This page contains has downloadable audio files with instructions in English for Qigong and Tai Chi forms which can be used for teaching or just practicing.
These files are also listed on the Mobile Audio page which is formatted for mobile phones and on the Playlist page.
There is a selection of videos that you can use for practice on
Qigong
- ShiBaShi Qigong
There are a number of sets of traditional ShiBaShi 18 Movements Qigong. In these practice versions, the movements are repeated 4 times, and the step-out movements are preformed to both sides.See the ShiBaShi page for full details and instructional videos.
Traditional ShiBaShi:- ShiBaShi Set 1: This is the traditional ShiBaShi Set 1 with 4 repitions of each movement. Download or play the ShiBaShi Set 1 file [13:40]
- ShiBaShi Set 2: This the traditional ShiBaShi Set 2 with 4 repitions of each movement. Download or play the ShiBaShi Set 2 file [16:30]
Extended ShiBaShi Warm-up:
This audio for the extended class warm-up consists of a combination of ShiBaShi Set 1 and Tai Chi for Health. See the Qi Gong page for more information.- Download or view the PDF file for a full list of the movements.
- Download or play the complete MP3 audio file.
- View or follow a video on YouTube
The movements can also be downloaded as separate audio files which can be played separately or sequentially.- Part 1 These movements are mainly performed in a standing position. [8:45]
- Part 2 These movements involve a diagonal step to the left and right. [12:04]
- Part 3 This is the most "physical" of the 3 parts and focuses on core strength and balance. [7:24]
- Part 4 This section comprises foot exercises. [2:05]
Modified ShiBaShi as used in classes:
These are slightly modified versions with movements practiced in a different order which can also be downloaded as separate audio files and played separately or sequentially.
- ShiBaShi Set 1 Modified: Download or play the Modified ShiBaShi Set 1 file [16:30]
- ShiBaShi Set 2 Modified: Download or play the Modified ShiBaShi Set 2 file [16:40]
- ShiBaShi Set 3 Modified: Download or play the Modified ShiBaShi Set 3 file [17:50]
- ShiBaShi Sets 2 & 3 Modified: Combination of 18 movements from Sets 2 and 3 for people with limited flexibility [15:00]
- BaDuanJin Qigong
This is the traditional Chinese 8 Movements BaDuanJin (Eight Silken Movements or Eight Pieces of Brocade) Qigong and the movements are repeated 6 times. See the BaDuanJin page for full details and instructional videos.- Download or play the BaDuanJin Qigong file
- Lotus Qigong
The Lotus or Lotus Blossom Qi Gong is a continuous flowing Qigong See the Lotus Blossom page for full details and instructional videos.- Download or play the Lotus Qigong file
- Download or play the Lotus Qigong file with 2 repetitions
- Download or play the Lotus Qigong file with 3 repetitions
- Long Life 32
Long Life 32 Qigong is a Vietnamese style Qigong which focuses on exercising the back and improving balance. See the Long Life 32 page for full details and instructional videos.- Download or play the Long Life 32 file
- 8 Form Yang Style
This is an instructional audio with music for the Level 1, 8 form. See the 8 Form page for full details and instructional videos.- Download or play the 8 Form Yang Style
- Download or play the Extended 8 Form Yang Style includes 3 extra movements
- 16 Form Yang Style
This is an instructional audio with music for the Level 2 16 form. See the 16 Form page for full details and instructional videos.- Download or play the 16 Yang Style Form
- 24 Yang Style Simplified Form
This is an instructional audio with music for the 24 form. It runs for the regulation time of about 6 minutes. See the 24 Simplified Form page for full details.- Download or play the 24 Yang Style Simplified Form in English
- Download or play the 24 Yang Style Simplified Form in English with pause
- Download or play the Chinese version in Mandarin with music.
- Play the 24 Yang Style Music by Zhong Guo
- 42 Combination Form
This instructional audio with music runs a little long at 8 minutes because of the instructions. See the 42 Combined Form page for full details and instructional videos.- Download or play the 42 Combination Form
- Chen Man Ch'ing in 4 Directions
This exercise utilises the Chen Man Ch'ing style of tai chi to perform "Grasp the bird's tail" movement in 4 directions and takes approximately 3.5 minutes.- Download or play the Chen Man Ch'ing in 4 Directions
- Tai Chi for Health
This instructional audio with music is a modified Sun style form and is ideal for beginners or those with reduced flexibility. See the Tai Chi for Health page for full details and instructional videos.- Download or play Tai Chi for Health - Complete version
- Download or play Tai Chi for Health - Parts 1-3 (Right then Left)
- Download or play Tai Chi for Health - Parts 1-4 (Right then Left)
- View or follow a video on YouTube
- Silk Reeling
This is a Chen style Silk Reeling Qigong developed by Ric Bolzan which is intended as a cool-down and relaxation at the end of a class. The audio file has instructions with accompanying music. .- Download or play Silk Reeling
- View a tutorial on YouTube
- View or follow a video on YouTube
- Tai Chi Fan
This is an instructional audio for the Tai Chi Fan 52 Movements. See the Tai CHi Fan page for full form details.- Download or play the Tai CHi Fan words only(MP3).
- Download or play the Tai CHi Fan with words and music (MP3).
NOTE: the music in the faster sections has been slowed down to 2/3 speed.
- Fitness Exercises
Exercises to relieve lower back pain has 10 gentle movements and takes about 8 mins.- Download or play Relief for lower back pain - Set 1
This is set of instructional audio files for easy fitness exercises with hand weights.- Download or play the Warmup Stretches - approx 6 minutes.
- Download or play the Exercises with full instructions - approx 11 minutes.
- Download or play the Exercises with minimal instructions for workout - approx 10 minutes.
- Download or play the Cooldown - approx 3 minutes.