Shibashi – 18 Taichi Qigong Movements

1. Commencing the Form, with breath
2. Opening the Heart, Broadening Ones Chest – Embrace Nature
3. Painting the Rainbow, Dancing with Rainbows
4. Parting the Clouds, Circling Arms
5. Repulsing the Monkey, Twisting Waist & Swinging arms
6. Rowing the Boat
7. Casting all cares to the Devine, Lifting a ball of chi
8. Turn and Gaze at the Moon
9. Pushing Palms, Repel the Fiery Dragon
10. Playing with Clouds/ Wave Hands like Clouds
11. Becoming One with the Sea and Sky, Scooping the Sea
12. Pushing the Waves, Playing with Waves
13. Dove Spreads it’s Wings, Swan in Flight /Repeat 11R, 12R, 13R
14. Punching in Horse Stance
15. Flying like Wild Goose
16. Turning the Wheel of Dharma, Spinning Wheels /Reverse
17. Bouncing the Ball of Chi in the Bubbling Spring
18. Balancing and Storing the Chi / Pressing the Palms – Returning to Dantien

Practice 6 times each movement

The Breath is very important in Qigong . Allow movements to flow with natural rhythm of your breath. Relax and enjoy

Taken from www.dao-natural-health.co.uk

Video from Vivian Chao