Qigong: The 18 Forms with Mimi Kuo-Deemer | Day 2

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 TWO 𖦹 It’s essential to know how to breathe during qigong. In this lesson, you will imagine your lungs like the branches and leaves of a tree, helping you take breaths that are long, slow, even, fine, and deep. This will settle you into your body and the present moment. 𖦹 NAVIGATION 𖦹 0:00 Lesson 4:18 Practice 𖦹 TODAY'S FORMS 𖦹 Rainbow Dance – 挥舞彩虹 Rolling Ball – 定步倒卷肱 Rowing the Boat in the Heart of the Lake– 湖心划船 Qi is carried by breath and through the blood. Dantian breathing encourages and supports deeper breathing, which in turn aids the body’s energy flow and regulates your nervous system. ✦ 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