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BaDuanJin TaiChi: Unlocking the Secrets of Energy Healing
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BaDuanJin TaiChi: Unlocking the Secrets of Energy Healing

Learn Bā Duàn Jǐn (八段錦) with authentic Taoist Master, Bā Duàn Jǐn (八段錦) beginner's course with Wudang Tai Chi Master.
Created byMan Li
Last updated 3/2025
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What you'll learn

  • Powerful, peaceful and beautiful Ba Duan Jin (八段錦)
  • Calmer state of mind
  • Increased flexibility
  • Perform the Wudang Tai Chi Bā Duàn Jǐn (八段錦)

Course content

1 section9 lectures1h 15m total length
  • SUPPORT THE SKY WITH THEIR HANDS - liǎng shǒu tuō tiān lǐ sān jiāo6:33

    Practice the first segment of shuang xiao li sanjiao, using the zi wu zhi gesture with lao gong, forming a taiji palm and coordinating nasal breathing with three sets.

  • STRETCHING THE BOW TO STRIKE THE HAWK - zuǒ yòu kāi gōng shì shè diāo8:21

    Practice the second segment of Xu Qigong, switching between horse and bow stances, coordinating breath from the lower dantian, and opening the bow with spine and palm power.

  • STRENGTHEN SPLEEN AND STOMACH BY RAISING ARMS - tiáo lǐ pí wèi xū dān jǔ7:47

    Practice the third segment, the leap, in the Z posture at the lower abdomen, raising arms and coordinating inhale and exhale through the nose while performing six to twelve stretches.

  • LOOK BACK AND CAST OUT FIVE DISEASES AND SEVEN SUFFERINGS9:54

    Master the fourth BaDuanJin segment: form the z posture, breathe, and extend energy to the fingertips as you look back and cast out five diseases and seven sufferings.

  • WAGGING THE TAIL TO DRIVE THE FIRE OUT OF THE HEART - yáo tóu bǎi wěi qù xīn huǒ8:12

    Master the fourth segment of BaDuanJin TaiChi by forming the Z.y.zhu posture, transitioning through horse and bow stances, and coordinating left-right twists with inhalation and exhalation.

  • DROPPING THE BACK TO CHASE AWAY A THOUSAND DISEASES- bèi hòu qī diān bǎi bìng8:01

    Demonstrates the sixth segment of Xie Wuji in BaDuanJin tai chi, guiding nose breathing, vigorous hand rubbing to generate heat, and a structured sequence of bent, stretched, and raised postures.

  • THROWING FISTS WITH AN IRATE LOOK - zǎn quán nù mù zēng qì5:47

    Learn the seventh BaDuanJin segment, from the z.y.zhu posture to six punches, guided by dantian breath, slow wen to fast wu, and a fierce gaze to raise qi.

  • TOUCH YOUR FEET WITH YOUR HANDS - liǎng shǒu pān zú gù shèn yāo6:10

    Perform the touch your feet with your hands sequence by arching the hips, bending forward, and coordinating inhale and exhale as the spine stretches segment by segment.

  • CONCLUSIONS15:01

    Explore the conclusions of BaDuanJin TaiChi: unlocking the secrets of energy healing as reflected in the caption's repeated 'but i don't' phrases.

Requirements

  • No experience necessary.

Description

In this course you'll learn the secrets of powerful peaceful and beautiful Tai Chi Bā Duàn Jǐn (八段錦) .


''The eight exercises of the Bā Duàn Jǐn (八段錦) sequence are truly as precious as the fine fabric of brocade."

-- Gabriele Filippini, President of Wuwei Association


This course is dedicated to Bā Duàn Jǐn (八段錦) - The Eight Pieces of Brocade - one of the most famous sequences of Qì Gōng (氣功). Bā Duàn Jǐn means "eight (八 bā) pieces (段 duàn) of brocade (錦 jǐn)" and is one of the most popular Qìgōng 氣功 exercises in China and around the world.

Your teacher? Master Li - the only English speaking master from the Wudang mountains and a rising YouTube star (search Tea Time Taoism). With Master Li you get the rare opportunity to learn tai chi directly from a Taoist master. Master Li is a 15th generation disciple of the San Feng Pai - a tai chi family dating back to the founder of Taiji; Zhan San Feng.

You'll study the Wudang Tai Chi Bā Duàn Jǐn (八段錦) . It's a great form for beginners, it covers many important postures in Wudang Tai Chi Bā Duàn Jǐn (八段錦) and is relatively quick to learn. Master Gu provides practical tuition and explanation of the principles behind excellent Tai Chi Bā Duàn Jǐn (八段錦) .


Master Li wishes you the best of luck on your journey into Tai Chi Bā Duàn Jǐn (八段錦) !

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone who wants to live long and live well