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Qigong and Mudra Practice to Boost Vital Energy and Inner Calm
Unlock your body’s natural vitality with this dynamic and deeply restorative Qigong and mudra practice. Designed to support both physical and emotional well-being, this session with Dr. Juli Kramer blends flowing movement, breathwork, and meditation to help you feel lighter, stronger, and more energized from within.
Experience the Transformative Power of Movement and Breath
At the heart of this class is the time-tested Eight Pieces of Silk Brocade, a powerful Qigong sequence practiced for over 800 years. This sequence gently stretches and strengthens the entire body while circulating Qi (life force energy) through your meridians. As a result, you’ll enjoy enhanced immunity, improved flexibility, and a calmer state of mind.
Before beginning the brocade, you’ll warm up with a gentle Qigong flow that opens your joints and prepares your body for deeper energetic work. Moreover, you’ll be guided with breath cues that can be adapted to your comfort level—making this Qigong and mudra practice truly accessible to all.
Transition into Stillness with Prana Mudra
Following the invigorating movement, you’ll shift into stillness through Prana Mudra, known as the “gesture of the upward current of energy.” Not only does this mudra support respiratory health and heart function, but it also enhances optimism and enthusiasm—qualities many of us long to reconnect with.
To deepen its impact, you’ll be guided through a visualization meditation that directs nourishing green energy through the lungs and heart. As a result, you’ll feel emotionally uplifted and physically grounded, carrying the effects of this Qigong and mudra practice long after it ends.
Why This Qigong and Mudra Practice Supports Mind-Body Balance
The intentional combination of Qigong movement and Ayurvedic hand gestures delivers healing on multiple levels:
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Physically, it increases circulation, strengthens your core, and supports healthy organ function.
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Emotionally, it helps clear heart heat, calm the nervous system, and improve mental focus.
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Energetically, it opens and clears blocked meridians, encouraging smooth and balanced Qi flow.
Furthermore, this complete Qigong and mudra practice empowers you to care for your own energy and health at any time—no equipment or prior experience required.
Key Benefits of this Qigong and Mudra Practice
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Boosts lung and immune system function
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Increases breath capacity and vital energy
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Releases tension and anxiety
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Builds strength, flexibility, and balance
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Enhances optimism, calm, and emotional resilience
Video Index: Navigate with Ease
Use this time-stamped index to revisit your favorite parts of the Qigong and mudra practice:
00:00 | Introduction – Welcome and overview of the session
00:20 | Gentle Qigong Warm-Up – Activate energy and prepare the body
03:30 | Gathering Qi from Six Directions – Expand the breath and move Qi
08:00 | Full Qigong Flow – Shoulder rolls, balance postures, and spinal twists
15:45 | Eight Pieces of Silk Brocade (Part 1) – Traditional forms to move energy
30:00 | Eight Pieces of Silk Brocade (Part 2) – Continue flowing with strength
41:00 | Bamboo in the Wind – Integrate and absorb your practice
42:00 | Prana Mudra Instruction – Learn and hold the mudra
44:00 | Guided Prana Mudra Meditation – Visualize healing green energy
54:30 | Affirmations for Vitality – Anchor your intention with mantra
56:30 | Closing and Return to Presence – Carry your energy into the day
Explore More Holistic Healing Practices
If you enjoyed this Qigong and mudra practice, you may also benefit from these related resources:
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Learn more about Mudras for Healing and Transformation by Joseph and Lilian Le Page on Integrative Yoga Therapy
Conclusion: Nourish Your Body, Mind, and Spirit
By combining intentional movement, focused breathwork, and meditative stillness, this Qigong and mudra practice offers a holistic path to wellness. It invites you to move beyond tension, reconnect with your breath, and cultivate a deeper sense of calm and energy.
Explore more in our Radiant Shenti video library and continue your journey to radiant health—one breath, one movement, one moment at a time.