Divine Crane Rotates Knees is the eighteenth and final exercise of the Shaolin 18 Lohan Hands. Also known as 仙 鶴 轉 膝 and XIAN HE ZHUAN XI, it is a fitting conclusion to the set — and one with a genuinely unusual distinction among the 18 exercises.
Key Benefits of Divine Crane Rotates Knees
When practiced as qigong — not merely as physical form — Divine Crane Rotates Knees offers the following benefits:
- Brings significant relief to knee problems — including the aching knees common among martial artists and Tai Chi practitioners
- Helps overcome sexual problems and enhances sexual performance and enjoyment
The One Exercise That Works at Form Level Too
Divine Crane Rotates Knees holds a unique place in the 18 Lohan Hands: it is one of the very few exercises in the set that offers genuine benefit — specifically relief from knee pain — even when practiced at the level of form only. Every other exercise in this set requires qigong practice to deliver its full benefits. This one is the exception.
The connection between knee problems and kidney function explains why: in Traditional Chinese Medicine, knee problems are typically a symptom of weakness in kidney functioning rather than a purely structural issue. This exercise addresses that root cause.
An Important Note on Form vs. Qigong
While this exercise offers some benefit at form level, the full range of benefits — including the sexual health benefits — are only available when practiced as qigong, with a Qigong State of Mind (QSoM) and genuine energy flow. The form is not the art of qigong.
Learning Divine Crane Rotates Knees directly from a qualified qigong instructor is strongly recommended. For those without access to a local instructor, the Qigong15 online course provides structured guidance from the comfort of home.
Explore the Full 18 Lohan Hands Set
This is the final exercise in the set. To explore all 18 exercises, visit the 18 Lohan Hands hub page.
