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Ba duan jing Eight "qi gong" exercises:

Qigong is a discipline in which you use your mind to direct the flow and circulation of qi (energy) within your body along the twelve meridian lines, or jingluo; these exercises cure illness and restore health and strength.

Form 1 shuang shou tuo tian li san jiao: two hands lift up the sky, regulating the flow of qi throughout the body

Form 2 zuoyou kai gong si she diao: draw the bow to left and right, as if shooting for hawks. This exercise strengthens the lungs and breathing.

Form 3 tiaoli piwei xu dan ju: to regulate the spleen and stomach, you must raise a single hand. This exercise is good for the digestion.

Form 4 wu lao qi shang wang hou qiao: remove fatigue and injuries by looking behind you at your heels.

Form 5 yao tou bai wei qu xin huo: rotate the head and bottom to remove fire in the heart. This exercise strengthens the spine.

Form 6 bei hou qi dian bai bing xiao: bounce on your heels seven times, thus removing 100 ills. This exercise circulates the qi and is good for the brain.

Form 7 zhuan quan nu mu zeng qi li: make two fists, open eyes in anger, thus increasing your qi and energy.

Form 8 liang shou pan zu gu shen yao: touch your toes and firm up the kidneys and waist.

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