Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi Set 1

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The standard Shibashi (Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi) Set 1 contains 18 movements, each with a widely accepted English name and a corresponding Chinese name.

The core purpose of the Shibashi 18‑form is to create a gentle, breath‑paced flow state that improves cardiovascular health, calms the nervous system, and some would say, cultivates Qi.

It was designed in 1979 by Master Lin Housheng specifically to merge Tai Chi’s flowing structure with Qigong’s breath‑driven energy work. A video presentation with movement names across the screen will help to guide you. Scroll to the bottom of the page to access the video.

Commencing Form — Qi Shi (起勢)

Opening the Chest — Kai Kuo Xiong Huai (開闊胸懷)

Rainbow Dance / Painting the Rainbow — Hui Wu Cai Hong (揮舞彩虹)

Circling Arms / Parting the Clouds — Lun Bi (輪臂)

Stepping and Swinging Arms — Ding Bu Bai Zhang (定步擺掌)

Rowing a Boat in the Middle of the Lake — Hu Xin Hua Zhou (湖心劃舟)

Lifting a Ball — Shou Chi Qiu (手持球)

Turning to Look at the Moon — Zhuan Ti Wang Yue (轉體望月)

Pushing Palms While Turning the Waist — Zhuan Yao Tui Zhang (轉腰推掌)

Wave Hands Like Clouds — Yun Shou (雲手)

Scooping the Sea and Looking at the Sky — Lao Hai Guan Tian (撈海觀天)

Pushing Down and Pushing Out / Rolling with Waves — Tui Bo Zhu Lang (推波助浪)