Shibashi Set 1
Shibashi is a series of eighteen different movements repeated between three and six times. Movements are flowing, soft and continuous, encouraging good posture and abdominal breathing. Relaxation and releasing stress are the main focus of these exercises. 'Shibashi' literally means 'eighteen' and comes under the umbrella of Qigong, which means 'energy work'. Shibashi is a relatively new set of exercises, developed in the 1980s to improve general health and well being through simple movements.
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Shibashi Set 1 Postures 1 to 4
One of the most popular Qigong sets is Shibashi Set 1, a series of 18 different exercise to cultivate energy and well being. Learn the first 4 postures in Set 1, from Commencement, Opening the Chest, Paint the Rainbow and Separating the Clouds.
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Shibashi Set 1 Postures 5 to 7
Learn postures 5 - 7 of Shibashi Set 1, Playing with the Ball, Row the Boat, and Tossing the Ball.
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Shibashi Set 1 Postures 8 to 10
Learn the next three postures of Shibashi Set 1, which are Carrying the Moon, Push the Mountain, and Cloud Hands
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Shibashi Set 1 Postures 11 to 13
Nearing the last few postures of the 18 different exercises of Shibashi Set 1, learn Scoop the Moon from the Sea, Playing with the Waves, and Spreading the Wings. These three postures are completed first on the left side, then on the right side.
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Shibashi Set 1 Postures 14 to 16
Learn Warrior Punch, Wild Goose Flies Home and Spinning Wheels, postures 14 - 16 of Shibashi Set 1
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Shibashi Set 1 Postures 17 to 18
Learn the last two postures of Shibashi Set 1, Bouncing the Ball, and Old Sage Strokes his Beard, then practice the whole set of 18 exercises.
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Shibashi Set 1 (Complete)
Enjoy the full Shibashi Set 1, each movement repeated 6 times to develop a sense of flow and relaxation.
