"Yang Qi - Taoist Health Exercises & Chi Kung" with Anne Becker *

"Yang Qi - Taoist Health Exercises Chi Kung"

In addition to the Taoist health exercises and Chi Kung described above, Yang Qi also incorporates elements of Taoist massage.

We developed the Yang Qi program—which translates to “Vitality in Stillness—Replenishing the Reserves”—for people affected by Long COVID. It combines various elements from the wide range of exercises and is invigorating in any situation.

24 Taoist Health Exercises

The Taoist health exercises are based on the principles of Yin and Yang in Tai Chi Chuan. In the individual exercises, specific aspects of the various movements are practiced: raising and lowering the arms; shifting weight to the left and right; bending and straightening the knees, etc. Depending on the time available, the exercises are repeated 5–10 times. Some exercises are performed in sync with the breath. Not all 24 exercises are suitable for beginners. Normally, the exercises serve as warm-ups before beginning the Tai Chi Chuan form.

The martial art of Tai Chi Chuan is based on three main pillars: meditation, energy work (Qi Gong), and the Tai Chi Chuan form. A key element used in its practice is breath control. There are numerous exercises designed to prepare the body, both mentally and physically, for the practice of the martial art Tai Chi Chuan. I have selected a few of these and described them briefly. The descriptions are intended primarily to help you understand what these exercises entail.