Yuanqigong: "The Walking Exercises of the Eight Immortals" (Baxian Xinggong)

In Chinese Taoist stories and legends, eight special figures often appear: the legendary Baxian or Eight Immortals. They are examples of great Taoist masters who have attained unity with Dao, the Way, to which every Taoist aspires, and have thereby become immortal. This course teaches you walking exercises from the Yuanqigong (Skill of the Primary Qi) training that were inspired by the stories surrounding the Eight Immortals. Taoist alchemist and physician Dr. Fu Qinglong taught this set of eight exercises to Dr. Dan Vercammen. The main goals of this training are: stretching and relaxing the spine, opening up the joints, strengthening the legs, deepening breathing, improving the circulations in the body and meditative movement. As supportive exercises in Taoist alchemical training, the movements also help to open the Bamai or Eight Exceptional Vessels. They can be practised in perfect combination with the Daoyin training (offered separately). We can't promise that they will make you immortal, but they do have a beneficial effect on the body and your wellbeing. The program is in Dutch with English subtitles