Practice Baduanjin with a Taste of Chinese Culture
Baduanjin, literally 'Eight-Section Brocades,' is one of the forms of traditional Chinese qigong (inner energy exercises). With a history of more than 1,000 years, Baduanjin is characterized by a coordination of symmetrical physical movement, mental meditation, and breathing exercise in a harmonious routine. Compared with Taiji exercises, Baduanjin is much easier to learn because it is less physically and cognitively demanding with only eight simple, repetitive movements based on the traditional Chinese medicine theory. While learning how to practice Baduanjin, students also learn about Chinese religion and medicine related to the exercise.
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