Course Overview
Spinal health is fundamental to overall wellness and can play a key role in therapeutic outcome when recovering from injury or illness. Full movement of the spine exercises the nervous system, improves visceral health, and opens circulation in the channel system through the proper engagement of the channel sinews (jingjin).
This class will highlight a foundational Qigong pattern to mobilize key regions of the spine, engage the core musculature, and improve circulation in the organs. The class will highlight the relevant channel sinews (jingjin) involvement and address applications to health and wellness.
These Qigong exercises can be practiced for one’s own health but can also be used in a clinical setting when treating patients. We will look at key variations, modifications for injuries, common errors in practice, and progressions to properly advance with the exercises.
Objectives
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Learn how to systematically engage the channel sinews (jingjin) to expand and compress the spine to improve mobility and create a strong core
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Understand how to avoid common errors and how to modify the movement for injury or pain
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Understand when to use simpler progressions that can add insight to the full movement
Outline
0 hrs - 15 min
Seated Spinal Wave and Pelvic Movement
15 min - 30 min
Standing Spinal Wave
30 min - 45 min
Piston Squat (dūn yāo)
45 min - 1 hrs
Modifications and Common Errors
Reviews
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Rita W. (Canada)
Great course for honing in on spine mobility. Detailed instruction and easy to follow.
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Nobuko P. (United States of America)
Spinal wave is an excellent exercise to give to patients with pelvic floor issues. I have seen a great benefit in this way.
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Christina W. (United States of America)
Excellent course to bring into practice.
Reviews
Great course for honing in on spine mobility. Detailed instruction and easy to follow.
Rita W. (Canada)
Spinal wave is an excellent exercise to give to patients with pelvic floor issues. I have seen a great benefit in this way.
Nobuko P. (United States of America)
Excellent course to bring into practice.
Christina W. (United States of America)
I feel invigorated just by taking the course.
Valerie T. (United States of America)
Brian is an excellent teacher and extremely knowledgable. He has a passion for what he does and it shows in his courses.
Amanda L. (Canada)
Teacher
Brian Lau
Brian Lau, AP, CSMA, is certified in both Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Structural Integration. He has been on faculty since 2013 with the Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification (SMAC) program, where he teaches anatomy and physiology, assessment and treatment of the channel sinews (jingjin), and myofascial release.
Disclaimers
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