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Shibashi

Shibashi is a centering exercise consisting of 18 flowing movements that was created in 1982 in Shanghai, China. It combines elements from Tai Chi and Qigong and is intended to lessen stress, enhance sleep, improve breathing and concentration, and increase energy. The exercise involves slow, coordinated movements linked with abdominal breathing and can be practiced indoors or outdoors for convenient periods, ideally in the morning and evening. Each of its 18 movements is given a descriptive name.

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Shibashi

Shibashi is a centering exercise consisting of 18 flowing movements that was created in 1982 in Shanghai, China. It combines elements from Tai Chi and Qigong and is intended to lessen stress, enhance sleep, improve breathing and concentration, and increase energy. The exercise involves slow, coordinated movements linked with abdominal breathing and can be practiced indoors or outdoors for convenient periods, ideally in the morning and evening. Each of its 18 movements is given a descriptive name.

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  • Introduction to Shibashi: Introduces the concept and purpose of Shibashi as a form of exercise with benefits such as reducing stress and enhancing well-being.
  • Benefits of Shibashi: Describes various health and wellness benefits gained from practicing Shibashi, including improved breathing and concentration.
  • About Shibashi: Provides background information about the origins of Shibashi, its creators, and its connection to Tai Chi and Qigong.
  • Practicing Shibashi: Offers guidance on when and where to practice Shibashi for optimal benefits and comfort.
  • Names of the Movements: Lists the specific movements that constitute a Shibashi exercise session, with descriptive names for each movement.
  • Demonstration of Shibashi Movements: Visually showcases the execution of each movement in Shibashi with a series of photographic sequences.

SHIBASHI

Ever been to those times when you were….

Tired?

STRESSED!

Lack of concentration?
Introducing an way of
bringing ENERGY to your life

SHIBASHI
A centering exercise consisting
of 18 flowing movements
Lessens stress
Enhance sleeping pattern
Better breathing
Gives energy to the body
Improves concentration
Attuning to the 3 levels of our
human nature

Physical

Intellectual

Spiritual

Building people. Building lives. Building a better future.


Started in Shanghai, China in 1982
Created by Tai Chi master He Weiqi
and Qigong master and healer Lin
Hou Sheng
Combine some elements from Tai
Chi and Qigong
Indoors or outdoors
Quiet and peaceful environment
with good air circulation
Avoid practicing outside during
severe weather
Convenient time
when one is not
hurrying
When one is not
distracted depending
on one’s availability
Ideally after getting up in the morning
and before bedtime
Abdominal
breathing –
abdomen expands
and contracts, not
the chest
Inhale through the
nose, and exhale
through the mouth
A movement may be repeated several
times, ideally 6 repetitions
Done in a slow, fluidlike and
continuous manner where one
movement seamlessly links to the
next
Coordination of movements and
breathing
Names of the different movements
1. Raising the arms
2. Expanding the chest on top of the mountain
3. Painting a rainbow
4. Parting the clouds
5. Raising the arms in a horse-riding stance
6. Rowing the boat in the middle of the lake
7. Carry ball in front of shoulders
8. Gazing at the moon
9. Turning the waist and pushing with the palm
Names of the different movements
10. Cloud hands in a horse-riding stance
11. Scooping the sea and viewing the sky
12. Pushing with the waves
13. Flying dove spreads its wings
14. Punching in a horse-riding stance
15. Flying wild goose
16. Turn like a flying wheel
17. Bouncing the ball
18. Balancing the chi
Intro: Opening Salutation
1. Raising the Arms
2. Expanding the Chest on Top of the Mountain
3. Painting a Rainbow
4. Parting the Clouds
5. Raising the Arms in a Horse-riding Stance
6. Rowing the Boat in the Middle of the Lake
7. Carry Ball in front of Shoulders
8. Gazing at the Moon
9. Turning the Waist and Pushing with the Palm
9. Turning the Waist and Pushing with the Palm
(continuation)
10. Cloud Hands in a Horse-riding Stance
11. Scooping the Sea and Viewing the Sky
11. Scooping the Sea and Viewing the Sky
(continuation)
12. Pushing with the Waves
12. Pushing with the Waves
(continuation)
13. Flying Dove Spreads its Wings
13. Flying Dove Spreads its Wings
(continuation)
14. Punching in a horse-riding stance
14. Punching in a horse-riding stance
(continuation)
15. Flying Wild Goose
15. Flying Wild Goose
(continuation)
16. Turn Like a Flying Wheel
16. Turn Like a Flying Wheel
(continuation)
17. Bouncing the Ball
18. Balancing the Chi
Ending: Closing Salutation

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