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The Five Animals Qigong is the
oldest form of exercise and Qigong in history. It was created 1800 years ago
by Hua Tuo, an extraordinary Chinese medicine doctor. Through imitating the
movements, sounds and breathing of the tiger, deer, bear, monkey and bird,
the Five Animal Qigong brings us back to our free human nature. It is
enjoyable to practice and effective in revitalising our energy and
rejuvenating our body. Symbolically, the animals are related to the five
element colours, seasons, internal organs, sensory organs and emotions.
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The Five Animals Qigong focus
on physical fitness and vitality. Internally it opens the Qi meridians and
cavities and cultivates the Jing Qi Shen (body essence, vital energy and
spirit). Externally it improves our bones, joints, tendons, muscles, hair
and skin. It is an excellent qigong exercise for stress management and
rehabilitation after serious sicknesses.
It is practiced through simple forms of movements, meditation and
spontaneous play of the animals. Qigong (Chi Kung) is an internal energy
cultivation method. It is simple, extremely easy to learn and excellent for
fitness, good Health and longevity. Person with any ages and health
condition is suitable for practicing the Five Animal Qigong.
The five animals are:
Tiger - bones and tearing
Leopard -
joints and crushing
Crane - balance and control
Snake - muscles and rhythmic endurance
Dragon - focus and will power |
