Qigong: The 18 Forms with Mimi Kuo-Deemer | Day 1

Welcome to Qigong: The 18 Forms, a six-part practice with Mimi Kuo-Deemer that guides you through a classic, meditative sequence that encourages slow, nature-based movement and deep, rich breath-awareness. Join us once a week for the next six weeks as we move through the subtle, gentle practice of Qigong. When done properly, qigong improves the circulation of your vital energy, or qi, as well as the blood and breath without feeling taxing or depleting. No matter your age or abilities, these daily practices support optimal health and vitality in all layers of life: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. 𖦹 DAY ONE 𖦹 The 18 Forms are a moving meditation for health. They were originally created in 1979 by Lin Housheng combining Yang style Taiji with qigong to help people with health conditions such as back pain, lung disease, and hypertension. Since then, the 18 Forms have become one of the most popular forms of qigong worldwide. 𖦹 NAVIGATION 𖦹 0:00 Lesson 3:30 Practice Here are the 18 Forms you’ll learn over the next six days: 1. Harmonising the Qi – 起势调息 2. Opening the Chest– 开阔胸怀 3. Separating Clouds – 轮臂分云 4. Rainbow Dance – 挥舞彩虹 5. Rolling Ball – 定步倒卷肱 6. Rowing the Boat in the Heart of the Lake– 湖心划船 7. Lifting the Ball –肩前托球 8. Look at the Moon – 转体望月 9. Turning Waist, Pushing Palm – 转腰推掌 10. Moving Clouds / Cloud Hands – 马步云手 11. Touch the Sea, Look at the Sky– 捞海观天 12. Dove Spreads its Wings –飞鸽展翅 13. Pushing Waves – 推波助浪 14. Wild Goose Flying – 大雁飞翔 15. Alternating Fist Punches– 伸臂衝拳 16. Turning the Flying Wheel – 环转飞轮 17. Bouncing Ball – 踏步拍球 18. Closing Form for Peaceful Qi – 按掌平氣 ✦ START YOUR COMMUNE MEMBERSHIP TRIAL ✦ This series is just one of many practices with Mimi available inside a Commune membership, where you’ll find a deeper library of qigong, meditation, and mindful movement classes designed to support long-term vitality and energetic balance. Begin your journey here: https://commune.to/ytfreetrial ✦ SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE ✦ Weekly videos on meditation, mindfulness, stress relief, women’s health, longevity, spirituality, and holistic living. ✦ ABOUT COMMUNE ✦ Commune is your home for holistic well-being. We share meditations, yoga, and wellness lessons from world-class teachers to help you feel your best — physically, mentally, and spiritually. Our courses explore women’s health, hormones, longevity, stress relief, mindfulness, spiritual growth, and so much more, blending ancient wisdom with modern science to help you live a healthier, more connected, purpose-filled life. ✦ FOLLOW US ✦ Instagram:   / onecommune   Facebook:   / wecommune   TikTok:   / one.commune