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5 Animals Qigong ~ Wudang Five Phase System


  • *Hosted by Machiya @ Good Folk Yoga 138 Myers Street Geelong, VIC, 3220 Australia (map)

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Course Structure

  • 5 weeks / 1 animal per week

  • Step-by-step instruction

  • Emphasis on fundamentals:

    • Basic stances

    • Weight shifting

    • Alignment

    • Breath coordination

Movements are gentle and adaptable, suitable for all ages and experience levels.

Who This Course Is For

  • Complete beginners

  • People interested in Qigong or Tai Chi

  • Anyone seeking simple, effective tools for health and balance

  • Martial artists wanting internal foundations

Purpose of the Practice

Five Animals Qigong works through:

  • Gentle, coordinated movement

  • Breath regulation

  • Relaxation and intention

Together, these elements help:

  • Encourage smooth Qi flow through the meridian system

  • Support organ health according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

  • Improve balance, coordination, flexibility, and posture

  • Regulate stress and emotional tension

The Five Animals & Five Phases

  • Dragon – Water – Kidneys
    Vitality, grounding, calm strength

  • Tiger – Metal – Lungs
    Breath, posture, release

  • Leopard – Wood – Liver
    Flexibility, circulation, smooth movement

  • Snake – Fire – Heart
    Internal awareness, calm focus

  • Crane – Earth – Spleen
    Balance, stability, whole-body integration

Each animal posture stimulates specific meridian pathways, supporting physical, emotional, and energetic balance.

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