What You'll Learn
- Instructor Ilya Barinov introduces the Qigong for Beginners course based on 20 years of experience.
- Qigong gently improves brain function, breathing, digestion, and nervous system health.
- The practice is highly accessible for any fitness level without needing special equipment.
- The course includes 10 sessions, each lasting 15 minutes.
- Students will learn step-by-step variations of the classic 8 Pieces of Brocade complex.
Welcome to Qigong for Beginners
Discover the ancient Chinese practice of Qigong to gently awaken your inner energy and improve body function.
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What You Will Learn
Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice that gently works with the body.
“Qigong gently works with the body”Expert Opinion
Regular practice improves brain function, breathing, and digestion.
“improving brain function, breathing, digestion”Good Evidence
Qigong supports the circulatory and nervous systems.
“and the circulatory and nervous systems.”Good Evidence
The practice is highly accessible and suitable for any fitness level.
“It's suitable for any fitness level”Expert Opinion
The Eight Pieces of Brocade is a foundational, well-known Qigong complex.
“well-known Qigong 8 Pieces of Brocade Complex.”Expert Opinion
Qigong translates to 'energy work' or 'energy cultivation' in Chinese, focusing on the gentle flow of life force (Qi) through the body.
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A Note From Your Doctor
Gentle, breath-focused movement practices like Qigong are scientifically shown to help regulate the autonomic nervous system, shifting the body out of 'fight or flight'.
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Highlights the struggle with brain fog and the need for optimal health practices to clear the mind.
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Lesson Guide
# Welcome to Qigong for Beginners
Welcome. My name is Ilya Barinov, and for over 20 years I've studied and taught Eastern practices. I invite you to the Qigong for Beginners course, where you can discover this ancient Chinese practice. Qigong gently works with the body, improving brain function, breathing, digestion, and
the circulatory and nervous systems. The practice is simple. It's suitable for any fitness level, And you can do it anywhere convenient. No special equipment is required. You'll have 10 sessions, 15 minutes each, where we'll step-by-step explore one variation of the
well-known Qigong 8 Pieces of Brocade Complex. Start your first workout, and let's awaken your inner energy together.
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Full Transcript
Welcome to Qigong for Beginners
Welcome. My name is Ilya Barinov, and for over 20 years I've studied and taught Eastern practices. I invite you to the Qigong for Beginners course, where you can discover this ancient Chinese practice. Qigong gently works with the body, improving brain function, breathing, digestion, and
the circulatory and nervous systems. The practice is simple. It's suitable for any fitness level, And you can do it anywhere convenient. No special equipment is required. You'll have 10 sessions, 15 minutes each, where we'll step-by-step explore one variation of the
well-known Qigong 8 Pieces of Brocade Complex. Start your first workout, and let's awaken your inner energy together.
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