8 Brocades Qigong Practice

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This is the qigong practice of the 8 Brocades, or Baduanjin. Regular practice is believed to improve organ function and overall wellbeing. It was filmed in Beijing in September, 2014. Watch out for some cameo appearances from interested onlookers and passers-by! Hope you enjoy it.

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  • @margaretpokorny103
    @margaretpokorny10311 ай бұрын

    I don't know if anyone else has noticed but I sure have. Thank you Mimi, for not having any commercials before this practice. You are the BEST. Your approach is spiritual and lovely. ❤

  • @MimiKuoDeemer

    @MimiKuoDeemer

    10 ай бұрын

  • @nigelsponge

    @nigelsponge

    8 ай бұрын

    💯

  • @themartialartsapproach8786

    @themartialartsapproach8786

    8 ай бұрын

    I noticed that, too. Amazing.

  • @alalgomam

    @alalgomam

    8 күн бұрын

    I've noticed this too! It's why I keep coming back to this video (also because Mimi's explanations and the adaptations she's made to the forms are excellent) ... we do this practice for finding peace and balance, the worst thing possible is to have that interrupted by an advertisement. Thank you so much @MimiKuoDeemer - this video has been a gift to my life and wellbeing!

  • @tuannamtran6153
    @tuannamtran6153Ай бұрын

    This is the best 8 brocades tutorial on KZread. You explain very clearly how to breathe during the practice and do it in a slow pace so that everyone can follow. Thank you so much for your teaching

  • @MimiKuoDeemer

    @MimiKuoDeemer

    Ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @winglow7615
    @winglow76157 жыл бұрын

    Any form of qigong can get you qi. Once you feel the qi, you can direct it to anywhere in your body, initially with your palms, then by the mind. I do it to my eyes. My vision has improved a great deal. I can read fine print. My glasses are same for 30 years. I do it to my ears. My hearing has no problem. Annual physical exam found no problem. I also watch my food intake, maintain normal weight, exercise and avoid stress. I am 81.

  • @mamunurrashid5652

    @mamunurrashid5652

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your experience...

  • @OlegMasterOfMind

    @OlegMasterOfMind

    5 жыл бұрын

    What is qi? Thanks

  • @jsmith2121

    @jsmith2121

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@OlegMasterOfMind Chi is your body's bioenergy. It is the universal energy that runs through all living things and even through inanimate objects, albiet less vibrantly. TCM believes that chi should flow like a clean river through the body. If it stagnates, like a murky pond, this leads to disease. Cultivating chi leads to excellent stength and mental and physical health.

  • @OlegMasterOfMind

    @OlegMasterOfMind

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@jsmith2121 ok thank you.

  • @mooselee902

    @mooselee902

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@OlegMasterOfMind its basically another body system, like heart / blood etc. It comes from and goes to what they call the jhong mo. In martial arts you use nei kung not chi kung tho (nei kung is just a fancy name for exercises / training to shift the entirety of the body weight (other normal exercises shift the body to shift the locked weight, whereas you can separate the weight from the movement of the body (like a coke bottle filled with water). There is no kidney line etc too, ask an accupuncturist which point on the small intestine meridian treats the small intestine? (answer is none of them, accupuncture is bastardized knowledge stolen from the 100 schools of thought, which the emperor tried to kill off by burying the masters alive (see on wikipedia).

  • @roxystroscho1262
    @roxystroscho12622 жыл бұрын

    She's got it down perfect...and her ability to smile when folks walk thru AND she continue without missing a beat! She's awesome!

  • @MimiKuoDeemer

    @MimiKuoDeemer

    2 жыл бұрын

    thank you Roxy!

  • @deanle604

    @deanle604

    Жыл бұрын

    Her smiling is gorgeous works out just perfect but she needs entirely dress up from inside out as bra ..and top to bottom

  • @deliciouslyme6206
    @deliciouslyme62063 жыл бұрын

    Soooo happy to have found you. So hard to find a Qi Gong video that’s not too slow, not too fast, shows the movements perfectly and at the same time explains both the practical and spiritual! Just perfect! Thank you so much! 🙏🏻❤️

  • @MimiKuoDeemer

    @MimiKuoDeemer

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am so happy to read this lovely feedback! x

  • @tabuleirocmd

    @tabuleirocmd

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MimiKuoDeemer Hi Mimi, thanks for your wonderfull videos! Can one do a Brocade like the turn of the wise owl separatelly without doing the others first? Thank You!

  • @jogomes520

    @jogomes520

    11 ай бұрын

    @@MimiKuoDeemer Hi! Love, love, love all your videos, your soft voice is so calming and soothing. I only have one question, when I do the last Brocade, when i start to rise i get a little dizzy. It's that normal? I only started practising the 8 Brocades 2 weeks ago. Thank you so much for your kindness in sharing all your wisdom with us!🙏

  • @consciouscommunity3897
    @consciouscommunity38978 жыл бұрын

    I like how you don't really care if people are walking by, it makes me think that if I can get to this place within myself then I can transcend what is happening around me.

  • @oohellosaweenaoo

    @oohellosaweenaoo

    5 жыл бұрын

    Om of Mom I agree I get easily distracted that I cannot think what my next movement is and I lost track of my breathing lol I need to get myself in that state where any distraction doesn’t matter.🙏

  • @RareTechniques

    @RareTechniques

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@oohellosaweenaoo Meditate daily

  • @tapangasoul6928

    @tapangasoul6928

    4 жыл бұрын

    Conscious Community Facts. I’d like to do gi gong everyday on my front lawn because the ground is supportive and soft. But all the people walking and driving by and my neighbors , who are mostly conservative really make me not want to do it. Maybe one day.

  • @elizaeri1295

    @elizaeri1295

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@tapangasoul6928 I wish you the courage to do qigong in your yard regardless of the surrounding...all the best...I bet it will make you feel good

  • @tapangasoul6928

    @tapangasoul6928

    4 жыл бұрын

    Eliza Eri Thank youu :). Your right.

  • @DraconiusLux
    @DraconiusLux4 жыл бұрын

    I give mimi a round of applause for not losing it and laughing at all those distractions. Very good movements and nice flow.

  • @ronnickyjroy3
    @ronnickyjroy37 ай бұрын

    Warmup Move - 0:06 Exercise 1 - 0:26 - Triple Heater Exercise 2 - 2:21 - Stomach/Spleen Exercise 3 - 4:36 - Drawing Bow Exercise 4 - 6:51 - Looking Back Exercise 5 - 9:01 - Leg Horse Swing Exercise 6 - 10:46 - 2 Hands Climb Exercise 7 - 13:40 - Punch with Angry Gaze Exercise 8 - 15:20 - Shake the Back

  • @MimiKuoDeemer

    @MimiKuoDeemer

    3 ай бұрын

    🙏

  • @iritdiamant106
    @iritdiamant1064 жыл бұрын

    This is my favorite 8 Brocades. I watch it for years! The voice, the gentle movements, the coordination between the voice and the movement, is superb!

  • @CrisG-OhWOWmommy
    @CrisG-OhWOWmommy9 жыл бұрын

    This is my favorite 8 Brocades on KZread, your voice is very gentle and encourages a smooth movement.

  • @MimiKuoDeemer

    @MimiKuoDeemer

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Christine!

  • @razafimahazoaime730

    @razafimahazoaime730

    7 жыл бұрын

    Christine Gasser no on

  • @narabakinka7688

    @narabakinka7688

    7 жыл бұрын

    Hello, thak you for your videos. I did this workout last year but in 15-20 days. I heard that 8 Brocades Qigong tighten and slimming body as pilates. Really this workout lifting, tighten and slimming body as Pilates? I need effect pilates, I need tighten and slimming full body, is this workout enough for me? And when will be first result?

  • @evacheing8689

    @evacheing8689

    7 жыл бұрын

    Nara Bakinka this is so good, I was practicing chi kung and it really make you reduce weight and make your body tight

  • @narabakinka7688

    @narabakinka7688

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your answer. My heart Health problem and I need chi kung or tai chi workouts for weight loss, because I cannot do cardio, fitness and etc. Which workout of chi kung have you lost weight? This 8 broadcast have weight loss? How much time must do this workout, every day or every week? When did you see the results and how much pounds?

  • @josie968
    @josie9684 ай бұрын

    I cannot believe that this was recorded 9 years ago! I have been practicing this recording for almost that long and still enjoy it to this day. Thank you , Mimi, for such a treasured practice.☯💖

  • @MimiKuoDeemer

    @MimiKuoDeemer

    3 ай бұрын

    You're very welcome! What a beautiful message! I can't believe it was 9 years ago either!

  • @stevenciu123

    @stevenciu123

    3 ай бұрын

    Me too! Mimi is a true master instructor. Check her yoga videos. I was blessed for the ability to subscribed!

  • @djvox48
    @djvox486 жыл бұрын

    Hi mimi i was suffering from acid reflux for some time with no help from western doctors and i could not eat much i was very weak and even nausea more of the time . but after learning the 8 brocades from your videos with clear explanations after 100 days i am now able to eat well and sleep better and my acid reflux has cure by itself. i just want to say thank you i hope people will get to see more and know about ancients exercises like the 8 brocades .at first i was abit lazy doing it but i force myself and after two to three week i begin to feel the benefit.and now when i don't it one day i feel something missing . thanks once again you have help alot of people with this video

  • @MimiKuoDeemer

    @MimiKuoDeemer

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hi Raymond, it's certainly not easy to continue and be disciplined; well done! I'm so touched to read that the 8 brocades has helped you with better sleep and stronger digestion. These conditions can indeed be hard for western medicine to treat. I'm so glad to hear that qigong and this practice has helped you. I'm so grateful to know that a practice like this can bring greater health to you and others. Wishing you well in your continued practice!

  • @craigsandeman3865

    @craigsandeman3865

    5 жыл бұрын

    Apple cider vinegar helped my reflux. Just drink it 15 min before any meal. Thanks to Dr. Eric Berg www.drberg.com/blog/a-simple-fix-for-gerd-and-acid-reflux (please take caution anti acid medications - they can cause Kidney Disease)

  • @eviehoneyrose
    @eviehoneyrose7 жыл бұрын

    love this practice. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. i deeply appreciate it

  • @nsaig2003
    @nsaig20032 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom, Mimi! Discovered this video in 2016 after giving birth and I find myself returning here in 2022 because the way you present the 8 Brocades is so helpful! Stay healthy and active! 0:05 Standing Meditation: Women: LH over Right Men: RH over Left 0:25 Two Hands Support The Heavens (triple warmer) [双手托天理三焦] 2:19 Raising the Hands to Condition the spleen & stomach [左右开弓似射雕] 4:36 Drawing The Bow to Shoot the Eagle (liver & lungs) [调理脾胃须单举] 6:50 Looking Back to Eliminate 5 Fatigues & 7 Illnesses (Wise Owl Gazes Backward) [五劳七伤向后瞧] 9:00 Bending Over Wagging the Tail to Calm Heart Fire [摇头摆尾去心火] 10:46 Two Hands Climb The Legs to Strengthen The Kidneys [两手攀足固肾腰] 13:38 Punching An Angry Gaze to Increase Strength (liver) [攒拳怒目增气力] 15:20 Shake the Back 7x to Eliminate 100 Illnesses [背后七颠百病消] Standing Meditation to end: Women: LH over Right Men: RH over Left

  • @MimiKuoDeemer

    @MimiKuoDeemer

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am very happy to hear you have returned recently! Hope you are healthy and well Francine!

  • @sadeva6532
    @sadeva65324 жыл бұрын

    I am dealing with constantly feeling fatigued and sluggish, my shoulders, neck and back are stiff as I don't exercise enough due to social isolation and have a thyroid issue which exacerbates the muscle stiffness. I came across this video 2 days ago. Today is the second day I've done the 8 Brocades. My energy levels are way up, my body is less stiff, my posture has improved and my shoulders have dropped. They felt like they were up to my ears with tension before, now my neck feels long. My leg muscles aren't what they used to be, so the wide stance is a struggle, but I will get there and do what I can for now. I have vowed to take these 20 minutes every day to center myself and to get my Qi flowing again. Thank you so much for this!

  • @jonahstrange3123
    @jonahstrange31234 жыл бұрын

    I keep coming back to this. It's smooth and well explained. Thank you.

  • @aeortiz2004
    @aeortiz20049 жыл бұрын

    I admire your calmness even in the cameos presence. Nice presentation.

  • @artdag9441
    @artdag94417 жыл бұрын

    There are so many versions of Baduanjin out there . I have to say I love the energy of this one . Very well done . Thank you

  • @MimiKuoDeemer

    @MimiKuoDeemer

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you art. That's very kind. I'm glad you enjoy it and thank you for watching.

  • @carolinematta5764

    @carolinematta5764

    Жыл бұрын

    I have also watched diverse versions and this is my favourite in tempo, dynamics, expression and explanation. Thank you, Mimi!

  • @videonoire
    @videonoire5 жыл бұрын

    As a yoga instructor with aging students I have incorporated these movements into my classes with and have had wonderful response. Very graceful,very fluid and very beneficial to me and to all those who I touch. Thank you for sharing...

  • @MimiKuoDeemer

    @MimiKuoDeemer

    5 жыл бұрын

    this is great to hear, Richard. I also integrate yoga and qigong in my practice and teaching. The softness and spherical movements of qigong works as a very beautiful compliment to some of the more linear asanas.

  • @zuzannajakubanis2766

    @zuzannajakubanis2766

    Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful, I'll also harness the power of both.

  • @debraedson4345
    @debraedson43453 жыл бұрын

    Ulitimate respect for carrying on when people walk in front of the camera. Despite distractions a beautifully demonstrated piece.

  • @joeboo1983

    @joeboo1983

    2 жыл бұрын

    Powerful ancient chi Kung kzread.info/dash/bejne/ao2jyaZvmbPMiso.html

  • @MimiKuoDeemer

    @MimiKuoDeemer

    2 жыл бұрын

    :) focus!

  • @mercedes9533
    @mercedes95339 жыл бұрын

    the best examples of eight brocates had ever seen. thanks a lot from argentina

  • @Divinelotushealing
    @Divinelotushealing8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for such a lovely video! You have the most relaxing, soothing voice. I didn't even mind the folks entering and exiting the frame, I was so engaged. I've saved this and will return to it again!

  • @reneetuzun6089
    @reneetuzun60893 жыл бұрын

    Dear Mimi, today was my first day to start this practice ever. I'm ex-dancer who has been suffering from Adrenal Fatique & Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. Your presentation and voice are so soothing and calming. After doing this my legs and entire body released a lot of physical pain. Thank you so much. I will continue with you.💚💚💚

  • @MimiKuoDeemer

    @MimiKuoDeemer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Renee this is beautiful to read, thank you for sharing. I hope the practice has continued to ease your pains x

  • @amccarl
    @amccarl5 жыл бұрын

    I practice Tai Chi, but have not done a lot of separate Qigong study. I stumbled on this video and quickly realized that a number of this movements are very similar to movements I've already been doing to warm up before practice! I have added the 8 Brocades to my every day routine. Thank you for this easy to follow video.

  • @originalsusie
    @originalsusie9 жыл бұрын

    Easy to understand for a Qigong newbie, I enjoy the explanations and your voice is absolutely beautiful! Thanks so much for this! :-)

  • @MimiKuoDeemer

    @MimiKuoDeemer

    2 жыл бұрын

    So happy to hear you enjoyed this practice as a beginner :)

  • @ZenZone28
    @ZenZone287 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Mimi, love this practice. Notice such a difference in my body and mind when completed daily. Thank you x

  • @LucyParsons87
    @LucyParsons874 жыл бұрын

    My favorite, too, the movement and the insights. Thank you, Mimi. Coming back again, marvelous comments, with interested onlookers. Thank you, Mimi again.

  • @ellezdoonan3520
    @ellezdoonan35204 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Mimi, this practice has been super grounding for me. Still coming back to repeat it.

  • @jacobhoskinsacupuncture
    @jacobhoskinsacupuncture9 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Mimi! The element of laughing is definitely seen and appreciated in this tutorial.. lol...Great voice over =)

  • @MimiKuoDeemer

    @MimiKuoDeemer

    9 жыл бұрын

    Jacob Hoskins Thanks Jacob, glad you enjoyed the practice! Couldn't help but laugh when a guy stuck his head into the frame and said, "hello??"

  • @barbarablis7505

    @barbarablis7505

    4 жыл бұрын

    r💙💙💙

  • @wasanthamuramudalige
    @wasanthamuramudalige9 жыл бұрын

    Its grate to see this movie. I really appreciate your gifting while many are making money out of these things. I mean nice to see human like you in this era. I follow and acknowledge many my friends.

  • @MimiKuoDeemer

    @MimiKuoDeemer

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I'm happy to offer this freely :)

  • @mdndnschannel8373

    @mdndnschannel8373

    7 жыл бұрын

    Wasantha Muramudalig

  • @powerwithinus

    @powerwithinus

    4 ай бұрын

    I must say I purchased the class for this, and truly enjoy all of those classes. Mimi, I fell in love with all of your verbal attention to the spiritual connections! Much gratitude!

  • @llewstanbury1971
    @llewstanbury1971 Жыл бұрын

    Mimi, this has to be the best qigong video online, your instructions are thorough and truly clear with full explanations. It embraces all aspects of life. Thank you so much for this, it is all the inspiration I needed. Love and Light Llew

  • @MimiKuoDeemer

    @MimiKuoDeemer

    Жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome! Glad you enjoy it so much and that the explanations are helpful!

  • @andreeabirladeanu3644
    @andreeabirladeanu36444 жыл бұрын

    I just discovered you and Qigong. I already love it, maybe because of you. You make it looks so easy, you do it with such ease and freedom in movements. Keep up the good spirit. Thanks for being here.

  • @jecavasan
    @jecavasan9 жыл бұрын

    Amazing... Beautiful execution and voice over guidance. Thank you Mimi.

  • @MimiKuoDeemer

    @MimiKuoDeemer

    9 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @garden4561
    @garden45614 жыл бұрын

    I'm getting on a bit and am very stiff from arthritis and needed something to get me moving again. On a whim, I bought your dvd a while ago and have been practising for a couple of months. It really is a gentle method. I am a lot looser since I've been doing it. A "side effect" I wasn't expecting was for my brain. I feel so much more relaxed after my practice, You are an excellent teacher, you teach the practice without making it all about you as so many do. Thank you.

  • @Javaman92
    @Javaman926 жыл бұрын

    Your voice is a meditation in itself. This is excellent. Thank you for sharing with us.

  • @marleencolangelolunior1142
    @marleencolangelolunior11424 жыл бұрын

    I like everything about this you tube: your voice, clarity, the pace, descriptions, and the way that I feel from the practice. Thank you.

  • @dariosimone2383
    @dariosimone23835 жыл бұрын

    Wow. Really love ❤️ this one. , soft ,soothing voice, Even it’s in a public place, and one man passed in the front of her Enjoyed this lesson. 🙏. Will come back ,, and practice. ,,,,

  • @miyakern8470
    @miyakern84705 жыл бұрын

    What a blissful qigong practice! I feel myself great both physically and mentally! Thank you very much for creating and sharing it!🙏😃

  • @jeannettejennings2443
    @jeannettejennings24434 жыл бұрын

    Love this, great presentation. I have been doing for 3 weeks and feel so good! Thanks

  • @64Jro
    @64Jro4 жыл бұрын

    I love this. Thank you so much! I also love the people walking by and looking, and acting like this is just a normal everyday thing.:)

  • @kimelliot5283
    @kimelliot52837 жыл бұрын

    Felt a difference right away, thank you so much for sharing!!

  • @MimiKuoDeemer

    @MimiKuoDeemer

    7 жыл бұрын

    That's fantastic Kim. You're welcome for the video, and thank you for watching.

  • @raymonddipietro4221
    @raymonddipietro42215 жыл бұрын

    Dear Mimi, Just got your Qigong Box Set and it is great. Planning on showing the Eight Brocades to my QiGong class at the Senior Center in Brewster, Mass. You have inspired me, since I began following your instructions for the last few years. Our group has been devoted to this practice and I feel like we both have made a contribution to their physical and mental well being. Thank you Ray DiPietro

  • @leilanilight475
    @leilanilight4755 жыл бұрын

    You make it all so BEAUTIFUL and your explanations of how it helps the systems, just may INSPIRE me to start a practice!!!!

  • @40JoCharles
    @40JoCharles5 жыл бұрын

    That’s great. I love all the people walking around. Thank you for sharing. 🙂

  • @user-px4ts7xu9p
    @user-px4ts7xu9p11 ай бұрын

    I've been doing this qi gong form with you for a little over 6 months now and my health has so tremendously improved, i can never thank you enough for making this available and so gracefully at that best of luck with everything

  • @ariefbudianto8391

    @ariefbudianto8391

    10 ай бұрын

    How do you feel that your health have been improving?

  • @user-px4ts7xu9p

    @user-px4ts7xu9p

    10 ай бұрын

    @@ariefbudianto8391 I have more energy in general, I've increased my mobility and flexibility in ways I honestly didn't expect, I also feel much more grounded mentally. it's wild the difference it makes, but it took me a really long time to get used to it, and I didn't see changes come quickly, they were very slow and subtle. if you want to practice this form, my only advice is to keep at it and pay attention to as many details of what's going on in your body and mind while you do it, it's the only way to get better

  • @MimiKuoDeemer

    @MimiKuoDeemer

    10 ай бұрын

    This is wonderful to read. I am truly happy your health is improving :) keep up the practice

  • @Huineng10
    @Huineng109 жыл бұрын

    I've been checking out instructional videos on Baduajin. I used to practise many years ago but needed a good video to remind me . . . his is certainly the best one I've seen. Thank you.

  • @MimiKuoDeemer

    @MimiKuoDeemer

    9 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Jon! So glad you like the practice.

  • @susanshaw4208
    @susanshaw42085 жыл бұрын

    This is my favorite qigong video. The verbal information about what, why and how is very helpful. Really beautiful.

  • @pamela4843
    @pamela48435 жыл бұрын

    Your voice and movements are so relaxing. Thank you for a wonderful video!

  • @woodsprout
    @woodsprout9 жыл бұрын

    Your voice is calming, and watching the movement is relaxing too! Next I will try it myself. Thank you! ~~~Beautiful and funny location. :-D

  • @MimiKuoDeemer

    @MimiKuoDeemer

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am glad to hear you enjoyed the video - I hope your practice is going well now!

  • @tarunkrishna8147
    @tarunkrishna81477 жыл бұрын

    Ah. The Precious Set of 8/Silk Brocade. I used to do these during the 1990s; they gave me the energy and stamina to keep up my hectic lifestyle, then I moved into a temple in India and no longer had time. Now I am old I am looking to resume these sets to get my mind and body back in shape. I heartily recommend these to anyone who wishes to improve their level of wellbeing. They not only work but work spectacularly. Thanks Mimi Kuo-Deemer for the upload. Very nice.

  • @almightybob3940

    @almightybob3940

    7 жыл бұрын

    tarun krishna you had no time in the temple? How so?

  • @tarunkrishna8147

    @tarunkrishna8147

    7 жыл бұрын

    Almighty Bob hey. Temple life lends itself to spiritual activities. I spent my available time fully engaged in service to my Gurudeva. Time spent with Gurudeva is too precious to use for anything else. The opportunity may only come once or twice in a lifetime, if that. I hope my choice of priorities hasn't disappointed you Sir.

  • @almightybob3940

    @almightybob3940

    7 жыл бұрын

    I didn't ask to judge, I was genuinely curious. Sorry if I'm misunderstood. But anyway, I'm happy that you had an opportunity like that ! May I ask how many years did you spend there? I've just started on the Path couple months ago, trying to get all the information from books but there are so many! Starting The Mind Illuminated now, do you have any suggestions? And my first Tai-chi Qi-Gong class is in less than 20 hours, so wish me luck.

  • @tarunkrishna8147

    @tarunkrishna8147

    7 жыл бұрын

    Almighty Bob Hey. No problemo. I stuck with Qi for a few years and then spent two years in India. After returning to the west I neglected Qi but now getting old I want to take it up again. I'm not forgetting Krishna just feel the need to be more energetic. My advice is, if you have a teacher, follow your teachers advice. Books and KZread rarely answer your questions, and you may have plenty. All the best for you and your goals.

  • @almightybob3940

    @almightybob3940

    7 жыл бұрын

    tarun krishna So you returned back, and continued your hectic life, maybe 9-5 job again? Or your life changed somehow? How was your chi levels without practising? Does it make a noticeable difference? Yeah books and youtube rarely help but it's sweet I ran into nice people like you. I'm also not sure which way I should go. I also do yoga and the essence of life is different there with chakras not the chi. Some people say it's dangerous to mix both tho but I dont know

  • @tomxaak
    @tomxaak4 жыл бұрын

    Mimi, this is awesome :) thank you so much. I'm practicing qi gong using this video for the past 2 weeks and I feel great.

  • @michaelgibson4705
    @michaelgibson47054 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this fine video.It is completely authentic exactly the same as I was taught nearly twenty years ago by my master.including the benefits to the body of each brocade is very informative. Your stances in this video are superb,wide horse stance and posture.just a point for older players who may not be able to attain these exact stances,do as much as your physical condition allows it’s a marvellous set of exercises, and the video is a great reference ☯️

  • @tamarasloot6145
    @tamarasloot61457 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Mimi, for this post (and the 5 elements - I do them together for a 30 minute workout). I feel so much more relaxed, limber and less stressed. This helps if I get stressed and need to chill. I also notice relaxation in my neck and shoulders, which is chronic for me. This has also helped me deal with a difficult time of transition where I had to make difficult decisions and deal with consequences. I really notice when I miss a day! I like your commentary, particularly where you inform how the movements benefit. I used to do T'ai Chi 20 years ago and regret not completing the course. I was training in Yang Style Short Form and benefited so much from it. My husband found this video - he is a Shiatsuist. Finally, I love the sporadic interruptions! Particularly the man at 2:57! I would love to know what he was saying!

  • @ruwanaravindamapalagama9279

    @ruwanaravindamapalagama9279

    7 жыл бұрын

    Tamara Sloot Hi', How many reps you do from each? Thanks!

  • @yogawdazyblue
    @yogawdazyblue8 жыл бұрын

    I learned about Qigong and the 8 brocades at a martial arts retreat earlier this year. After that I was determined to envelop those exercises into my daily life. I tried a few different videos and this is my favorite. I follow this video every morning that I can.

  • @MimiKuoDeemer

    @MimiKuoDeemer

    8 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful to hear! So glad the videos are helpful and you can use them!

  • @dblthnk6655

    @dblthnk6655

    8 жыл бұрын

    total

  • @socraticproblem86

    @socraticproblem86

    7 жыл бұрын

    What is the current status of your practice? How has it benefitted you?

  • @yogawdazyblue

    @yogawdazyblue

    7 жыл бұрын

    I have it memorized with a little of my own influence. I do it early in the morning three days a week. It helps me mentally and physically. I can tell a difference in the way I feel on the days that I do it and the days that I don't.

  • @socraticproblem86

    @socraticproblem86

    7 жыл бұрын

    I know what you mean. I have to be at work by 7:30 a.m. I am struggling to complete the brocades in the morning.

  • @hassank52
    @hassank527 жыл бұрын

    I have practiced Japanese Ju-Jutsu for many years. Now that I'm older and retired...I have developed an interest in Qigong, Tai Chi and other forms that are beneficial towards general health. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge on this subject...greatly appreciated:)

  • @22nawelle
    @22nawelle4 жыл бұрын

    your practice is life changing, I am so grateful for these videos . Thank you for your gift.

  • @CapnJonMorgan
    @CapnJonMorgan5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Mimi. Your video of the 8 Brocades is a favorite for me. I appreciate your explanations of each pose and love the fun energy you have while doing them. Cheers!

  • @mimiseton
    @mimiseton5 жыл бұрын

    Great Qigong teacher; one of the few great ones on You Tube, actually. Excellent physical demonstration; lovely clear speaking voice, in both English and Chinese...Mimi is relaxed, professional, not pushed or nervous...She has a sweetness that is gentle and easy to be with. I love it. Best all-around Qigong lesson on You Tube, from my p o v. :-) . Thank you, Mimi!

  • @powerwithinus

    @powerwithinus

    4 ай бұрын

    So much what I feel!

  • @kyungsooklee5475
    @kyungsooklee54755 жыл бұрын

    This morning I tried this with iPad on my deck. A wonderful openness and refreshed feeling! I will definitely do it again. I have been practicing Qigong and Tai Chi Chih that I am now became an accredited teacher. This is a beautiful, short energizer. Thank you. Your movements are so precise and fluid.

  • @daniellawaterhawk6641
    @daniellawaterhawk66414 жыл бұрын

    Am grateful that I've found your channel. Your gentle and calm voice along with your explanation of the exercise is so my speed. Thank you.

  • @rimmaradshun2621
    @rimmaradshun26219 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! When I started doing this exercise (04:30 - 06:35) by your video, already about for 3 weeks I have never had a headache.

  • @MimiKuoDeemer

    @MimiKuoDeemer

    9 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear!

  • @tandere6083

    @tandere6083

    5 жыл бұрын

    Your moments is very grateful and your voice is very soothing. I just found you on youtube and sure will follow you for more. Yes I agree with someone before me about those passer by. They showed no respect to personal space eventhough they might have the right to walk by where you were. Very rude indeed.

  • @csj2500

    @csj2500

    4 жыл бұрын

    any updates??

  • @spiritenergy1
    @spiritenergy19 жыл бұрын

    This is a tremendous presentation of this ancient classic qigong form. Your comments are right on, bringing in the rich traditional thoughts of Daoism, and dao yin, as in "leading and guiding the qi." You exude being so fully in the Flow. Body - Breath /Energy - and Mental Focus as One. Bravo!

  • @MimiKuoDeemer

    @MimiKuoDeemer

    9 жыл бұрын

    Thank you john! Really kind of you, I love studying Daoism, especially early Daoism. I also enjoy study of the five phases and yin/yang theory into qigong as well. Great site by the way!

  • @barbarablis7505

    @barbarablis7505

    4 жыл бұрын

    r💙💙💙

  • @barbarablis7505

    @barbarablis7505

    4 жыл бұрын

    r💙💙💙

  • @joeboo1983

    @joeboo1983

    2 жыл бұрын

    Another powerful ancient chi Kung kzread.info/dash/bejne/ao2jyaZvmbPMiso.html

  • @venussearls3232
    @venussearls32325 жыл бұрын

    This is the first one I did ,I did it everyday until I mastered it. I go to the dam every morning and do it. I feel sooooo much better thank you you’re such a great teacher.

  • @mariewintzer2245
    @mariewintzer22455 жыл бұрын

    This looks like such a wonderful practice, thank you so much! I'm going to try it today.

  • @yaizavarona
    @yaizavarona7 жыл бұрын

    Dear Mimi, This video has helped me so much I keep coming to it. Thank you so much for sharing this, it's really appreciated

  • @MimiKuoDeemer

    @MimiKuoDeemer

    7 жыл бұрын

    Hi Yaiza. You're welcome. I'm glad that it's been helpful to you and thank you for watching it.

  • @LeannaMcCaffrey66
    @LeannaMcCaffrey669 жыл бұрын

    Very nicely done. I am a Taijiquan player and naturally Qigong are part of my practice. I am also a Chi Runner (running form based on Tai Chi) and I seek out good demonstrations of taijiquan and qigongs. Your Eight Pieces of silk is, in my opinion, one of the best short examples I have seen. I will definitely point others to your link. I my opinion it is a very good starting point for those considering Qigong as an addition to their practice Thank you for sharing.

  • @MimiKuoDeemer

    @MimiKuoDeemer

    9 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Michael!

  • @MrRunner42

    @MrRunner42

    4 жыл бұрын

    I am also a Chi runner and practice the 24form Tai Chi. Mimi’s demo of the 8 brocades is one of the best!

  • @Zack1440
    @Zack14405 жыл бұрын

    This is a pretty amazing rendition of the 8 brocades. Thank you for sharing this.

  • @gordonadams5891
    @gordonadams58917 жыл бұрын

    Hi Mimi, I'm in my seventies and following your 8 Brocades practice with the 5 elements is improving my over all flexibility. I also practice a martial art. These movements are helping me learn to connect all parts of my body; not simply moving my arms, etc. Powerful! I practice in a series of 9's. For movements involving first one side then the other side, I do six so as to do 3 per side. Much love to you for being an inspiring teacher. Gordon

  • @plantcuisine6924
    @plantcuisine69244 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your teaching with grace, aplomb, and the perfect voice instruction for the 8 Brocades. You are an inspiration to millions of people, and making a profound difference in our lives, Mimi!

  • @pedromunozdones7869
    @pedromunozdones78693 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your beautiful, and wholesome Art. I enjoy it daily. I am very grateful. Have a wonderful day.

  • @MimiKuoDeemer

    @MimiKuoDeemer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! You too!

  • @markdaley4723
    @markdaley47235 жыл бұрын

    Excellent review, thank you for your time and the additional information tying in Taoism etc. You seem to be a natural instructor. There’s a healthy life lesson somewhere in smiling with curious onlookers. Peace to you

  • @jasonharris1368
    @jasonharris13684 жыл бұрын

    I've been doing this video for years and I'm so grateful for it right now thanks again

  • @stacyrobinson2835
    @stacyrobinson28358 жыл бұрын

    I love starting my day with this practice! I don't consider myself fully dressed unless I've 'put on' my 8 piece brocade. I love the strength and peaceful smile you get, it really helps me to relax into the practice. You're so informative, too! :)

  • @maryjanepanke3017

    @maryjanepanke3017

    Жыл бұрын

    ❤ not fully dressed until I put on my 8 piece brocase 😊

  • @andyokus4930
    @andyokus49307 жыл бұрын

    I remember doing this one day. It was amazing! I haven't done my tai-chi in almost 30 yrs but now that I'm hitting 60 I'm looking forward to relearning my forms. Thanks for sharing!

  • @MimiKuoDeemer

    @MimiKuoDeemer

    7 жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome. Thank you for watching!

  • @jayumble4113
    @jayumble41135 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Mimi! This is a beautiful, great routine!

  • @ruthdavis2955
    @ruthdavis29553 жыл бұрын

    So calming and such a lovely description of each brocade. Thank you.

  • @MimiKuoDeemer

    @MimiKuoDeemer

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @GrowingTogetherAjax
    @GrowingTogetherAjax4 жыл бұрын

    Mimi, thank you for bringing this practice to the public, one of the best videos I have seen. Your explanations, energy and the little breaks of amusement are wonderful. This has been at the core of my healing journey, I recommend to it everyone who will listen

  • @JoLeng205000
    @JoLeng2050008 жыл бұрын

    Hi Your qi gong is the best I had ever learnt! Simple and powerful!

  • @MimiKuoDeemer

    @MimiKuoDeemer

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Spanish Jo Thank you so much, I'm so glad you find them accessible and helpful!

  • @JoLeng205000

    @JoLeng205000

    8 жыл бұрын

    Can u be my teacher when you are in Singapore

  • @timlau1990
    @timlau19904 жыл бұрын

    Blessings and appreciation for you. Thank you for having shown me the 8 Brocades.

  • @MimiKuoDeemer

    @MimiKuoDeemer

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are very welcome :) Blessings back to you x

  • @lalaflorez7066
    @lalaflorez70662 жыл бұрын

    I love the way you integrate the emotional, spiritual and physical aspects in your explanations. And i love the people crossing in the streets. This is a real life! Thank youuuu

  • @MimiKuoDeemer

    @MimiKuoDeemer

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome Lala!

  • @Vandragorax
    @Vandragorax9 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the beautifully executed practice. I've just started with Qigong and your traditional movements and explanations really help to get me in the mood whilst following your guidance. I'm doing these brocades every morning and evening and hoping that my muscle aches and sleeping problems from working on a computer all day will ease off a bit. Thanks again :)

  • @MimiKuoDeemer

    @MimiKuoDeemer

    9 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoy the practice James and are finding it helpful to follow along. The brocades are a very balanced set of movements that should definitely help with aches and pains from sitting at a computer for long periods of time. Hope they continue to help bring greater health! :)

  • @jamesa.valencia362
    @jamesa.valencia3629 жыл бұрын

    Hi Mimi, I like your style and interpretation of the 8 brocades. I learned from Dr Jwing Ming but I love all the various style interpretations. 8 brocades is ancient in orgins so many styles have manifested throughout the ages. Thank you for explanations of each specific movement and their relationship to organs and emotional states. Beautifully done. Much Qi, James

  • @MimiKuoDeemer

    @MimiKuoDeemer

    9 жыл бұрын

    Thank you james, I'm glad you enjoy the inclusion of the relation to the organs with the practice. It helps me when I consider the effects at the element and organ level as well. I'll try and check out the form you've learned too!

  • @barbaraannbennett2227

    @barbaraannbennett2227

    5 жыл бұрын

    James A. Valencia j

  • @RealThunderberg
    @RealThunderberg7 жыл бұрын

    Really appreciated this demonstration. Just recently I took a Qi Gong class teaching an 8 movement form called Pal Dan Gum or "Eight Silken Movements" which I believe is another variation of the 8 Brocades and I have been practicing it for 30 days straight now without fail and that is because I look so forward to it because of how it makes me feel plus it has helped me to improve my health in a variety of ways. Really enjoying watching all of the different variations of this on KZread so I can get ideas about maybe expanding on what I learned. Thank you for posting this:)

  • @Mcupryk
    @Mcupryk2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent routine to wake up to and great narrative to go with the routine! Thanks for sharing this classic.

  • @MimiKuoDeemer

    @MimiKuoDeemer

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are very welcome, thank you for being here and practicing with me :)

  • @JonnyLewis
    @JonnyLewis4 жыл бұрын

    i LOVE how you integrate the emotional, spiritual, and philosophical, along with the physical benefits. thanks for giving us the chinese for it too. (i'm learning japanese now, and will later get to chinese, which actually fascinates me a little more-but my son moved to japan and married a japanese woman and i have japanese grandkids, so... ^__^). yours are the most layered and therefore most interesting qigong videos i've seen. i also like how you smiled (nearly laughed) after the boy walked by at about the 2:00 mark. that shows me you practice what you preach :) p.s. - i bought your Qigong and the Tai Chi Axis book-in kindle so i always have it, and also in paperback because i do that for special books . thank you, and best wishes!

  • @beemacen6382

    @beemacen6382

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am happy to learn by your comment she has a book I will look for it. Thank you

  • @awalker4135
    @awalker41354 жыл бұрын

    you have a lovely way, so easy to learn from you, beautiful spirit - thanks

  • @CKT_in_JC
    @CKT_in_JC2 жыл бұрын

    I love this routine!! I was initially getting myself frustrated for not getting the breathing rhythm correctly. Now, having done the routine for a week, I feel more in the flow with each brocade and breathing rhythm - which makes this routine all the more soothing and effective. I would encourage any newcomers to continue trying, I still have a long ways to go but I am thoroughly enjoying the process. Thank you for this great instructional video :D!

  • @MimiKuoDeemer

    @MimiKuoDeemer

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're so welcome! and thank you for sharing this feedback here too, I hope it is helpful for others too.

  • @DiegoChavezCoach
    @DiegoChavezCoach4 жыл бұрын

    Im falling in love with Qi Gong and your videos! Thank you for sharing 🙏

  • @stobbi1
    @stobbi19 жыл бұрын

    Hi Mimi, thank you for this video. I love your serenity and calmness. And the passengers and your smiles. I am a coach driver and chi gong helps to keep my balance and energy. I am practicing also some of your practices and I enjoy them. Thank you and greatings from germany :-)

  • @MimiKuoDeemer

    @MimiKuoDeemer

    9 жыл бұрын

    Thank you jurgen- so glad you enjoy them.

  • @MimiKuoDeemer
    @MimiKuoDeemer9 жыл бұрын

    Hi Tara, I tried to reply to your question about how many times to do each brocade but couldn't reply directly. Basically 5-9 repetitions is pretty good, it's up to you really - every day can feel different. Hope that helps!

  • @banatibor83

    @banatibor83

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Mimi Kuo-Deemer I was taught that for health purposes multiple of 4 is the correct repetition number. So 4 8 12 16, usually 8 or 16.

  • @ivanamorrigan4542

    @ivanamorrigan4542

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Tibor Bana I was told that it's series of 12 (36 repetitions each is the best), so I'm also unsure. Nobody explained me why is that exact number important... although I think - the more the better. I guess 24 is the "safest" :D

  • @banatibor83

    @banatibor83

    8 жыл бұрын

    Ivana Morrigan 3, 4 and 7 are special numbers all around the world. The eight brocade exersice is a simplified version of a 12 step taoist qi gong exercise. Taoists observed that repeating exercises different times achieves differrent result. 4 and its multiplicatives repetition is good for health. 9 and it's multiplicatives repetition for reaching some spiritual goals. Budhists repeat their mantras 108 times 3x4=12 3x3=9 9x12=108.

  • @ivanamorrigan4542

    @ivanamorrigan4542

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Tibor Bana I know about the repetitions of Buddhist mantras, it's just that I was unsure about Qigong. Thanks :)

  • @sosodope587

    @sosodope587

    8 жыл бұрын

    The position number two is in the wrong place. It's the third and the third is second.

  • @anjelasantos8403
    @anjelasantos84034 жыл бұрын

    This is fantastic! The best I've seen here on KZread (...and I've watched many!). I appreciate your explanation as you go through each exercise. Very helpful and informative. And you have a lovely, calming voice as well. Thank-you so much.

  • @ragnorus9611
    @ragnorus96114 жыл бұрын

    Mimi you're the best, you know that. You really are amazing 💖 Thank you for doing everything you do and being you!! 💖💖💖

  • @jocookham4810
    @jocookham48109 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Mimi. I have been suffering from a traumatic birth but since practising QIgong and Vinyasa I have comeback to health and peace x

  • @rhaelsura96
    @rhaelsura963 жыл бұрын

    The horse stance is killing my legs. It made me sweat like I was going on a jog, and my head feels good. The last exercise gave me that numb feeling but besides that I feel warm all around my body and pretty energized. Thank you.

  • @MimiKuoDeemer

    @MimiKuoDeemer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the feedback John. Remember to work at 2/3rds of your maximum, so maybe dial things down a bit :)

  • @newmoonenergetics6728

    @newmoonenergetics6728

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MimiKuoDeemer Thank you for that very good advice. Most westerners think we have to take it to the limit and wonder why we get hurt! I am happy to become your student. Your energy is strong but sweet! Balanced Earth!

  • @daveywaveyyt4388
    @daveywaveyyt43887 жыл бұрын

    this is a very helpful video and the movements feel great! I can't wait to check out more of your videos. thank you!

  • @jamesdotson599
    @jamesdotson5995 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for posting this video. Your verbal description of the various exercises and personal example really helped me understand them.

  • @MimiKuoDeemer

    @MimiKuoDeemer

    5 жыл бұрын

    so glad to hear it was clear and understandable! thanks for watching.

  • @josefinebliss2801
    @josefinebliss28016 жыл бұрын

    This exercise really helps my often stiff muscles and makes me feel more relaxed! Great tutorial thank you for sharing

  • @kevinmcgrane4279
    @kevinmcgrane42793 жыл бұрын

    I think the people photo-bombing her video and MiMi suppressing the giggles is quite funny!

  • @MimiKuoDeemer

    @MimiKuoDeemer

    2 жыл бұрын

    I found it fuuny too!

  • @peggyfejes423
    @peggyfejes4233 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏🏼Such an eloquent speaker. The reasons for the movements were explained with such personal knowledge along with expertise. So beautiful to hear in both languages.

  • @MimiKuoDeemer

    @MimiKuoDeemer

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome 🙏

  • @lennardtaylor805
    @lennardtaylor8052 жыл бұрын

    Hadn't practiced this one in a while and felt moved to do it this morning. What a wonderful, peaceful journey it is. Thank you For your sharing

  • @MimiKuoDeemer

    @MimiKuoDeemer

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're so welcome! Glad you enjoyed your practice today :)

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