Wudang 5 Elements Qi Gong – Revitalize Your Organs

A powerful Qi Gong set built on a strong foundation of theory and basics.

What you'll learn

The Theory behind Qi Gong, Kung Fu, Wudang, and the tradition we follow, including the lineage and how these principles are applied in practice.

How to warm up the body effectively to prepare for Qi Gong practice and ensure smooth energy flow.

Stretching techniques for injury prevention and to enhance mobility—keeping your body agile and resilient.

Correct posture and basic stances, with detailed guidance on how to prepare your body for each position.

External Drills, designed to build a strong foundation and familiarize you with key techniques.

Internal Drills to refine posture, fine-tune your breath, and sharpen your mental focus.

Wu Xing Qi Gong: Master movements based on the Five Elements to regulate Qi, strengthen internal organs, and harmonize body, mind, and spirit.

Requirements

No experience needed. All you need is a workable body and a willing mind.

Description

What This Course Is AboutThis video course is part of the Start2Kungfu Program, designed to give you a complete foundation in traditional Wudang training. While the full course covers both Kungfu and Qi Gong, this module focuses primarily on Qi Gong, providing you with all the material you need to establish a strong internal practice at home.General StructureJoin us in the serene Italian Alps as we explore the principles, theory, and history behind the Wudang healing arts. Once we’ve set the foundation with essential concepts, we’ll build a strong base before I guide you step by step through Wu Xing Qi Gong (Five Elements Qi Gong).Warm-Ups & StretchesProper preparation is key to a safe and effective Qi Gong practice. This course provides:A soft warm-up for gentle energy activation.A tailored stretching routine to promote flexibility and relaxation.These warm-ups and stretches are designed to complement your Qi Gong practice, ensuring smooth energy flow and physical ease.Building the BasicsA solid foundation is essential for Qi Gong, especially since this form is part of the Wudang Kungfu system. In this course, you will:Learn fundamental stances and body alignments.Refine posture, enhance relaxation, and train mindful breathing.Develop internal awareness to strengthen both body and mind.Wu Xing Qi GongThis course centers around Wu Xing Qi Gong, a powerful Wudang set based on the Five Elements. You will learn:An opening sequence to harmonize breath and movement.Five exercises, each inspired by a legendary animal, designed to strengthen specific internal organs.Movements that stimulate energy channels, promoting balance and vitality.This practice is perfect for revitalizing the body, calming the mind, and improving overall well-being.A Lifetime of PracticeWu Xing Qi Gong is a lifelong practice that deepens over time. By mastering this set, you’ll have a powerful tool to cultivate lasting health, inner strength, and tranquility.When You Complete the CourseYou’ll have a structured routine that brings balance to your body and mind. Expect to gain:A stronger, more flexible body – Improved posture, coordination, and internal strength.Mental clarity and peace – A calmer, more focused mind.Energy awareness and control – A deeper connection to your breath and life force.This course provides everything you need to build a sustainable Qi Gong practice—whether for health, mindfulness, or personal growth.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 How to use this course

Section 2: General

Lecture 3 Kungfu - Gongfu

Lecture 4 Wudang-Shan

Lecture 5 The Legend

Section 3: Concepts & Philosophy

Lecture 6 Taoist Cosmology

Lecture 7 Micro-Macrocosm

Lecture 8 Tao

Lecture 9 Wu-Wei

Lecture 10 Immortality

Lecture 11 Homework

Section 4: History

Lecture 12 Taoism today

Lecture 13 Three teachings harmonious as One

Lecture 14 Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism

Lecture 15 Where Taoism comes from

Lecture 16 Different kinds of Taoism

Section 5: Transmission

Lecture 17 Our school

Lecture 18 The lineage

Lecture 19 Digital age

Section 6: Three Treasures

Lecture 20 Everything is Energy

Lecture 21 Jing - Essence

Lecture 22 Qi - Vitality

Lecture 23 Shen - Spirit

Lecture 24 Sickness

Lecture 25 Internal development

Section 7: Internal Alchemy

Lecture 26 Internal Alchemy - Practical

Lecture 27 Refining Jing

Lecture 28 Refining Qi - Relax

Lecture 29 Refining Qi - Breathing

Lecture 30 Refining Shen into union with Tao

Lecture 31 Doing & Non-Doing

Lecture 32 External to Internal

Section 8: Conclusion Theory

Lecture 33 Recap

Section 9: Start Movement

Lecture 34 Intro Movement

Lecture 35 Intro Basics

Section 10: Preparation Wu Xing Qi Gong - Standing warm-up

Lecture 36 Standing warm-up - Intro

Lecture 37 Standing warm-up - Asian squat

Lecture 38 Standing warm-up - Asian squat - Follow along

Lecture 39 Standing warm-up - Circles from down to up

Lecture 40 Standing warm-up - Ankle circles

Lecture 41 Standing warm-up - Ankle circles - Follow along

Lecture 42 Standing warm-up - Horizontal knee circles

Lecture 43 Standing warm-up - Horizontal knee circles - Follow along

Lecture 44 Standing warm-up - Hula Hooping

Lecture 45 Standing warm-up - Hula Hooping - Follow along

Lecture 46 Standing warm-up - Wrist circles

Lecture 47 Standing warm-up - Wrist circles - Follow along

Lecture 48 Standing warm-up - Shoulder circles

Lecture 49 Standing warm-up - Shoulder circles - Follow along

Lecture 50 Standing warm-up - Neck circles

Lecture 51 Standing warm-up - Neck circles - Follow along

Lecture 52 Standing warm-up - What if i want to train harder?

Lecture 53 Standing warm-up - Other ways

Section 11: Preparation Wu Xing Qi Gong - Light stretching

Lecture 54 Light stretching - Intro

Lecture 55 Light stretching - Standing reaching forward

Lecture 56 Light stretching - Standing reaching forward - Follow along

Lecture 57 Light stretching - Two stretches on one leg

Lecture 58 Light stretching - Two stretches on one leg - Follow along

Lecture 59 Light stretching - Two hands hold up heaven

Lecture 60 Light stretching - Two hands hold up heaven - Follow along

Section 12: Basics - Stance Stretching

Lecture 61 Stance Stretching - Intro

Lecture 62 Stance Stretching - Wuji - Good posture

Lecture 63 Stance Stretching - Wuji - Follow along

Lecture 64 Stance Stretching - Mabu - Intro

Lecture 65 Stance Stretching - Open Mabu stretch

Lecture 66 Stance Stretching - Open Mabu stretch - Follow along

Lecture 67 Stance Stretching - Mabu - Dragon sways its head…

Lecture 68 Stance Stretching - Mabu - Dragon sways its head… - Follow along

Lecture 69 Stance Stretching - Gongbu - Intro

Lecture 70 Stance Stretching - Gongbu - Stretch

Lecture 71 Stance Stretching - Gongbu - Stretch - Follow along

Lecture 72 Stance Stretching - Gongbu - Overturn stretch

Lecture 73 Stance Stretching - Gongbu - Overturn stretch - Follow along

Lecture 74 Stance Stretching - Wanna do some drills?

Lecture 75 Stance Stretching - Pubu - Intro

Lecture 76 Stance Stretching - Pubu - Stretch

Lecture 77 Stance Stretching - Pubu - Stretch - Follow along

Lecture 78 Stance Stretching - Mabu, Gongbu, Pubu are very closely related

Lecture 79 Stance Stretching - Xiebu - Intro

Lecture 80 Stance Stretching - Xiebu - Stretch

Lecture 81 Stance Stretching - Xiebu - Stretch - Follow along

Lecture 82 Stance Stretching - Xubu - Drops

Lecture 83 Stance Stretching - Xubu - Drops - Follow along

Lecture 84 Stance Stretching - Dingbu - Drops

Lecture 85 Stance Stretching - Dingbu - Drops - Follow along

Lecture 86 Stance Stretching - Roundup

Section 13: Basics - Drills - Introduction

Lecture 87 Basics - Drills - Introduction

Section 14: Basics - External Drills

Lecture 88 Basics - External Drills - Intro

Lecture 89 Basics - External Drills - 3 Punches - Intro

Lecture 90 Basics - External Drills - 3 Punches - Forward Mabu Punches

Lecture 91 Basics - External Drills - 3 Punches - Forward Mabu Punches - Follow along

Lecture 92 Basics - External Drills - 3 Punches - Gutpunches

Lecture 93 Basics - External Drills - 3 Punches - Gutpunches - Follow along

Lecture 94 Basics - External Drills - 3 Punches - Gongbupunches

Lecture 95 Basics - External Drills - 3 Punches - Gongbupunches - Follow along

Lecture 96 Basics - External Drills - 3 Punches - Coming up with control

Lecture 97 Basics - External Drills - Walking Gutpunches

Lecture 98 Basics - External Drills - Walking Gutpunches - Follow along

Lecture 99 Basics - External Drills - Walking Gongbupunches

Lecture 100 Basics - External Drills - Walking Gongbupunches - Follow along

Lecture 101 Basics - External Drills - Xiebu turns

Lecture 102 Basics - External Drills - Xiebu turns - Follow along

Lecture 103 Basics - External Drills - Pubu swings

Lecture 104 Basics - External Drills - Pubu swings - Follow along

Lecture 105 Basics - External Drills - Mabu lying

Lecture 106 Basics - External Drills - Mabu lying - Follow along

Lecture 107 Basics - External Drills - Pubu lying

Lecture 108 Basics - External Drills - Pubu lying - Follow along

Lecture 109 Basics - External Drills - Ending

Section 15: Basics - Internal Drills

Lecture 110 Basics - Internal Drills - Intro

Lecture 111 Basics - Internal Drills - About Qi

Lecture 112 Basics - Internal Drills - Breathing sequence

Lecture 113 Basics - Internal Drills - Breathing sequence - Follow along

Lecture 114 Basics - Internal Drills - Zhan Zhuang

Lecture 115 Basics - Internal Drills - Zhan Zhuang - Follow along

Lecture 116 Basics - Internal Drills - Basics sequence

Lecture 117 Basics - Internal Drills - Basics sequence - Follow along

Lecture 118 Basics - Internal Drills - Mabu challenge

Lecture 119 Basics - Internal Drills - Mabu challenge - Follow along

Lecture 120 Basics - Internal Drills - 3 Variations of Zhan Zhuang

Lecture 121 Basics - Internal Drills - 3 Variations of Zhan Zhuang - Follow along

Lecture 122 Basics - Internal Drills - Cloud hands

Lecture 123 Basics - Internal Drills - Cloud hands - Follow along

Lecture 124 Basics - Internal Drills - Gathering of Qi

Lecture 125 Basics - Internal Drills - Gathering of Qi - Follow along

Lecture 126 Basics - Internal Drills - Building the Qi

Lecture 127 Basics - Conclusion

Section 16: Traditional Chinese Medicine & Qi Gong

Lecture 128 Chinese medicine

Lecture 129 Wu Xing theory - 5 Pases Theory

Lecture 130 Qi Gong

Section 17: Form - Wu Xing Qi Gong

Lecture 131 Wu Xing Qi Gong - Intro

Lecture 132 Wu Xing Qi Gong - Opening + Hand seal

Lecture 133 Wu Xing Qi Gong - Opening + Hand seal - Follow along

Lecture 134 Wu Xing Qi Gong - Dragon - Water

Lecture 135 Wu Xing Qi Gong - Dragon - Water - Follow along

Lecture 136 Wu Xing Qi Gong - Tiger - Metal

Lecture 137 Wu Xing Qi Gong - Tiger - Metal - Follow along

Lecture 138 Wu Xing Qi Gong - Leopard - Wood

Lecture 139 Wu Xing Qi Gong - Leopard - Wood - Follow along

Lecture 140 Wu Xing Qi Gong - Snake - Earth

Lecture 141 Wu Xing Qi Gong - Snake - Earth - Follow along

Lecture 142 Wu Xing Qi Gong - Crane - Fire

Lecture 143 Wu Xing Qi Gong - Crane - Fire - Follow along

Lecture 144 Wu Xing Qi Gong - Conclusion

Section 18: Conclusion course

Lecture 145 Conclusion course

Anyone looking to cultivate a lifelong practice that enhances health, peace of mind, and overall well-being.