Qigong - Online Tuition
The Fragrant Buddha Xiang Gong level one tuition:
Lesson extracts have been taken from our Fragrant Buddha DVD, click here for further details.
Before starting your Qigong practice, completely relax the whole body, stand shoulder width apart or sit comfortably, place the tip of the tongue on the roof of the mouth just behind the front teeth and breathe slowly through the nose at all times, if standing bend the knees slightly into a comfortable stance and smile inwardly. This set of Qigong movements should be practiced with a positive mind as all qigong should be practiced.
The format of this tuition is as follows: The title of each posture followed by one or two guideline photos with text guidance. All movements should be soft, flowing and continuous without intent.
When practicing the Fragrant Buddha Qigong you should not try to visualise or guide your internal energy, but let the Qi flow naturally at all times.
Some Advice before you start your Qigong:
If you have a heart problem or high blood pressure you are advised not to raise the hands higher than the chest.
Repetitions should be 36-54 times. If you are a newcomer then do less to begin with gradually increasing the number over a period of time.
There should be no intent in the Qi guidance, let it happen naturally do not force the breath but breathe soft and naturally. Move the hands together no more than 45 degrees either side of the body, do not turn at the waist. Your shoulders remain relaxed and your back is straight but not rigid.
Everybody has their own limitation in movement, work to 'your' limitation at all times until you are comfortable then you can extend the repetition Practice sitting or standing and ideally play your favourite background music and just relax at all times.
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Please copy the text and images for personal guidance only. Thank you.
For quick reference and revision click on sequence number.
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Movement Number One:
Sequence name: Golden dragon wags its tail
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Guidance: Relax your whole body and keep your eyes open, now position your hands at lower chest height; palms facing each other without touching, (figure one) now separate both hands outward to 45 degrees either side of the body (figure two) without pause close the hands together and repeat 5-10 times. adopt a moderate speed not to fast not to slow. Do not force the breath at anytime just breath naturally.
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Movement Number Two:
Jin Long Bai Wai
Sequence name: Jade phoenix nods its head
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Guidance: When finishing the above preparation put the hands together fingers facing the front with space between the palms, (figure one) now move your hands from left to right 45 degrees to the side of the body (figures two) at chest level and return in the opposite direction to 45 degrees on the other side of the body.
Throughout the Fragrant Qigong ensure you do not move or turn the body and focus on the hands and lower arms.
Movement Number Three:
Yu Feng Dian Tou
Sequence name: Chinese character eight
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Guidance: Position the hands together in the prayer position at chest level with finger tips pointing upward at 45 degrees, leave some space between the palms. (figure one) Now move your hands down in a arch to the lower tantien position, (lower abdomen) (figure two) return in the opposite direction upward to chest level and repeat. Only move the lower arms, do not move you head or body. Repeat 36 -54 times.
The Fragrant Buddha Movement Number Four:
Fo Ta Piao Xiang
Sequence name: Playing the stringed instrument.
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Images grabbed from the DVD Ancient art of Qigong Series.
Guidance: Position the palms facing each other, figure one & two. Open and close the hands in front of the body five times, this set of movements is the same as the number one movement (preparation). Then move your hands upward to chest level, figure three then downward and outward in an arc of 45 degrees either side of the body, figure four then return inward and upward to chest level. Do not turn the palms outward in this movement, nor raise the hands any higher than shoulder height. When moving downward ensure the palms face downward. Keep the arms comfortably bent throughout the movement. Repeat 36 -54 times.
The Fragrant Buddha Movement Number Five:
Po Sa Fu Qin & Buo Yu Shuang Fen
Sequence name: Separating the begging bowl & the wooden fish.
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Guidance: With palms face down, fingers pointed forward. (figure one & two) Move hands to the sides and back. Keep the movement on the same vertical plane. Do not straighten the arms and when returning do not cross the hands. Repeat 36 to 54 times.
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Movement five continued: Turn the hands over and repeat with palms facing up. (figures three & four)
The Fragrant Buddha Movement Number Six:
Feng Bai He Ye
Sequence name: Lotus leaf blows in the wind
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Guidance: Position the palms facing each other, approximately 20 cm apart. (figure one) Move lower arms 45 degrees to the side and repeat on the other side. (figures two & three) Do not move the upper body or upper arms or wrists. Repeat 36 to 54 times.
The Fragrant Buddha Movement Number Seven:
Zuo Zhuan Qian Kun & You Zhuang Qian Kun
Sequence name: Turning the universe left & right.
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Images grabbed from the DVD Ancient art of Qigong Series
Guidance: Position the hands as above palms facing about 20cm apart, move the hands in a counter clockwise direction as shown in fig 1 & 2 forming a egg shape 36-54 times. Position the hands lower than the shoulders and not lower than the lower stomach, when moving always keep the palms facing each other. Continue this movement as above but in a clockwise direction repeat 36-54 times.
The Fragrant Buddha Movement Number Eight:
Yao Lu Du Hai
Sequence name: Rowing the boat.
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Guidance: Start by positioning the hands in front of the chest palms outward as in figure one, with the palms open push outward as if rowing a boat but do not straighten the arms, continue this movement outward and downward in a circle, now pull toward the body, continue this movement upward and form relaxed hollow fists as the hands pass in front of the body as in figure two, now open the hands as you start to push outward with open palms once more. Repeat 36 - 54 times.
The Fragrant Buddha Movement Number Nine:
Fa Lun Chang Zhuan
Sequence name: Turning the dharma wheel.
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Guidance: Start by positioning your right hand above the left, approx 10 cm apart as in figure one. Move the upper hand forward, downward and back towards the body with the left hand following as in figure two. Both hands should form an oval shape near the chest at the same time keep the hands vertical with the palms facing down, repeat 36-54 times. The circular movement should be egg shaped.
The Fragrant Buddha Movement Number Ten:
Da Mo Du Hai
Sequence name: Bohi Dharma sailing the boat
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Guidance: Start by positioning right palm over the left hand approximately 4 cm apart at lower chest, height figure one. Swing both hands to the left and then to the right as if rocking a baby, figures two & three. Keep the movement of the hands together as shown. Do not move the body when swinging the arms, keeping the two hands in the prescribed position.
Da Mo was Lord Buddha's 28th Inheritor who settled down in China according to the order of the 27th Buddha. He helped establish Buddha's dharma, Zen, and great aspiration.
The Fragrant Buddha Movement Number Eleven:
Fo Feng Guan Er
Sequence name: Bringing the mountain peaks to the ears.
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Guidance: Position the palms either side of the thighs, with the palms facing inward, figure one, raise the hands upward in an arc and position over the ears, cup the palms and imagine you are holding ear phones without touching the ears and listen as if you are hearing something, figure two. Then return downward in the same arc. Move only the lower arms keeping the arms softly bent as you move down to each side of the lower tantien.
The Fragrant Buddha Movement Number Twelve:
Yao Yan Fo Guang
Sequence name: Golden light shines in eyes.
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Images grabbed from the DVD Ancient art of Qigong Series.
Guidance: Form the hands into hollow fists and position on either side of the lower tantien, figure one, raise the hands up in an arc and position them 5-10 cm away from the eyes, figure two. Ensure you do not touch the eyes. Remove spectacles for this movement.
As usual repeat 36 to 54 times; however to begin with work to your limitation.
The Fragrant Buddha Movement Number Thirteen:
Pu Du Zhong Sheng
Sequence name: Crossing the hands.
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Guidance: Cross the right hand over left as shown, figure one this applies to both male and female. Swing both hands out to the side, figure two and return to the start position. Do not swing too far
The Fragrant Buddha Movement Number Fourteen:
Tongzi Bai Fo
Sequence name: Reflection.
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Guidance: Position both hands at the middle tantien (heart centre) in a prayer posture. Ensure you keep a little space between the palms, point fingers upward and slightly forward as shown. Stay relaxed in this position for 2-3 minutes. You may either close the eyes, half close or open them while meditating. If you have a heart problem or high blood pressure, keep hands a little lower.
The Fragrant Buddha Movement Number Fifteen:
Qigong Conclusion
Sequence name: Close.
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Images grabbed from the DVD Ancient art of Qigong Series
Guidance: From the previous movement slowly lower your hands down, figure one then raise them slowly to shoulder level as shown, while inhaling through the nose. Form empty fists, then drop the hands slowly as you open the fingers and exhale through the mouth, figure two. Now wash the hands until hot, then wash the face.
To remind you, if you should have high blood pressure or high cholesterol, do not raise the arms any higher than chest level.
This last movement of the Fragrant Buddha Qigong concludes the online tuition.
For step by step DVD instruction of the Fragrant Buddha Qigong visit our Online Shop
A positive review from Mark Rance customer who brought the Fragrant Buddha Qigong DVD production:
"Great DVD, just followed it threw, and the focus on the hands is very energising, makes alot of sense to wash it into the body afterwards. I've done a little tai chi and bagua so the sensation isn't entirely new to me, but i was very surprised that such simple elegant movements could produce similar energy."
M.Rance
Basingstoke
Hampshire
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