Jingjin Movement Training

Here is a video that somewhat focuses on a joint preparation exercise I do on gymnastics rings, but really I am discussing posture and balance of the channels in Chinese medicine. Specifically, I highlight the influence of the Lung and Large Intestine channel sinews on scapular and ribcage balance.

The Hidden Connection: Scapular Movement and Chinese Medicine Channels 00:00 - Intro00:41 - Setup02:47 - Posture03:52 - Channel Sinews06:18 - Ring DipsMany channels (meridians) act on the scapula and influence its position and m...

Here is a qigong exercise which engages the core and mobilizes the spine. The movement is generated in the center (the core) and expands out into the arms. I am demonstrating a way of practicing this with a bar to help find and improve the movement in the shoulder joint. The idea is that the expansion and compression that occurs in the spine manifests in the arms, improving circulation and mobility in the entire body.

Don Yu (Dūn Yāo) Training: Sending Spinal Movement into the Arms The don yu (dūn yāo) is a qigong exercise which involves an alternating expansion and compression of the spine. In the system of Chinese physiology, it invol...

Here is a summary of how the liver and pericardium sinew channels are active in rotational movements with some examples of qigong exercises that activate and engage these channels.

Rotation: The Pericardium and Liver Sinew Channels The Pericardium and Liver sinew channels (jingjin) control rotation in the body, specifically rotation of the shoulder girdle, ribcage and pelvis. This video...