The Eight Pieces of Silk Brocade

The Eight Pieces of Silk Brocade (八段錦 Ba Duan Jin) is one of the oldest of the classical Qigong sets and should be a part of any serious practitioner’s repertoire.

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These eight exercises, thought to be as ‘preciouis as silk brocade’ serve as an excellent way to circulate Qi throughout the entire system. In addition this set can be done for strength training, flexibility as well as a meditation.

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Join Mark R. Reinhart for his unique exploration and teaching of this ancient treasure from the Jing ( 精 ) physical, Qi ( 氣 ) emotional/mental
and Shen ( 神 ) spiritual aspects.

The 8 Brocades also referred to as Ba Duan Jin is one of the most popular Qigong practices dating back nearly 1000 years during the Song Dynasty in China. Qigong pronounced “Chee Gong”, is an ancient form of exercise that incorporates mindful movement, meditation, and breathing practices.