Winter Qigong Exercise Routines - Follow Along Qi Gong

Five Elements Qigong with Nick Loffree, sometimes known as Five Seasons Qigong (Chi-Kung), aka energy-work.

What you'll learn

Beginner-friendly qigong for anyone

Winter-specific exercises to stay healthy

Seasonal Qigong techniques to boost the immune system

Simple, follow along format for relaxation

Requirements

No prior experience, beginner-friendly

Description

Qigong Master Nick Loffree guides you through a follow along routine of Energizing Qigong for Winter. In  Chinese Traditional Medicine (TCM) theory, the five elements—Wood,  Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water—are essential components used to  understand the dynamic interplay of forces in the natural world and the  human body. Each element is associated with a particular season, organ  system, emotion, and aspect of nature.In this context, the Water element corresponds to the winter season and governs the Kidney and Bladder organ systems.  The ancient practice of qigong, a holistic system of coordinated body  posture, movement, breath, and meditation, recognizes the profound  connection between the principles of Winter and the Water element.Winter, as the season of rest and regeneration, aligns with the Water element's  emphasis on stillness, introspection, and the conservation of energy.  Qigong practitioners often harness the energy of Winter to cultivate the  Kidney's vital essence, known as "Jing," and strengthen the Water  element within themselves. Qigong exercises during this season may focus  on gentle, flowing movements and breathing techniques to nourish the  Kidneys and enhance the body's capacity to store and distribute energy  efficiently.By harmonizing with the natural cycles of Winter and embracing the  qualities associated with the Water element, this routine will help you  promote balance, resilience, and overall well-being. Filmed on the  seashore in Okinawa to offer you a mindful getaway.This Five Elements series is composed of five parts, in five individual video lessons based on the annual seasons (sold separately from YMAA), including•Healing Qigong for Spring / Qigong for Liver Meridian, Stress, Anger, Digestion and Back Pain Relief / Wood Element (31 min)•Calming Qigong for Summer / Healthy Heart Qigong for Anxiety and Silk Reeling for Chronic Pain / Fire Element (30 min)•Centering Qigong for Late Summer / Digestion, Worry, Stomach, & Spleen Relief / Earth Element (17 min)•Nourishing Qigong for Autumn / Healthy Lungs and Immune System / Metal Element (29 min)•Energizing Qigong for Winter / Lower Dan Tian, Kidney Qi, and Vitality with Zhan Zhuang / Water Element (29 min)Nick Loffree is a Bioenergetic Health expert who came to his path  through trial and error after several head traumas and being diagnosed  with psychosis in 2008. He combined the contemporary psychiatric  approach with his own efforts in meditation, yoga, nutrition, eastern  medicine, biohacking, qigong, and many forms of fitness, martial arts,  and movement modalities to uncover the keys to health and healing in  himself. He was a dedicated top student and employee of Lee Holden for  years and has been teaching qigong around the world since 2014.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Preview

Lecture 2 Qigong for Winter Routine 1

Lecture 3 Qigong for Winter Routine 2

Lecture 4 Preview: Qigong for Spring

Lecture 5 Preview: Qigong for Summer

Lecture 6 Preview: Qigong for Autumn

Qigong practitioners at any level