Understanding Qigong 4: Four Seasons Qigong With Dr. Yang

25 immune-boosting qigong exercises for year-round practice

What you'll learn
Qigong to boost your immune system, reduce stress and relax deeply.
25 qigong exercises for year-round immune boosting practice.
Understand how to sync your immune system with seasonal changes.
Understanding Qigong Course #4 of 6
Requirements
No prior experience necessary. Beginner friendly.
Description
3 hours 28 mins.Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming teaches how to boost your immune system and discusses the theory of Four Seasons Qigong, with 25 exercises to improve your health. Qigong means "energy work" and is sometimes called "moving meditation". Using simple exercises to boost your Wei Qi (guardian energy) and stimulate the belt vessel, an energy meridian around the waist, you can increase your immunity and maintain your health.Renowned Qigong expert and author Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming discusses the theory of Four Seasons Qigong (Si Ji Gong). Four Seasons Qigong is a well-known traditional medical Qigong practice in which one learns how to regulate the body from one season to the next to avoid common illnesses. This Qigong specializes in training the five internal Yin organs; heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, and spleen, which correspond to the four seasons the year.It is believed that when we get sick it is often due to slow adaptability and immune response, such as during the changes from one season to another. For example, when Fall arrives, it is easier to catch a cold, and when Summer comes, the heart can be too excited. By practicing Four Seasons Qigong, you are able to adjust your body’s Qi during the change of seasons so your health can be maintained.Dr. Yang's systematic approach to teaching offers deep insight into the ancient art of Qigong with modern scientific data to support his theory from both an Eastern and Western perspective.• Dr. Yang instructs 25 qigong exercises & explains the related healing sounds• Basic Five Elements TCM theory and its relationship to the organs• Learn Four Seasons acupressure (qigong massage) techniques• Understand how to use qigong to alleviate depression & stress• 14 Video Lessons / 210 minutesMany more streaming videos available from YMAA website.Titles in this series:Understanding Qigong 1: What is Qigong? / Understanding the Qi Circulatory System Understanding Qigong 2: Keypoints of Qigong / Qigong Breathing TheoryUnderstanding Qigong 3: Qigong Meditation - Embryonic BreathingUnderstanding Qigong 4: Four Seasons Qigong Understanding Qigong 5: Qigong Meditation - Small CirculationUnderstanding Qigong 6: Martial Arts Qigong BreathingThese stand-alone programs can be used sequentially, or individually, based on your qigong practice goals.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 General Theory Review / Introduction

Lecture 2 12 Primary Channels / 8 Vessels

Lecture 3 All Four Seasons Theory

Lecture 4 Four Seasons Immunity Boost Qigong Exercises 1 - 8

Lecture 5 Summer & Fall Theory

Lecture 6 Summer & Fall Immunity Boost Exercises 1 - 9

Lecture 7 Summer & Fall Acupoint Massage

Lecture 8 Winter Theory

Lecture 9 Winter Immunity Boost Exercises 1 - 4

Lecture 10 Winter Acupoint Massage

Lecture 11 Spring Theory

Lecture 12 Spring Immunity Boost Exercises 1 - 4

Lecture 13 Spring Acupoint Massage

Lecture 14 Conclusion by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming

All levels of experience are welcome, including practitioners of qigong, tai chi, meditation, yoga, reiki and anyone interested in starting a mind/body practice.