Understanding Qigong: Martial Arts Qigong Breathing -Dr Yang

1 hour 47 mins.

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming teaches Qigong Breathing for Martial Artists. Qigong means "energy work" and is sometimes called "moving meditation". Also, by using simple qigong exercises to boost your Qi (energy) and stimulate the belt vessel, an energy meridian around the waist, you can increase your immunity and maintain your health.

Renowned Qigong expert and author Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming discusses the theory and practice of Martial Arts Qigong Breathing, which can be used for conditioning the joints to make them stronger and more flexible. Using these techniques, a martial artist can develop improved rooting and manifest significant martial power. Techniques include Dan Tian breathing, Yongquan breathing, Laogong breathing, Four Gates breathing, Spiritual breathing, and Martial Grand Circulation breathing.

Dr. Yang's systematic approach to teaching offers deep insight into the ancient art of Qigong with modern scientific data to support his theory from both an Eastern and Western perspective.

This program is a must for serious qigong students, teachers, and martial artists of all styles. This is the key training for hitting harder, emitting power (jing) and feeling more strength.

• Breathing techniques to increase your Qi (energy) & Shen (spirit)
• Understand the relationship between breath, Qi, & endurance.
• Seven steps of Qigong Breathing for martial power, including Martial Grand Circulation breathing.
• Candle Training for martial artists to develop focus, endurance, patience and alertness.
• 14 Video Lessons / 107 minutes

Many more streaming video lessons available on the YMAA website.

Titles in this series:

Understanding Qigong 1: What is Qigong? / Understanding the Qi Circulatory System

Understanding Qigong 2: Keypoints of Qigong / Qigong Breathing Theory

Understanding Qigong 3: Qigong Meditation - Embryonic Breathing

Understanding Qigong 4: Immune Boost Qigong - Four Seasons Qigong

Understanding Qigong 5: Qigong Meditation - Small Circulation

Understanding Qigong 6: Martial Arts Qigong Breathing

These stand-alone programs can be used sequentially, or individually, based on your qigong practice goals.