One of the most common questions I get is “Which qigong exercise should I practice to <fill in the blank>?”
Well, I was looking through the book I wrote “Shaolin Chi Kung: 18 Exercises To Help You Live a Longer, Healthier and Happier Life” yesterday and decided to compile the list below for you. I hope you find it useful…
Which Pattern Does What?
Also Known As: Lifting the Sky
At A Glance:
- Excellent for Generating Chi Flow
- Treatment of Haemorrhoids
- Improves Health in all its aspects
Also Known As: Shooting Arrows
At A Glance:
- Massages Heart and Lung Systems
- Improves all Respiratory Problems
Also Known As: Plucking Stars
At A Glance:
- Overcomes disorders of the stomach and spleen systems (e.g. Indigestion and Diabetes)
- Overcomes Liver and Gall Bladder Problems
- Activates the Eight Secondary Meridians
Also Known As: Turning Head
At A Glance:
- Gives Spinal Cord a Gentle Shake Up
- Overcomes Headaches and Migraine
- Used to Cleanse Nervous System
Also Known As: Merry Go Round
At A Glance:
- Revitalises – forget Caffeine!
- Massages Internal Organs
- Useful Against Rheumatism, Diabetes or Indigestion
Also Known As: Angry Eyed Punches
At A Glance:
- Massages and Strengthens the Heart System
- Develops Powerful Punches for Martial Artists
- Beneficial for the Intestines and Eyes
Also Known As: Carrying the Moon
At A Glance:
- Promotes Youthfulness
- Beneficial for the Spine
- Enhances the Nervous System
Also Known As: Nourish Kidney
At A Glance:
- Important for Sexual Health and Functioning
- Enhances the Intellect
- Increases Vitality
Also Known As: Three Levels to Earth
At A Glance:
- Strengthens the Heart System
- Generate better Energy Flow
- Increases Vitality
Also Known As: Dancing Crane
At A Glance:
- Channels Energy to the Legs
- Overcomes Kidney Stones
- Overcomes Dull Intellect
Also Known As: Carrying Mountain
At A Glance:
- Develops Powerful Arms For Martial Artists
- Overcomes Chronic Back Pain
Also Known As: Drawing Knife
At A Glance:
- Generates Energy Flow to the Eight Secondary Meridians
- Releases Tension in the Neck and Shoulders
Fierce Tiger Pushing Mountains
Also Known As: Pushing Mountain
At A Glance:
- Develops Internal Force for Martial Artists
- Overcomes Rheumatism
- Promotes Mental Freshness
Also Known As: Separating Water
At A Glance:
- Overcomes Depression
- Beneficial to the Heart and Lung Systems
- Helps Ladies to develop a “Lovely Bust”
Also Known As: Presenting Claws
At A Glance:
- Beneficial for those with Diabetes
- Overcome Digestive Disorders
- Overcome Worry and Anxiety
Also Known As: Windmill Hand
At A Glance:
- Beneficial for the Liver and Spleen systems
- Beneficial for those with Diabetes
- Develops Internal Force for Martial Artists
Also Known As: Deep Knee Bends
At A Glance:
- Stimulates Flow of Energy to Hands and Feet
- Useful for those with Rheumatisum, Arthritus and Internal Injuries
- Wonderful for the Lower Body
Also Known As: Rotating Knees
At A Glance:
- Enhance Sexual Performance and Enjoyment
- Excellent for those with Knee Pain
As always, please remember that the catalogue of benefits listed above for the qigong exercises from the 18 Lohan Hands are only obtainable is you are practicing qigong and not qigong form.
Qigong is a composite of Form, Energy and Mind. Form being the least important of the three (though still important!)
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Bye for now
Marcus James Santer