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People noticed that the different animals resonated with specific organs of the body. Regular practice helps to tonify the 5 major organs, improve balance, create harmony with nature, dissipate negative emotions, and cultivate the innate strengths/positive emotions which reside in each organ.

The animals used in this form are the Tiger, Bear, Deer, Crane, and Monkey. In addition to the organ work, there is a 6th practice, the Butterfly, which is associated the Triple Warmer, a meridian which regulates our level of stress, and is connected to our sympathetic/parasympathetic nervous systems.

A downloadable handout with detailed instructions on how to do the 5 ANIMAL FROLIC with 6 HEALING SOUNDS is available HERE

Regular practice of this form promotes balance, strength, flexibility, healing, pain reduction, and qi flow. Movements 9 and 16 especially challenge balance and coordination, and are more complex than the other movements in this set. In the video I mention that I will break these movements down at the end of the video. However in lieu of this section I have instead posted a detailed written explanation of how to perform these movements HERE. For those of you who already have handouts on this practice, the posted file is new, updated, and can be printed out. Remember that Tai Chi is frequently called “medicine in motion!” Take your medicine today!

This form combines centuries old qigong movements and physical therapy. Regular practice can improve balance, increase strength and flexibility, promote healing, reduce pain, tone organs, and promote overall wellness!

To complete the whole form takes a little over 20 minutes. I invite you to follow along and practice the whole form 3-5 times a week for 2 weeks or more. Take note and see what changes you notice in your body, mind, and spirit!

Qi healing practices which are included in this video are "Curing 10,000 Illnesses" and "The Microcosmic Orbit Form."

Qi is a living presence, a power that is intelligent and responsive. It is within us yet around us. There is never a time when Qi is not speaking to us if we allow ourselves to slow down, breathe, connect, and pay attention. While each person experiences Qi in a unique way, with regular practice, anyone can begin to recognize, experience, communicate with, and understand the healing power and experiential language of Qi!

When the meridians flow freely, we feel good! But when there blocks to this flow, “trash” builds up, and we may experience tension, discomfort, or illness in the body; struggle with painful emotions; and/or be weighed down by negative thinking. Try out this practice which utilizes movement, breath, and mind focus to open all of your meridian channels and make Qi medicine within!

The human body needs movement
to balance right and life,
to distribute and assimilate the Qi,
to circulate the blood and fluids,
to prevent disease and aging,
and to extend life.
--HUA TOU, renowned physician, 100 CE

During these stressful times, it is easy to feel helpless as we are confronted daily with the suffering which surrounds us. While it is appropriate to practice Primordial at any time, this practice is especially powerful during times of natural change on our planet, such as the fall and spring equinoxes, and winter and summer solstices. Just as every gardener knows that there are certain ideal times for planting, it is as though these cosmic shifts create a fertile time for the planting of our highest intentions, consistent with the highest good of all.

I hope that you will join me in practicing Primordial to uplift your own spirit, as well as those of our community!