Qi Gong - Lesson #1

Qi Gong is a series of postures and or movement patterns designed to enhance Qi flow in specific meridians within the body. In this series, Dr. Daniel Hoover and his wife Veronika with SOHMA.org are demonstrating the Ba Duan Jin which is translated as The Eight Brocades or the Eight Pieces of the Silk Brocade. Doctors and Acupuncturists commonly prescribe specific Qi Gong exercises such as these to treat patterns of disease. This particular Qi Gong series is one of the most popular sets practiced worldwide and each exercise targets one of the eight extraordinary meridians in the body. It was designed by a general hundreds of years ago to help strengthen his warriors for battle. Welcome to Qi Gong for Beginners. This first episode is an introduction to Qi Gong concepts and its first two movement patterns “Lifting Heaven/Sky” and “Hunter Draws Bow to Hunt Eagle.” Lifting Heaven also known as “Hold up the Sky for Well Tuned San Jiao” specifically opens the Yang Qiao meridian. Hunter Draws Bow to Hunt Eagle specifically opens the Yin Qiao meridian. Each episode will build on the previous one. To learn more from Dr. Daniel Hoover, DC, LAc, MH, please visit his website at SOHMA.org or follow him on Instagram @sohma_health.
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[Snoopy-JoeCool]

Dr Hoover 5 years ago you posted your Tai chi classes with your wife Veronica. At that time I was curious about the practice for my health. When I discovered those videos I took my very first tai chi lessons from you. Since then I have been doing tai chi on almost a daily basis and reading numerous books and watching several YouTube videos on Chinese medicine and health care. I realize it takes years to be proficient at tai chi but I must say I have already experienced benefits from it for my mind body and spirit. Thank you so much for introducing me to this ancient treasure. And now I shall learn Qi Gong from you as well! 🙏

[wendyhannan]

Thank you, I love your style of teaching. I’m 77 and just been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, my Dr recommended I do Tai chi every day. I’m lucky I found you and your lovely wife. 🙏

[piccadilly]

Dr. Daniel, I first took lessons in Tai Chi from an American gentleman working in Riyadh and took to it immediately. It was spiritually uplifting, we used to perform it in a sunken garden surrounded by weeping trees and a disused fountain. My neighbour’s said it was even soothing for them to watch us perform the “strange form of ballet”.
That was almost 20 years ago and as much as I loved it I forgot most of the moves. Alhumdulilah! I discovered your videos 2 days ago and the joy (or Chi?) came flooding back! I felt the Chi following your instructions (you are an excellent teacher) and it was absolutely amazing! I performed it this morning and out of curiosity palpated my Chi again this evening with closed eyes, I sensed a gentle yet firm spongy pressure against my palms. My skin even pressed in (indentation) as I gently bounced off the Chi.

I wish I could thank you for this incredible gift in person.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom and talent with us. I pray you are further blessed in this life and the next. Ameen

[shanadellos]

Thank you SO SO much! I'm so glad I found this video. I practiced along and now as I type this, I feel more centered. I love your style and it's beautiful to see your wife demonstrating accommodated movements with you! Thank you for all you do for us who are taking steps toward improving our health and energy flow!

[GrandmaHasAwakened]

I'm a senior and today I went to a senior class for QiGong and I was so awkward I thought about not going back. Your lessons look so easy to follow I hope watching them will help me fit in with the class and not feel so embarrassed.

[jovantemusic]

Thanks for the upload I love these vids, I go back to the Tai Chi all the time, glad to see this Qi Gong series!

[m.c.degroffdavis]

I love your videos! Your instructions are easy to understand and your demonstrations are a cinch to follow. The lovely chemistry between both of you makes watching a delight! Additionally, the background music is soothing. Thanks.

[sandrarakovac]

Thank you both for unselfishly sharing your knowledge and love for Qi Gong. It makes me want to participate, learn, and share your videos.

[antonellamicheli]

THANKU..ENJOYED MY FIRST LESSON...YOU ARE A GOOD TEACHER!

[natalyakv.]

Thank you so much for sharing it! Tried it 1st time today and I love it! Thank you again!❤❤❤

[kimpivoly]

thank you. you have saved my life ! I now teach what I have learned from you.

[loving.vibess]

Really Wonderful Man!!
Great Work Appreciated 😍

Love From Land Of Yoga 🇮🇳

[pauloamaral]

Excuse me Dr, i dont know If you still reply to those comments but i have some questions as a beginer:
1-) If there ARE 12 Qi channels in the body, then why we only work with 8 forms?
2-) What can i do If i experience dificulty in breathing, since im overweighted?
3-) How do i peform the Ma Bu pose? I hear many Kung Fu teachers saying that you cant put the weight on the knees, but that seems unavoidable. And i always end up with pain there. Do you have any Hint for that?

Thank you 🫳🤛 . ☯️