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8 Pieces of Brocade: Standing Full Flow

8 Pieces of Brocade standing full flow

The 8 Pieces of Brocade is an 800 year-old qigong flow that moves and stretches all of the organs, muscles, joints, glands, and lymph nodes in your body. The  focus is also on aligning breath with movement, to calm the mind.

8 Pieces of Brocade seated full flow

Completing the 8 Pieces of Brocade in a seated position still provides many of the benefits of releasing the digestive organs, strengthening the heart and lungs, and moving Qi.

Evening flow to help you relax and sleep

Wind down after a long and stressful day, or even a great day, with this flow. You’ll release stress and tension from your mind and body for a good night’s rest.

Inner Vitality and Energy AM Flow

This is a simple yet powerful flow that opens the energy within you by stimulating Kidney qi and releasing the reserve energy that is stored there.

Inner Vitality and Energy PM Flow

This is a simple yet powerful flow that calms the energy by relaxing Kidney qi as your prepare for a restful sleep.

Embracing the Dao

Calm your mind and balance your thoughts with this relaxing posture. Great to do anytime you are feeling ungrounded and stressed.

Moving the Qi

Learn how to use your imagination to move your qi. Use this exercise anytime your are feeling stuck in your mind or body.

Bear Moving with Wise Owl

Move your qi as a great bear, conquering the world, and with the wisdom of the owl to guide you. Wonderful when you need to feel empowered.

What are the 8 Pieces of Brocade?

The 8 Pieces of Brocade is an 800 year-old qigong flow that moves and stretches all of the organs, muscles, joints, glands, and lymph nodes in your body. The  focus is also on aligning breath with movement, to calm the mind. 

These exercises help prevent and cure many kinds of illness. They also: help develop your muscles, increase physical strength, improve joint movement and flexibility, strengthen the tendons and bones, and help regulate digestion and the nervous system.

Brocade was the name for high-grade silk cloth in ancient China, a rare and expensive item. Calling these exercises the 8 Pieces of Brocade means that the movements are a treasure!

More inside & out movements

Bear Moving with Wise Owl

Move your qi as a great bear, conquering the world, and with the wisdom of the owl to guide you. Wonderful when you need to feel empowered.

Shanghai Exercise in the Park

Test your stamina and strength as you follow along with this wonderful upper body conditioning routine. Energize your heart and unblock stagnant qi in your shoulders and neck.

Yoga Kriya to Revitalize your Nervous System

This short kriya enlivens and enlightens your energy, making your more beautiful, mentally and physically.

Beautify Your Eyes

This gua sha pattern reduces puffiness under the eyes & droopy eyelids. Bring a shine to your eyes!

Inside & Out Movement Winter Challenge Enrollment Now Open!

The challenge starts November 24th!

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