Taoist Yoga: An Introduction for All Levels

Name: Taoist Yoga: An Introduction for All Levels
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Morning and Evening Flows for All Ages and Levels

Created byAquarius Academy

Last updated 1/2019

English

What you'll learn

You will learn fundamental movements of Taoist yoga, and some movements from Tai Chi.
You will learn a variety of simple flows which you can memorize (or move along with) every morning and evening, or as often ad you wish.
You will learn to use the breath along with movement for maximum efficiency.

Course content

5 sections • 14 lectures • 3h 14m total length

Tai Chi Basics22:15
In this video we will go over two great warm-ups that help you to connect with qi and are great as a moving meditation to open the meridians of the body!
Tai Chi Ball Flow12:02
Tai Chi Ball Flow is a traditional Tai Chi warm up. Traditionally, this flow was done with an actual jade or wooden ball, but can be done with just the hands. Focus between the hands, not so much the hands themselves! The Tai chi ball is used to cultivate Qi in the hands to make a stronger qi or light body. It gives a sense of peacefulness in the mind.
Warm-up for Yin Yoga: Floor Sequence28:31
These warm-ups temper the meridians, joints and tendons. This is great as a practice in itself.

Golden Egg4:38
The Golden Egg is a Taoist yoga flow based on the movements of Chinese Qi gong and Indian Vinyasa yoga (flow yoga). This flow targets the lung, heart and bladder meridians and is used to flow Qi and break up blockages in the energetic body.
Monkey King9:47
Monkey King flow! This is a great wake up flow that awakens the legs, hips and bladder meridian behind the legs and cultivates a sense of balance.
Taoist Sun Salutation aka Shinto Shrine11:26
This was created as a morning flow that stretches the bladder meridians, opens up the shoulders and the middle tan tien. This flow is great to do if you only have 5-10 for warm ups, or are in a limited space.
Journey to the West15:51
Journey to the West is a yang Taoist yoga flow, borrowing from Indian flow yoga. It’s used to strengthen the legs and open the stomach and gallbladder meridian, as well as the bladder meridian. This flow will strengthen the muladhara chakra. Great for a morning or mid-day practice!
Spirit Sun Qigong Flow12:34
Spirit Sun Qi Gong is a slow, passive qi gong flow that is great for a lunar practice or early morning practice. Beginner friendly. This flow helps open the bladder meridian, heart and lung meditations. It is great for a chi boost when you have low energy!

Theseus in the Maze13:00
Theseus in the Maze is a flow that helps build heat and yang energy in the body. The twisting helps detox the organs and the stances help build joint strength. This is an intermediate flow that does not fail to energize!!
Chiron12:15
Based on 5 elements yoga and Qigong, this fun flow is a yang conditioning flow I use for strengthening the joints and working with subtle balance. It helps strengthen the lower tan tien and opens the meditation of both the legs and arms.

Shaolin Stretch: Legs12:53
Shaolin stretch is a physical and energetic massage form used to break up blockages in the physical and energetic body. It is a form of moving meditation when synced with your breathing! Great for injuries and after a long practice!
Shaolin Stretch: Back19:40
This is an easy massage for the back to release tension in your back and legs! This bodywork will stimulate qi flow!
Shaolin Stretch: Shoulders7:46
An easy routine for the neck and shoulders to release stagnant Qi, great for relieving headaches and migraines.

Requirements

Yoga matt or soft grass
10-20 minutes a day

Description

Welcome to this flow course. In this course instructor Heng Ni will cover some simple and effective Taoist yoga-based chi flows that anyone can do. This course will focus on Taoist yoga, but incorporates elements from a variety of disciplines. These flows are based on the movements of Taoist Yoga, Tai chi, Vinyasa yoga, Monkey Kung-fu and Qigong.

Why take this course? If you are older, these flows will help you regain your vitality and stay strong and mobile. If you are younger they will help you to reach your ultimate expression of self! No matter your background, age, or fitness, these flows will benefit you tremendously.

About the Instructor

Heng Ni has been practicing various Eastern wisdom traditions for nearly 20 yrs! He is trained in the vinyasa yoga lineage with a heavy influence from the Krishna Bhakti yoga movement, was a disciple of the kung-fu Shaolin temples of New York City and a devoted student of the Taoist Marital and spiritual practices of China! Heng Ni is also a skilled healer and body worker. Heng Ni teaches teacher trainings in Sweden.

Who this course is for:

Any practitioners of yoga/tai chi/qigong who want to learn Taoist yoga
Beginners and new practitioners of energy work
People of all ages who want to start moving but may find Indian yoga to strenuous
People who are looking to calm the mind, body, and spirit

Taoist Yoga: An Introduction for All Levels

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Introducing Taoist Yoga with Tai Chi and Yin Yoga3 lectures • 1hr 3min

Beginner Taoist Yoga Flows5 lectures • 54min

Intermediate Taoist Yoga Flows2 lectures • 25min

Shaolin Stretch: Taoist Bodywork3 lectures • 40min

Interview With Heng Ni1 lecture • 11min

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