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Shi Ba Shi

Shibashi Set 1 Diagram courtesy of www.everyday-taichi.com

Shi Ba Shi (Shibashi), or 18 Movements, is a Qi Gong (Qigong) created in 1979 by the renowned Professor Lin Housheng, former director of the Shanghai Qigong Research Institute (Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine). There are 8 sets altogether, however the 1st and 2nd sets of 18 movements are most commonly practised. This Qigong combines the strength of Taiji (Tai Chi) movements with the healing effect of Qigong and Meditation. It places emphasis on synchronizing the movements with proper breathing techniques to from a gentle, flowing exercise routine which is also deeply relaxing.

Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi is designed to improve the internal and external health and well-being of the practitioner. The gentle rocking motions and stretching movements improve circulation and digestion. The chest exercises and controlled breathing are good for lung conditions and asthma. The body and arm movements aid in improving posture and balance.

The overall aim of the exercise is to reduce mental stress and physical tension carried in the muscles of the body. This Qigong is very effective and is quite easy to learn. Each movement can be repeated 3, 4, 6 or 8 times:

Listed below are the traditional order of movements, and modified versions developed by Taichioz specifically for senior classes.


Set 1
Traditional order Start in the Wuji position Raise the arms Open the chest Paint a rainbow Part the clouds Rolling arms Row the boat Lift the ball Look at the moon Twist waist and push with palm Cloud hands Scoop the sea and look at the sky Push the waves Flying dove spreads its wings Punching Flying goose Turn the wheels Stepping to bounce the ball Balance the Qi Finish in the Wuji position	Modified version Start in the Wuji position Raise the arms Open the chest Paint a rainbow Part the clouds Rolling arms Row the boat Lift the ball Look at the moon Twist waist and push with palm Cloud hands Scoop the sea and look at the sky Push the waves Flying dove spreads its wings Side stretch Back stretch Punching Tap and go - Toe kick Stepping to bounce the ball Flying goose Turn the wheels Balance the Qi Finish in the Wuji position

Set 2
Traditional order Start in the Wuji position Regulating the Qi Moving the Qi along the Microcosmic Orbit Wind Blowing in the Willows Searching for Needles in the Sea Fisherman Casting Net Immortal Pointing the Way Mischievous Boy Kicking his Legs Holy Crane Worshiping the Moon Yellow Dragon Pushing Out with Claws Pulling the Bow to Shoot the Eagle Twin Dragons Emerging from the Sea Crossing the Wild Blue Ocean Lion Playing with a Ball Embracing the Moon at Dan Tian Phoenix Spreading it's Wings Striking Opponents Ears Circling the Qi around the Dan Tian Collecting the Qi Finish in the Wuji position	Modified version Start in the Wuji position Regulating the Qi Moving the Qi along the Microcosmic Orbit Yellow Dragon Pushing Out with Claws Fisherman Casting his Net Mischievous Boy Kicking his Legs Searching for Needles in the Sea Embracing the Moon at the Dan Tian Phoenix Spreading it's Wings Holy Crane Worshiping the Moon Immortal Pointing the Way Pulling the Bow to Shoot the Eagle Striking Opponents Ears Crossing the Wild Blue Ocean Lion Playing with a Ball Wind Blowing in the Willows Twin Dragons Emerging from the Sea Circling the Qi around the Dan Tian Collecting the Qi Finish in the Wuji position

Set 3
Traditional order Start in the Wuji position Connect Heaven and Earth Expand the chest Opening the Secret Gate Open heaven and earth Looking at the setting sun Point the needle at the bottom of the sea Blossoming Lotus bows to the Earth Thrust the fist with inner power With prayer-like palms, sway hips left and right Spread wings to fly Part the wild horse's mane Push palms forward Gather in good energy and eliminate bad energy Open and clear the meridians. Direct qi-energy Being happy helps you sleep Massage the Dantian Balance the Qi - Push down palms Finish in the Wuji position	Modified version Start in the Wuji position Connect Heaven and Earth Expand the chest Push palms forward Thrust the fist with inner power Ying and Yang fists Rotate the ball Blossoming Lotus bows to the Earth Open heaven and earth Spread wings to fly Direct qi-energy Part the wild horse's mane L & R Grasp the bird's tail L & R With prayer-like palms, sway hips left and right Point the needle at the bottom of the sea Gather in good energy and eliminate bad energy Opening the secret gate Massage the Dantian Balance the Qi - Push down palms Finish in the Wuji position

Taichioz Videos

The following videos have text and audio prompts, and are in mirror image.

ShiBashi Set 1 - TaiChiOz

ShiBashi Set 2 - TaiChiOz

ShiBashi Set 2 - TaiChiOz - Modified Version
Movevements are practiced in a different order - see list above

Shi Ba Shi

Set 1

Set 2

Set 3

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