Five Animal Qigong – TMAA Publication Center

With the movements and spirit of the Tiger, Deer, Bear, Monkey, and Bird, a practitioner can build their strength and longevity and enjoy excellent health. Learn qigong for the four seasons with Master Yang, Jwing-Ming.

• Stream or download qigong video lessons by Dr. Yang.
• Easy-to-follow step by step qigong instruction.
• Learn how the five animals relate to the change of seasons.
• Learn the healing sounds of qigong and TCM.

The Five Animal Sports, or Frolics, are one of the most ancient and popular sets of medical qigong exercises for healing. Passed down for nearly 2,000 years, it is an effective, fun, and sometimes humorous way to energize the entire body. By imitating the movements and spirit of the Tiger, Deer, Bear, Monkey, and Bird, a practitioner can build their strength and longevity inside and out, and enjoy excellent health.

Learn the correspondence between the internal organs and Five Elements theory during an introductory discussion of Five Elements Theory by Kathy K. Yang. Experience a private lesson with one of the world’s foremost masters of qigong as Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming offers detailed instruction, starting with a brief stretching and warming up section.

With regular practice you will notice that your entire body feels loose and comfortable, your reaction to stress will be calmer, and your circulation will be increased.