Swimming Dragon Qigong | Strength, Mobility, Flexibility, Energy & Vitality | Dao Yoga & Chi Kung

The new and improved edition of Swimming Dragon Qigong! Improve strength, mobility, flexibility, balance, energy, and vitality with this Chi Kung & Dao Yoga routine. The "swimming dragon" is a Daoist metaphor for the movement of energy up the spine, typically coming from the "pearl" (Dan Tian) clutched by the "dragon". On a more practical note, this set of exercises is great for releasing stiffness and pain from the back, neck, hips, and spine.
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[@TheNickLoffree]

Ok I see it now. It does look like a dragon in the background! (The rock) 🗿🐲

[@coolmonster1001]

Oh Nick, you're spoiling us now, I love these active flows, reminds me of Power Yoga... Thank you so much for uploading this, Qigong King! 😉

[@TheNickLoffree]

Thanks!😊

[@goozervanpancake]

I've said it before but I flipping love this one.

[@devikashah4924]

Pls upload more. It's the best channel

[@evidhazelbower1527]

Well, I thought the first Swimmimg Dragon was wonderful but this one was Wonderful ! I look forward to doing it so many times. Thank you for your generosity and kindness in sharing sharing your gifts and knowledge. Any more instalments will require more Capital letters.

[@TheNickLoffree]

Thanks!😊

[@valerielaub4942]

I love this practice! Every time I do it I feel my spine growing more flexible and my posture improving. Thank you. I am registered for your teacher training and really looking forward to it. Valerir

[@TheNickLoffree]

Fantastic! Growing that Dragon spine ;) Can’t wait to meet ya soon!

[@amybernard4638]

Much needed and it inspired a really wonderful idea! Thank you :)

[@TonyFed]

Yet another great class from Nick! Exactly what my spine needed to open up and release stuck energy!

[@candeyer53]

Once again, a great routine. Had Covid last week. A relatively mild case. I succeeded in doing some qigong everyday despite being sick. I attribute my quick recover to both my 3-year-long qigong practice and the fact that I was able to maintain a baseline during the illness. Thanks for great routines, Nick.

[@gavanrg8925]

Another Amazing practice! Thanks so much Nick!

[@universozero872]

I live hwre in Brasil and I live very far from urban centers and I follow yours videos onde the subject of Qi Gonh that have helped me a lot! Thanks you so much you have helped me a lot! 🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@evidhazelbower1527]

Having had a nice little release of my frozen shoulder this morning, this series was marvelous. An old friend , this Dragon. Thank you. And the Teacher Training is Fabulous ! !

[@sigibomba]

This is fantastic! you are really an inspiration. I had a most incedible meditation wail predticing this. And my spine really loves you.

[@sabrinashea198]

A lovely, beautiful session with you ❤ again, Nick. Thank you for your generosity and thoughtfulness putting this together. I feel extremely peaceful, tranquil and relaxed. 🦋🙏🏻🥹

[@carolellis894]

Thank you Nick, I sure enjoyed this version of Swimming Dragon, I enjoyed the subtle movements and attention to the different areas of the Spine! I also couldn't help but notice the Dragon Head in the rock behind you! Great practicre will definetely look into this again.

[@mariabips3550]

Thank you so much! You have helped me so much. I recommend you to everyone I know. God bless you.

[@debbiecameron-davis5938]

Such a beautiful start to the week...your teaching is outstanding in every way. Look forward to returning to this beautiful routine often. Thank you so much Nick...

[@Lalalalalelo]

I prefer this version over the first one: Concise, hits the important spine exercises, and narration done afterwards so that you focused on the exercises

[@TheNickLoffree]

Thank you!

[@candeyer53]

Always love this routine

[@humairaoreilly3262]

Another great routine by Nick. Much appreciated.

[@joprice4193]

Oh wow. Simply wow. The best video I’ve done. Hit everywhere I needed and felt a huge energetic clearance. Thank you so so much.

[@TheNickLoffree]

Wow thanks!

[@jo-josuds]

Gotta love that Swimming Dragon. Thank you NIck.

[@judyirwig2835]

Ah Nick! Another beautifully relaxing yet energising routine. Love the gentle music of the river and your voice - wonderful! Thank you from Sydney Australia

[@TheNickLoffree]

Thanks!

[@katelynde1537]

That was a lovely routine! I liked the specific cues for refining the swimming dragon. The river was mesmerizing!

[@evidhazelbower1527]

This time, Twisting Dragon relieved a very persistant back spasm. I'm going to do it again, right now !

[@agneser6973]

This was amazing! Ended up with big smile on my face at the end of a practice. And that view 😍 (Your balance is admirable! ;D )

[@Toponut]

Just discovered your channel recently and am really enjoying your videos... the timing feels right, not too rushed. I do have a question: when condensing / saving the chi to the lower dan tian I notice you only circle in one direction? Most reading I've done says to circle a number of times clockwise then a number of times counter-clockwise - is there a reason to only circle one direction?

[@TheNickLoffree]

Yes, circling clockwise follows the flow of the larger intestine 😊

[@candeyer53]

Lovely. Energizing and relaxing at the same time. I love swimming dragon routines.

[@TheNickLoffree]

Thanks!

[@debbiecameron-davis5938]

Could this be the most beautiful Qigong routine on You Tube? I really believe that it is....the scenery is so perfect (and as mentioned below there is a dragon head in the rocks behind), perfect length of time, challenging and invigorating routine to return to often for longevity. Not to mention simple, easy to follow instruction. Thank you so much Nick for your dedication and all that you do for the Qigong community....

[@TheNickLoffree]

Could this be the nicest comment i’ve ever read? 🙃☺️ Thank you so much! I’m always so happy to hear when my work resonates 😆

[@tierrabear10]

❤❤❤ I totally agree!! ❤❤❤

[@amybernard4638]

love this

[@martinzito465]

Thanks!

[@debracranwell6499]

Wow, this is wonderful!!! Absolutely love the swimming dragon routine.. Thank you so much. What a beautiful location !! Deb

[@TheNickLoffree]

Thank you!

[@Nicole-yy2sw]

❤ Every day’s practice I enjoy so good for my health ,,,,,,,,merci beaucoup from France

[@evidhazelbower1527]

Well, I had been trying to play the Silk Reeling class but my computer would have none of it. It stuck on the Swimmming Dragon. Sometimes, computers are our friends. This was just what I needed. (Mind you , I say that about all your classes ) An old friend and a truly wonderful class. And, my back is much better. Whod'a thunk ! ! Thanks, Nick. Always.

[@ellenlederman5209]

Beautiful practice and scenery. One of your best videos ever.

[@TheNickLoffree]

Thank you!

[@ABSCHEF]

Hi, guestion: is this a jin exercise? Two years ago I lost so much jin, up to zero, and found myself in a severe burn out. I practice Chi kung every day now, that helps me. But I must skip jang practices. Can you tell me about the swimming dragon and maybe advice other practices? Thank you very much. 🙌🏻

[@vanuffelen1]

Inviting us to become one with the sustaining power of the universe and then back to reality… 😊 As if the all sustaining force was outside of reality… 😊😮❤ Wonderful work Nick or were we just playing 🙃 thanks so much for sharing this

[@user-zz4uc7lu4m]

Thanks; I always enjoy your flows. I especially appreciated the longer silent standing meditation near the end.

[@trishgowing1604]

Just started this practice and I am very much enjoying it. Thank you so much Nick for this video. I love the river running in the background too - really sets the scene. Looking forward to doing more.🙏

[@bekkkaaaa]

Woow, another amazing routine 😳and the guidance is so good, always saying the right thing in exactly the right moment, even had to laugh out a few times 😄highlight was dragon plays with the chi ball, wow, and thanks for the silence during that one😌

[@brittasdanceqi]

I decided to celebrate the 4th with this creature of both fire and water. I have a background in belly dance an dragon feels very serpentine to me. Love practicing with you from home Nick! Thanks for all that you do! P.S. I LOVED the Phoenix forms on your DVD!

[@TheNickLoffree]

Thank you!

[@soniacravillon2675]

❤❤❤

[@melaniegrace2392]

I really enjoy being taken into the wild outdoors with these soothing yet energising routines. But as a novice, should hands touch and touch the body, when at rest over lower abdomen?

[@wannabedj2962]

Thanks Nick for this great sequence my spine and shoulders are really stiff but doing swimming dragon makes a big difference

[@sylvia_qigong_enthusiast]

Super practice. Just love Swimming Dragon.

[@saurora222]

Amaaazing, thank you! 🙏

[@TheNickLoffree]

Thanks!

[@jps8678]

I had a dragon tattoo and of course I wantted to try this and oh boy it helped me to woke up from sleep without feeling like dagger is pushed to left side of my low back and side. Thank you very much sir.

[@susieu7512]

Loved it thanks Nick 😊

[@TheNickLoffree]

My pleasure!

[@davidmorgan1665]

Great routine many thanks

[@TheNickLoffree]

😊

[@ulliwunderbar1]

Raising my energy in the morning. Amazing place to film this. Thank you

[@asadik76]

Well I don’t think there is any part of me that hasn’t been stretched to the limit now. Thank you!!

[@katelynde1537]

That was a lovely class! I really appreciate the subtle cues on the poses, looks like the north fork of the payette river! Stunning!

[@dakotadedreu1451]

This was great. Intuition lead me to this practice tonight for some sweet release whilst I'm doing a fast. Thank you so much for the energy you put out there for all of us to bask in🙏

[@TheNickLoffree]

Thank you!

[@evidhazelbower1527]

Ah, now I see the Dragon too . I didn't know that I was going to do this session so my dragon Tee shirt is in the drawer. Next time......

[@Belvina4666]

I like this one. I practice about four of yours, low back, shoulders, digestive and healing colors. The water energy was great 🌈

[@TheNickLoffree]

Thank you!

[@charlesbowdler2666]

Thanks Nick ❤ Excellent practice.

[@leilamohaghegh7524]

Thank you Nick, it was great 👌👌

[@hew195050]

I love how at the end it just disappears. Kinda like our lives when we transition.

[@angelmatthews24]

Thanks for extremely relaxing qigong flow!

[@seg112380]

This was wonderful, thank you so much!

[@jo-josuds]

I love this routine. Reminds me of a dance.

[@charityloffree8262]

Thank you so much, you are so incredible and powerful!

[@TheNickLoffree]

😊

[@beckyrichards6635]

I really appreciate your gentle teaching style and the detailed cues you give to help wit healthy alignment.

[@jayliciouslobster5582]

you da river - the flood we need! the quiet moments!

[@poetry2024]

fab, Nick. I think you're my new guru. I might just have to take the next steps ... get certified!! am meditating on it. cheers.

[@TheNickLoffree]

Would love to have you, if it’s in your Tao 🙌🏼

[@aminasaid7699]

J'aime bien cette cession 🙏🏻❤️🔥👇👍

[@yogawithnicolespirit]

This was fantastic and props to you for doing it on uneven rocks! I want to do the QiGong Training with you! I'm stoked!

[@TheNickLoffree]

Thank you!

[@amybernard4638]

Good morning Nick! Thank you for your wonderful practice. Those swimming dragons!!! Love love love. May I ask, from where does anxiety come from? More specifically, social anxiety? Can you offer any advice to overcome, as it relates to ancient Chinese philosophy? I know that's a big question! lol First thoughts...?

[@TheNickLoffree]

Have you tried this one? 🤓 Qigong for Social Anxiety | Strengthen Heart Protector (Pericardium) Channel kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3OQdKilpZh8gac

[@amybernard4638]

@@TheNickLoffree will work it into the morning practice! Thank you. 💓

[@SiretEster]

Exquisite!

[@evidhazelbower1527]

Coming back to this wonderful practise is such a gift. We are completely spoiled for choice and those of us on Patreon are even More spoiled. Thank you every time, Nick !

[@heatherharvell9755]

Namaste Nick

[@goozervanpancake]

Just when I needed a new Nick routine, I stumble upon this one. Many of the movements are familiar but this one brings a welcome energy and an opportunity to enter a bit deeper. I'm so glad to add this to my morning repertoire.

[@leilamohaghegh7524]

Great

[@hew195050]

👍❤👍👍

[@alexhedgehog7242]

Love this. Feel serene and loosened up. Thank you

[@TheNickLoffree]

Thank you!

[@SueLall1008]

I just love your sessions! Thank you! 🙏🏽🕉❤️

[@candeyer53]

🥰

[@sigalzahavi1296]

Beautiful. Thank you very much.

[@boondock8082]

I love this routine thank you..!

[@catherineking9772]

Loved this routine!😊

[@TheNickLoffree]

Thanks!😊

[@joystaelens6150]

That was great! Thanks

[@TheNickLoffree]

Thank you!

[@eapeters12]

Loved it! 🙌🏼

[@TheNickLoffree]

😊