Beginner-friendly moving qigong exercises and theory of the Shaolin White Crane kung fu lineage, from Taiwan

What you'll learn

Shaolin White Crane is considered the root of open handed martial arts, such as karate
This ancient art is part of the primary curriculum taught at Shaolin Temple, a Buddhsit monastery in China
This White Crane lineage comes from an unbroken lineage in Taiwan
Soft Qigong has amazing health benefits, especially for the torso and spine, chest and lungs
Learn "soft skills" can improve all areas of your life

Requirements

No experience needed, beginner friendly
Ability to stand for some exercises is ideal

Description

Step into Shaolin White Crane Class with Master Yang, Jwing-Ming (NEW! 2025)Follow-along with a fascinating lesson on Soft-style Qìgōng (energy work) with Master Yang, Jwing-Ming (楊俊敏博士). Soft qìgōng movements use a large range of motion with minimal muscular tension coordinated with deep, relaxed breathing. Practice will energize the entire body and prevent many common injuries and ailments, such as joint pain in the hands, arms, shoulders and back.At the age of fifteen, Dr. Yang started his kung fu training with Shaolin White Crane (Bai He) Master Cheng, Gin-Gsao (曾金灶). In thirteen years of study (1961-1974) under Master Cheng, he became an expert in the White Crane style of Chinese martial arts, which includes soft and hard methods of qìgōng, and a full kung fu curriculum.In this program, Master Yang teaches you Soft Qìgōng fundamentals, includingPowerful whole-body strengthening movementsStationary, rocking, and stepping qìgōng methodsVital keypoints for correct practice and better healthA stimulating soft qìgōng exercise sequence This beginner-friendly class progresses into deeper points, including how to lead more qì through the whole body with Grand Circulation. Master Yang encourages you through a fun and inspiring workout with the goal of establishing your ongoing qìgōng practice. This is the perfect place to start study of White Crane qigong and kung fu, as it is considered more difficult to "become soft" than to practice hard-style skills.ChaptersIntroductionWhite Crane DemonstrationQigong TheoryAbdominal BreathingAbout White Crane QigongBreathwork and ExercisesSpine WavingMartial Grand CirculationWarm UpWaist and SpineSteppingOctopus / Hand WavingRocking with HandsDouble FlyingHand FormSingle Arm FlyingAbout Frozen ShoulderTwisting Double FlyingSideways FlyingArm Flapping GongRocking Arm FlappingMixed PracticeCoiling / RotatingConclusionMany other YMAA titles are available in UDEMY. Search "YMAA".

Who this course is for

Anyone interested in really learning qigong
Students of qigong who want to go deeper into their practice
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