435]

Shared on Facebook because it is such a beautiful practice. Thank you.

[@TheNickLoffree]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@nicknord7575]

Just found you while looking for pa kau forms in practice to help with a putting pictures from a book in motion. Interested in sharing knowledge if you are. Taken parts out of many books over the years, practiced and felt it. Noticed your bare feet and see you may know things. They say those who know don't speak and those who speak don't know. The Tao that can be spoken is not the eternal one. I apologize for my forward nature in this, but you know who you are. Thank you for helping others to find their own way. Keep those bones breathing.

[@debracranwell6499]

1 month of daily swimming dragon! Wow, feeling great! Tks,Deb🙂

[@TheNickLoffree]

Great job!

[@marycello1]

Did this after a beautiful couple I met scuba diving suggested it as an alternative to my daily yoga. I loved it. Many thanks.

[@lakshmiwillis6618]

This is a very well done practice. Thank you Sifu

[@karenquigley8124]

Loving your videos thank you. My back pain & general feeling of wellbeing have definitely improved. Particularly enjoying the swimming dragon.

[@TheNickLoffree]

It seems this one is very popular! Swimming Dragon is great. This one has a similar vibe if you like: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6m2k3-vnbuXipo

[@dorothytom5600]

Great verbal clues about which body part leads the movement! So important but overlooked by most instructors. I concur with the others: Best Swimming Dragon video on KZbin 😀

[@liannes2700]

I felt like embodying my dragon inside. All the pain in my spine is gone, thank u 🙏🐉🌟💃✨🥰 Will practise more often so I get more flexible. Amazing energy flow, very powerful 🔥🎶 Much Love 💙 + 🌈 I am grateful

[@angelmatthews24]

Thanks for the rejuvenating class!

[@debracranwell6499]

Week #3 of swimming dragon has helped my spine and overall health. Tks, Deb

[@dannguyen655]

This was both subtle+powerful at the same time. Discovered you in your live chats earlier this year and it wasn't until now that I came back to your Swimming Dragon that you introduced at that time. Looking forward to your next course in the fall! Will there be anything offered in the summer actually?

[@abracadabrat]

What you said at 21:33 helped me tremendously. After this I believe I was able to feel much more benefit from what I was doing. In fact, your entire video, the verbal cues, and the dragon-like river backdrop was a total pleasure to enjoy! Thank you

[@alexandrabor6901]

That was absolutely amazing. Thanks a lot.

[@lynefontaine1363]

That was absolutely great, Nick Loffree. I've been doing the swimming dragon but your explanations have help me going further in my practice. THANK YOU!

[@TheNickLoffree]

Fantastic! It is such an incredible form.

[@melaniegrace2392]

Thanks for this strength video. Please make more!

[@miguelleal1712]

Thank you so much! Great practice

[@goozervanpancake]

I love this routine. I'd gotten very involved in Nick's Chi Kung Week 2 for need of stretching and felt ready to branch out to something new. After regular use of that video for many months, this one was a wonderful and welcome discovery. Thanks, as always, for these offerings.

[@TheNickLoffree]

Way to stay consistent!

[@die2eike]

Thank you so much for this exercise!

[@majaneufert1568]

Wonderful routine! Thanks from Switzerland

[@debracranwell6499]

Still the best swimming dragon 🐉 on youtube!

[@ermastultz4061]

Love your routines. I am 76 and need a challenge when I exercise. Appreciate what you bring.

[@elainenoonan1350]

I liked this flow routine very much. I integrate yoga into my daily routine. I am a dancer and enjoy the complementary work presented today. Very nice explanations and descriptive isolations and progressions. Thank you.

[@debracranwell6499]

Thank you so much!!! Excellent for longevity! Debbie, Berkshire Mountains , Massachusetts

[@TheNickLoffree]

So I hear! Glad you liked it :)

[@sylvia_qigong_enthusiast]

This is one of my favorite qigong practices...💯

[@vicd1463]

Thanks Nick for waking up the inner Dragon in me. Being a Dragon 🐉 in my zodiac sign, I feel this qigong excercise brings it all together. Cheers and Blessings Nick 🙏🕉️☮️

[@humairaoreilly3262]

Good stretch and relaxation

[@annavaramsrinivas]

WONDERFUL experience Nick..thank you so much

[@TheNickLoffree]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JohnMiller-bs2ln]

Dude your moves are smooth!

[@TheNickLoffree]

Thank you!

[@doriking1784]

Happy New Year Nick! Let's fill 2021 with much love, peace and fun!!

[@TheNickLoffree]

Happy New Year!🥳

[@isacfonseca3239]

Thanks, feeling well 👍

[@dianecusano1265]

Nick, This was great - was feeling very fatigued - totally re-energized me. Thank you

[@TheNickLoffree]

Great, thanks!

[@cinmac3]

No way can my balance. I can't fall fear that Osteoprosis will break or compression fracture can happen to Easily,, what can I do to help my balance Nick?

[@TheNickLoffree]

Maybe this will help! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIuzlIKprK2Wn7M

[@susieu7512]

Been practising qi gong a while now but 1st time I've tried the swimming dragon qi gong, made a nice change loved it and have subscribed so I can try a few more out. Great thankyou 😊

[@TheNickLoffree]

Good stuff! Swimming Dragon is so fun :)

[@michalamir4320]

wonderful dragon practice. thanks

[@TheNickLoffree]

May the dragon be with you ;)

[@sabrinamccarthy1646]

Love this practice

[@JesusChurchBible]

Great location and great video! Keep them coming please! 😁🙏🏻🤍

[@TheNickLoffree]

We will!

[@kronos77]

Are all of the exercises here part of the Swimming Dragon Chi Kung or are there additional ones you added? Some of them seem to be similar to other animal exercises from the 5 animal frolics.

[@TheNickLoffree]

There's a lot of crossover between Qigong systems. I didn't add anything, but I'm sure the original creators took inspiration from older styles. Good eye!

[@jonnyb12]

A lovely session. Great movements and superb scenery. Where abouts is this?

[@TheNickLoffree]

On the payette river in idaho!

[@madelinerose8928]

thank you Nick

[@carmenwaller401]

Thank youl. Look forward to next session. Blessed be.

[@TheNickLoffree]

😊

[@sigibomba]

Thanks. it was plesent and relaxing

[@TheNickLoffree]

You're welcome 😊

[@sigibomba]

@@TheNickLoffree i could feel my QI moving and also yours. it was amazing.

[@innajoyce1]

Love this routine

[@mathieualisees9269]

thank you, very well explained and inspiring

[@TheNickLoffree]

Thanks! 🙏

[@annelavene7280]

Thank you Nick for sharing your expertise. Anne :)

[@TheNickLoffree]

My pleasure!

[@idalund6189]

I'm so happy that your channel popped up! I love your videos already :)

[@TheNickLoffree]

Yay! Thank you!

[@nanda4638]

That was amazing; you have a new subscriber!

[@TheNickLoffree]

Awesome, thank you!

[@rebeccahsteele8044]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@inamariekristensen9696]

Ee

[@SoloDrivenArt]

That’s Fantastic,Nick !🐲🐲🐲

[@grilekeberg4245]

Norwegain lady 66, with serious lungfibrosis. God a new life after starting with qigong, thank you Nick! You are the best of them all!

[@TheNickLoffree]

Wow, that's awesome! It's amazing how many conditions Qigong seems to help with. Keep it up!

[@LiaPainting.]

Thanks from Israel. Great workout

[@TheNickLoffree]

Shalom! Thank you!

[@alysongarvey3422]

just amazing, Nick, thank you.

[@TheNickLoffree]

Thanks Alyson!

[@yogawithnicolespirit]

Just did this "swimming dragon" QiGong and I feel great! Thank you Nick, you have a new fan and hopefully a new student someday. After 20+ years of Yoga and Reiki and Reflexology, I feel like QiGong is the missing link in my life. Stoked!

[@TheNickLoffree]

Wow, thank you!

[@jessewhitestar-mccoll1231]

Loved it

[@rethabuitendach8135]

Thank you ! a very good spine helper!

[@TheNickLoffree]

Excellent! Spinal Dragon!

[@EveCostarelliAlwaysBeDancing]

awesome practice. thank you!

[@TheNickLoffree]

You're so welcome!

[@coolmonster1001]

Yeah, Nick, you're going to have to make more videos like this? I loved it, the length and the exercises were great and brought up a nice sweat. Need more please! 30 to 45 minutes is great!

[@TheNickLoffree]

More to come!

[@janet448]

Great routine! Well done and easy to follow!

[@TheNickLoffree]

Thank you!

[@52moves]

Wonderful practice! I broke my back a few months ago and this helped in all aspects: body, mind and spirit. Thank you so much! I will definitely be sharing. Namaste

[@TheNickLoffree]

Wow! I'm always finding out new things this stuff seems to help. Broken back is a new one! Glad it helped :)

[@dxcyogi]

Absolutely loved this routine - new to your channel - will repeat this routine many more times - thank you - and - yes I will share. You ight consider teaching on the Insight Timer live events.

[@TheNickLoffree]

Thanks! I applied to that but never heard back :(

[@dxcyogi]

@@TheNickLoffree I'd try again. Perhaps describe it as meditation and qigong with a description that references associations with yoga. Thought of you when I noticed Lane Holbert class tomorrow at 9 titled Mid week chi. I tried one of his classes - you are so much better. Good luck - their customer service seems to have improved.

[@Olga-uh4op]

Thank you Nick :) very nice practice lovely 💛🙏 Will something happen if at the end of the practice you don't do the movement of releasing the dispersion of chi with your breath...? ikona Zweryfikowane przez społeczność

[@evidhazelbower1527]

I'm trying to revisit some of your earlier videos. They are still gold. It was lovely to let my dragon fly a bit. Maybe more next time. I did the newer Dragon session yesterday. My back is definitely happier. Thank you , Nick !

[@jamiemcwilliam6837]

Great video Nick.Really enjoyed the swimming dragon routies. My neck was very appreciative!

[@vanuffelen1]

Two years have gone since my first comment on this routine. Meanwhile you spoil us with many, many classes. Sometimes I don’t know which ones to focus on. What’s needed now? My body doesn’t really tell me. How does one decide? Have learnt to live the standing meditation from later routines. What takes priority? Thank you so much for sharing Nick. Thanks

[@mfazili2223]

Thanks a lot. Great practice.

[@TheNickLoffree]

Welcome 😊

[@claudiaelwell7627]

That was great, Nick. As a Holden teacher, I really appreciate your explanations of form. You always help me deepen my practice. This routine made me experience my strength and flow.

[@TheNickLoffree]

Good to hear! Keep up the great work!

[@amybernard4638]

Making the mind, heart, gut connection was profound! Thank you as always.

[@pollyg4505]

I felt so energized after Swimming Dragon, Nick, thank you! I could feel the 'buzz' in my body! I like that the energy work-out in this routine has a dynamic that suits Western bodies, too, but still has respect for its eastern origins. Although I love the mindful aspect of Qigong (I have practiced for a number of years), I also enjoy stronger movements that make your body feel more 'stretched' after! Many thanks.

[@TheNickLoffree]

Thank you!

[@Lilly-nz7tf]

another amazing video, thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you

[@jps8678]

Beautiful stuff man. Thanks

[@TheNickLoffree]

Thank you!

[@angelmatthews24]

Thanks v much for the relaxing but also energizing qigong class, Nick!

[@sarahdurrant22]

Thank you for another wonderful routine. I so appreciate your clarity and rootedness, Nick. And your generosity in creating and sharing these videos. Wishing you, and all practising here, well being, vitality and inspiration. 🙏🏽🌿🌳

[@chrysmoore1116]

PERFECT combination of strength & movement! Really great, thorough instruction also; Thanks SO much!

[@TheNickLoffree]

Wow, what a review! =D Thanks so much, and I'm really glad you dig it!

[@tierrabear10]

💚🐉💚🐉💚🐉

[@humairaoreilly3262]

Great routine. Good stretch too ending w relaxed mind and body. Thank you Nick.

[@Austin-vv3cn]

This was amazing. Thank you.

[@TheNickLoffree]

You are very welcome!

[@NanaSmithRealEstate1]

This was great. Thank you

[@TheNickLoffree]

Glad you enjoyed it!