Deer Postures and Qigong for the Winter Solstice Lesson One

Qigong for the Winter Solstice. James enhances your knowledge about the ebbing and flowing of yin and yang energy, and how to move the body to be in rhythm with yin and yang in nature. You will enjoy the beginning warm-up sequence of three of the five deer poses. James emphasizes the stability and majesty of the deer as a powerful stag. This opening is followed by a discussion of the origination of the concept of yin and yang. Finally, James guides you through a series of movements and massages to prepare the body for the time of transition starting with the Winter Solstice.

VIDEO INDEX
Welcome | 0:00
Starting the Practice | 1:55
Standing Mountain | 2:00
The Deer Looks Behind | 4:40
The Deer Leaps Forward | 7:50
The Deer Contends | 10:00
Discussion of the Qualities of the Deer to Guide Your Focus | 12:15
Repeating Three Deer Movements | 13:30
Final Thoughts on Deer Movements | 17:20
Discussion of Yin and Yang | 19:40
Flow for the Winter Solstice | 26:20
Discussion of the Solstice and Transitions | 47:10
Questions and Answers | 50:25