Have you ever watched the seemingly impossible physical feats of Chinese acrobats, gymnasts, or Kung Fu masters?  Did you wonder how they could move their bodies so gracefully with speed and power without spraining a muscle, tearing a knee ligament, or breaking a bone?  The answer is Qigong.  Practiced in China  for over 6,000 years to make the body supple, firm, and pliable. Qigong uses specialized movements, breathing, and visualizations to increase physical and mental vibrancy.  The regular practice of Qigong can restores and maintain a youthful flexibility, strength, and appearance.  Unlike western exercises that develop muscle mass, Qigong refines and  leans out the body making it faster and more resilient.  Vibrancy, the ability to come-back from illness or ward of disease is a key element of Qigong.

 

Liangong is a specialized set of 54 exercises based on the ancient Qigong tradition.  The 54 exercises are broken down into three sets of 18 target specific movements.

 

Set 1 targets the muscles, bones, and connective tissue.

Set 2 focuses on internal organs

Set  3 is for the heart and lungs

 

 

Liangong Set 3 Routine performed by Steve Haidinger