Overall Introduction

Tai Chi, as the culmination of traditional Chinese philosophy and wisdom in health preservation, emphasizes the combination of movement and stillness, as well as the balance of yin and yang. It achieves a profound dialogue between the body and mind through soft and coherent movements and deep, even breathing. JingXi inherits this ancient wisdom and incorporates the core principles of Tai Chi health preservation into its courses.

This course is the first part of the Tai Chi Eight Section Brocade Health Preservation Series, consisting of 5 sessions, namely:

1. Basic Skills for Beginners

2. Two Hands Hold Up the Heavens to Regulate the Triple Burner

3. Drawing the Bow Left and Right as if Shooting an Eagle

4. Regulating the Spleen and Stomach with a Single Arm Lift

5. Five Ailments and Seven Injuries - Looking Backward

Core Essentials & Benefits

Section 1: Two Hands Hold Up the Heavens to Regulate the Triple Burner

Ⅰ. Core Mechanisms

1. Maximum vertical full-body stretch → Simultaneously stretches the Governor Vessel, Bladder Meridian, and Triple Jiao Meridian.

2. Inhale deeply to raise hands; exhale slowly to lower them → Creates a stepped pneumatic massage effect across the thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic cavities, facilitating lymphatic and venous return.

Ⅱ. Physical Benefits

1. Corrects and maintains the natural curvature of the spine, relieving rounded shoulders, hunchback, and mild forward head posture.

2. Unblocks the "Three Jiao" passages: promotes Qi flow in the upper jiao (heart and lungs), enhances the descending function of the middle jiao (spleen and stomach), and improves the excretion function of the lower jiao (liver, kidneys, and bladder), thereby boosting overall metabolic efficiency.

3. Stretches the shoulder and neck fascia, significantly reducing tension headaches and shoulder-back soreness caused by prolonged sitting (triggered by tight trapezius and levator scapulae muscles).

4. Expands the thoracic cage and stretches the diaphragm to increase vital capacity and maximal inspiratory pressure, making it particularly beneficial for individuals with mild pulmonary function decline.

5. Vertical traction delivers a "micro-massage" to visceral ligaments, stimulates gastrointestinal peristalsis, and alleviates post-meal bloating.

6. With simple movements and slow, rhythmic motions, this section activates the parasympathetic nervous system, rapidly reduces sympathetic nervous system arousal, and helps the body switch from a high-stress state to a relaxed mode.

Section 2: Drawing the Bow Left and Right as if Shooting an Eagle

Ⅰ. Core Mechanisms

1. Alternating horse stance and bow stance → Static contraction of lower limbs enhances quadriceps and gluteal muscle endurance, stabilizing the knees and ankles.

2. "Drawing the bow—releasing the arrow" shoulder girdle movement → External rotation and abduction of one shoulder, paired with internal rotation and extension of the other, comprehensively stimulates the three Yin and three Yang meridians of the hands.

3. Rhythm coordination: hold breath → exert force → exhale → Simulates a Valsalva-like intrathoracic pressure change to strengthen the respiratory muscles.

Ⅱ. Physical Benefits

1. Expands the thoracic cage, improves thoracic compliance, relieves mild restrictive ventilatory impairment, and enhances cardiopulmonary endurance.

2. Deeply activates the rhomboids, serratus anterior, and latissimus dorsi muscles, corrects rounded shoulders, and prevents "desk-bound shoulder syndrome".

3. The opposing stretch between the Liver Meridian (bow-drawing side) and Lung Meridian (bow-pushing side) soothes the liver and regulates Qi, alleviating symptoms of "liver Qi stagnation" such as emotional depression and irritability.

4. Static horse stance squatting enhances lower limb proprioception and joint stability, providing auxiliary value for fall prevention in middle-aged and elderly people.

5. Engages the entire shoulder-elbow-wrist chain, promotes venous return in the upper limbs, and reduces wrist soreness and swelling caused by prolonged typing and mouse operation.

6. The vivid, engaging movements help practitioners achieve a state of mindfulness during practice, lowering anxiety levels.

Section 3: Regulating the Spleen and Stomach with a Single Arm Lift

Ⅰ. Core Mechanisms

1. One hand lifts upward; the other presses downward → Creates an opposing torque in the oblique abdominal muscles, latissimus dorsi, and quadratus lumborum on both sides of the trunk, generating mild lateral extension of the spine.

2. Antagonistic force between upper and lower limbs → Produces a shear-type micro-pressure change in the abdominal cavity, equivalent to a gentle massage for the stomach, intestines, pancreas, and spleen.

3. Breathing rhythm: inhale when lifting; exhale when pressing → Synchronizes with the upward and downward movement of the diaphragm, promoting portal vein blood flow and abdominal lymphatic return.

Ⅱ. Physical Benefits

1. Directly stimulates the Spleen Meridian of Foot-Taiyin and Stomach Meridian of Foot-Yangming, increases digestive enzyme secretion and gastrointestinal peristalsis efficiency; practicing 1 hour after meals effectively relieves bloating.

2. The opposing stretch gently pulls the spine, enhances mobility of the T8-L2 spinal segments, and delivers particularly good results for individuals with functional dyspepsia accompanied by back tightness.

3. Deep diaphragmatic movement improves ventilation in the lower lungs, reducing inducing factors of chronic superficial gastritis caused by weakened abdominal breathing.

4. Activates the parasympathetic nervous system, reduces excessive excitation of the "brain-gut axis" triggered by stress, and improves bloating and irregular bowel movements associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

5. Continuous alternating lifting and pressing strengthens the core muscles (transverse abdominis, pelvic floor muscles), providing auxiliary benefits for improving mild diastasis recti and postnatal recovery.

6. Features small-amplitude movements that require only 1 square meter of space; it can be practiced in offices or during waiting intervals, making it easy to develop a habit of "fragmented time" exercise.

Section 4: Five Ailments and Seven Injuries - Looking Backward

Ⅰ. Core Mechanisms

1. Slow neck rotation + spinal twisting → Sequentially stretches the splenius cervicis, scalene muscles, sternocleidomastoid, and the entire Bladder Meridian.

2. Gazing backward → Integrates stimulation of the oculomotor nerve and cervical sympathetic chain to form a "neck-eye-vestibular" coordinated activation.

3. Inhale when twisting backward; exhale when returning to neutral → Thoracic torsion works with the diaphragmatic pump to improve thoracic spine mobility.

Ⅱ. Physical Benefits

1. Relieves neck and shoulder stiffness as well as upper cross syndrome, reducing pain levels associated with "computer neck".

2. Stretches the pectoralis major and minor muscles to open the thoracic outlet, alleviating arm numbness and cold hands caused by rounded shoulders.

3. Twisting motion stimulates the vertebral artery, increasing blood flow velocity in the basilar artery, which is valuable for preventing "cervicogenic dizziness" common among people who keep their heads down for long periods.

4. Stretches the levator scapulae and rhomboid muscles, corrects winged scapula, and improves shallow breathing.

5. Rapid backward-and-forward eye movement trains smooth eye pursuit and cervical proprioception, enhancing balance ability.

6. Gentle movements can be performed during work breaks to quickly relieve mental and eye fatigue.

Chinese traditional health preservation wisdom

The Tai Chi Eight Section Brocade Health Preservation Course is a unique program designed to promote physical and mental well-being through the ancient practice of Tai Chi. This course focuses on the eight core movements of the Eight Section Brocade, a series of gentle stretches and exercises that enhance flexibility, balance, and strength while reducing stress. Participants will learn the foundational principles of Tai Chi, developing both their physical skills and mindfulness. The practice not only improves circulation and boosts immunity but also fosters a sense of inner peace and relaxation. Suitable for individuals of all ages and fitness levels, this course aims to empower participants to incorporate these essential movements into their daily routines, promoting healthier lifestyles and overall longevity. Join us to experience the rejuvenating benefits of Tai Chi and empower your journey towards better health and wellness.

How will you obtain it after purchasing?

1.Our customer service team will contact you within 24 hours after your purchase. Please check your messages promptly.

2.The customer service staff will send the course content to your email address.

3.You will obtain permanent access rights to the course.