8 Silk Brocades Qi Gong Series
Gently Strengthen · Energise · Centre
A Gentle Invitation
Would you like a way of gently strengthening your entire body while soothing your mind and nervous system? Welcome to the 8 Silk Brocades Qi Gong Series, a standing flow practice designed to energise, harmonise, and nourish your body and spirit.
This 4-part series is perfect for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. You’ll learn each movement slowly and experientially, leaving you with a deep understanding of the sequence and the tools to continue your practice at home.
What is Qi Gong?
Qi Gong is a system of coordinated body postures and movements combined with breath, creating a moving meditation. Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is traditionally used to cultivate and balance Qi (life-force energy), strengthen the body, calm the mind, and connect with spirit.
Across the world, Qi Gong is practiced for health, healing, meditation, and even martial arts training. Most people find it deeply calming and energising, with benefits that extend into daily life.
About the 8 Silk Brocades (Ba Duan Jin)
This ancient practice, first described in an 8th-century Taoist text, is composed of eight elegant, flowing movements, each targeting specific meridian pathways to strengthen, energise, and balance the body.
Origins:
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Daoist tradition attributes the exercises to Chong Li-quan, one of the eight immortals.
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Passed through the centuries, the practice was inscribed in caves and refined by subsequent sages, including General Lu Dong-bin, creating a timeless method of cultivating strength, vitality, and longevity.
Benefits You Can Expect
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Strengthened lungs, spleen, kidneys, and heart
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Increased flexibility and body awareness
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Lubricated joints and enhanced circulation
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Calmed nervous system and centred mind
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Deeply nourishing for both body and spirit
What’s Included
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4 live sessions (in-person or online)
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Recordings of all sessions to support home practice
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PDF handouts of the full 8 Silk Brocades sequence
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Access to guidance and support during the series
Investment: $80 for the full 4-class series
Your Practice
The 8 Silk Brocades is taught slowly and mindfully, allowing you to experience each movement fully. You’ll leave the series with confidence to practice at home, bringing calm, energy, and balance into your everyday life.