Chikung Forms

FormsThere are numerous qigong forms. 75 ancient forms that can be found in ancient literature and also 56 common or contemporary forms have been described in a qigong compendium. The list is by no means exhaustive. Many contemporary forms were developed by people who had recovered from their illness after qigong practice.In 2003, the Chinese Health Qigong Association officially recognized four health qigong forms: Muscle-Tendon Change Classic (Yì Jīn Jīng 易筋经). Five Animals (Wu Qin Xi 五禽戲). Six Healing Sounds (Liu Zi Jue 六字訣). Eight Pieces of Brocade (Ba Duan Jin 八段錦). In 2010, the Chinese Health Qigong Association officially recognized five additional health qigong forms: Tai Chi Yang Sheng Zhang (太极养生杖): a tai chi form from the stick tradition.Shi Er Duan Jin (十二段锦): seated exercises to strengthen the neck, shoulders, waist, and legs.Daoyin Yang Sheng Gong Shi Er Fa (导引养生功十二法): 12 routines from Daoyin tradition of guiding and pulling qi.Mawangdui Daoyin (马王堆导引术): guiding qi along the meridians with synchronous movement and awareness.Da Wu (大舞): choreographed exercises to lubricate joints and guide qi.Other commonly practiced qigong styles and forms include:Soaring Crane QigongWisdom Healing QigongPan Gu Mystical QigongWild Goose (Dayan) QigongDragon and Tiger QigongPrimordial Qigong (Wujigong)