"The Five Animals Qi Gong was created by the famous Chinese physician Hua Tuo (140-208 AD). Hua Tuo observed the movements and behaviors of five animals -- the tiger, deer, bear, monkey, and bird -- and developed a series of exercises that imitated their movements to promote health and longevity....

On Day 1, we will start our journey into the Five Animals Qi Gong with the Opening and Closing movements. These movements serve as the foundation for the practice and help us to enter into a state of relaxation and mindfulness. The Opening movement prepares our body and mind for the practice, whi...

On Day 2, we will learn the Tiger movements of the Five Animals Qi Gong. The Tiger is associated with the wood element, which is related to the liver, gallbladder, eyes, and tendons. The Tiger movements are powerful and help to build strength and flexibility in the body. They also help to cultiva...

On Day 3, we will learn the Deer movements of the Five Animals Qi Gong. The Deer is associated with the water element, which is related to the kidneys, bladder, ears, bones, and marrow. The Deer movements help to promote a healthy spine since there are twisting and bending movements. They also he...

On Day 4, we will learn the Bear movements of the Five Animals Qi Gong. The Bear is associated with the earth element, which is related to the spleen, stomach, and muscles. The Bear movements help to build coordination and stability in the body. They also help to promote digestion and strengthen ...

On Day 5, we will learn the Monkey movements of the Five Animals Qi Gong. The Monkey is associated with the fire element, which is related to the heart, small intestine, and blood vessels. The Monkey movements are playful and dynamic, and help to promote agility and flexibility in the body. They ...

On Day 6, we will learn the Bird movements of the Five Animals Qi Gong. The Bird is associated with the metal element, which is related to the lungs, large intestine, skin, and hair. The Bird movements are light and graceful, and help to improve balance and lung function. They can help to promote...

On Day 7, we'll review all of the movements we've learned over the past six days and put them together into a complete routine. We'll practice the Five Animals Qi Gong from start to finish and discuss some tips and tricks for getting the most out of your practice. By the end of this video, you'll...