Six Healing Sounds Qigong - LIU ZI JUE 健身气功六字诀 (HD)

I do not own the song in this video, copyrighted by the rightful owners. Music: Arvo Pärt, für Alina Youtube ’My Qigong playlist’: Youtube ’My nature surroundings films’ playlist: Websites: (International) (Netherlands, Dutch language) Since ancient times, breathing techniques have played an important role in health and body cultivation. Breathing deeply, softly, and slowly are the basic requirements for proper breathing. The Six Healing Sounds (or Breaths), performed by inhaling through the nose and exhaling through the mouth, reflect the ancient Chinese technique of “exhaling the old and drawing in the new“ (tu gu na xin). There are many variations of the Six Healing Sounds, standing or sitting, moving or standing still, different sequences, sounds and/or pronunciation, loud, soft or inward. This particular form is from Prof. Jun Wang. For futher information I refer to her book “Cultivatin Qi”, published by North Atlantic Books. Start with making a vocal sound (exhaling aloud) first. After you get familiar with each sound, you may exhale non-vocally (or silently) in practice. The exhalations in the film can be done twice as slow than in the film above. - “SHEWWW“ (xu): a gentle exhalation, as if you are asking someone to be quiet. The lips are slightly pulled to the side and the air is released from the teeth. - “HHHH“ (he): a strong breath with an open mouth, accompanied by a tightening of the throat at the base of the tongue. The air is released between the tongue and the upper palate. - “WHOOO“ (hu): a gentle exhalation with rounded lips, as if you are blowing through a straw. The air is released from the throat. - “SSSS“ (si): a gentle exhalation, like air leaking from a tire. The air is released from the tiny space between the upper and lower teeth. - “CHWEEE“ (chui): a sharp expulsion in which air is released from virtually closed lips. The tongue pulls slightly back. - “SHHEEE“ (xi): a relaxed exhalation with the mouth lightly open. The air is released flatly by pressing the tongue against the roof of the mouth.