Lee Holden 30-Day Qi Gong Challenge Videos
DAY 1 (Metal)
"We are what we repeatedly do."
-- Aristotle
This routine will give you a great Qi workout. Feel the power flow through your body, feel the relaxation move through your mind.
Movements in this Routine
- Spinal Cord Breathing
- Spreading the Feathers
- Opening the Flow
DAY 2 (Metal)
"Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step."
-- Lao Tzu
Open the door of life for a quick energy lift. This routine is better than a cup of coffee. Learn to move the body like water and enter into your own personal flow.
Movements in this Routine
- Knocking on the Door of Life
- Spreading the Feathers - Yang Meridians
- Opening the Flow to 4 Directions
DAY 3 (Metal)
"Those that are flexible are disciples of life. "
-- Lao Tzu
This routine focuses on the lungs. Lungs are considered the “Commanders of Qi”. This routine is good for the respiratory system, boosts the immune system, clears stress.
Movements in this Routine
- Rooster Spreads the Feathers - Opening the Joints in the Upper Body
- Energize the Lungs
- Wave Breathing for Deep Relaxation
- Buddha Holds up the Earth
DAY 4 (Metal)
" To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders."
-- Lao Tzu
This routine activates key pressure points for energy circulation in the body. The routine continues with a flow that expands the mind, clears mental stress, and is good for creativity
Movements in this Routine
- Knocking on the Door of Life (with acupressure points through torso)
- Clear Tension in Neck with Palm Press
- Flying: A flow for relaxation and levity
DAY 5 (Metal)
"Abundance is not something we acquire. It is something we tune into."
-- Wayne Dyer
Experience the energy pathways that run through your body from the inside out. Connect to your inner power.
Movements in this Routine
- Shaking
- Qi Massage
- Expand into the Energy
- Expand the Horizons
DAY 6 (Metal)
"How you imagine the world determines how you live in it."
-- David Suzuki
Calm your mind, clear worries, let go of old energy. This routine also clears tension out of the neck and shoulders.
Movements in this Routine
- Waterwaves
- Spreading the Feathers
- Zen Circles
DAY 7 (Water)
"Just stay at the center of the circle and let all things take their course."
-- Taoist Saying
This routine builds power and strength into the body. It will strengthen the legs, open energy through the low back, and detoxify the body.
Movements in this Routine
- Tiger Stretch
- Spreading the Feathers
- Double Arm spirals
- Pull Down the Heavens
DAY 8 (Water)
"We cling to our own point of view, as though everything depended on it. Yet our opinions have no permanence; like autumn and winter, they gradually pass away. "
-- Chuang Tzu
Build strength and flexibility in the body. This routine works on resiliency and inner power. It also harmonizes the energy of the mind and body
Movements in this Routine
- Wide Leg Knocking on the Door of Life
- Full Body Flow
- Moon Over the Lake
DAY 9 (Water)
"The path of the righteous man is fraught with trials and tribulations - not a problem if he’s full of Qi"
-- Lawrence Taolenghetti
Open the joints through wrists, arms, and shoulders. Great prevention for carpel tunnel. It then expands to opening the neck and relaxing into flow.
Movements in this Routine
- Open the Joints
- Spreading the Feathers
- Neck Stretch
- Flying
DAY 10 (Water)
"
Thirst drove me down to the water where I drank the moon's reflection."
-- Rumi
Cultivate the combination of strength through the legs and flexibility in your spine. Get invigorated, strong and flexible.
Movements in this Routine
Thirst drove me down to the water where I drank the moon's reflection."
-- Rumi
Cultivate the combination of strength through the legs and flexibility in your spine. Get invigorated, strong and flexible.
Movements in this Routine
- Move the Body like a River
- Moon Over the Lake
- Embracing the Tree
DAY 11 (Water)
"
Paths cannot be taught, they can only be taken."
--Zen saying
This routine opens the energy into the hands. Feel what these points of power can do for the whole body. Connect to the flow with the exercise called the Fountain to relax and recharge the spine
Movements in this Routine
Paths cannot be taught, they can only be taken."
--Zen saying
This routine opens the energy into the hands. Feel what these points of power can do for the whole body. Connect to the flow with the exercise called the Fountain to relax and recharge the spine
Movements in this Routine
- Acupressure Knocking for the Hands
- Tiger
- Spinal Wave
- The Fountain
DAY 12 (Water)
"
I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness because it shows me the stars. "
-- Og Mandino
Learn the Swimming Dragon for flexibility, suppleness, and circulation. This routine is to cultivate longevity and aging gracefully
Movements in this Routine
I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness because it shows me the stars. "
-- Og Mandino
Learn the Swimming Dragon for flexibility, suppleness, and circulation. This routine is to cultivate longevity and aging gracefully
Movements in this Routine
- Wide Leg Knocking on the Door of Life
- Swimming Dragon
- Shaking
- Pulling Down the Heavens
DAY 13 (Wood)
"
You will never find time for anything. If you want time, you must make it."
-- Charles Buxton
Free the Qi through the hips and low back. Stagnation and stiffness tends to accumulate in the joints. This routines increases the range of motion through the low back and lower body. Practice the arm spirals for flow and flexibility.
Movements in this Routine
You will never find time for anything. If you want time, you must make it."
-- Charles Buxton
Free the Qi through the hips and low back. Stagnation and stiffness tends to accumulate in the joints. This routines increases the range of motion through the low back and lower body. Practice the arm spirals for flow and flexibility.
Movements in this Routine
- Open the Joints through the Lower Back and Hips
- Single Arm Spiral
- Cloudy Hands
DAY 14 (Wood)
All animals except man know that the ultimate of life is to enjoy it."
-- Samuel Butler
Get out of the stress response and enter into the relaxation response. Clear stress from the nervous system. Connect to your center and place of power
Movements in this Routine
- Spinal Cord Breathing
- Dragon Stretches Tail
- Swimming Dragon Flow
DAY 15 (Wood)
"The journey is the reward."
-- Taoist Saying
Clear tension from neck and shoulders. Transform that tightness into circulating energy. Enter the flow.
Movements in this Routine
- Knocking on the Door of Life
- Spread the Feathers
- Swimming Dragon Flow
DAY 16 (Wood)
Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind."
-- Bruce Lee
Learn Tree Swaying and Bamboo in the Wind. Let the energy flow through you without tension, without force. Tap into effortless power.
Movements in this Routine
- Spinal Cord Breathing
- Tree Sways
- Bamboo in the Wind
DAY 17 (Wood)
"The way is not in the sky, the way is in the heart."
-- Buddha
This routine will help to balance the emotions. Emotional energy is powerful. Use it to cultivate the energy that you want in your life
Movements in this Routine
- Shaking
- Clear Lines of Tension
- Cloudy Hands
- Pull Down the Heaven
DAY 18 (Wood)
"If we do not change our direction, we are likely to end up where we are headed."
-- Chinese Proverb
Movements in this Routine
- Move the Body like a River
- Spread the Feathers
- The Fountain
DAY 19 (Fire)
"
"The true miracle is not walking on water or walking in air, but simply walking on this earth."
-- Thich Nhat Hanh
Open the heart center, clear emotional stress, feel grounded and balanced. This routine helps your heart feel connected to the Earth.
Movements in this Routine
"The true miracle is not walking on water or walking in air, but simply walking on this earth."
-- Thich Nhat Hanh
Open the heart center, clear emotional stress, feel grounded and balanced. This routine helps your heart feel connected to the Earth.
Movements in this Routine
- Wide Leg Knocking on the Door of Life
- Full Body Flow
- Cloudy Hands - Stepping Back
- Pulling Down the Heavens
DAY 20 (Fire)
"You wander from room to room hunting for the diamond necklace that is already around your neck!"
-- Rumi
Movements in this Routine
- Deep Abdominal Breathing
- Qi Massage
- Pebble in the Pond
- Pulling Down the Heavens
DAY 21 (Fire)
"The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance."
-- Alan Watts
Ignite your internal energy to tap into your potential. You have power within, this routine teaches you how to access it.
Movements in this Routine
- Spinal Cord Breathing
- Qi Massage Hands
- Buddha Holds up Earth - both sides
- Between Heaven and Earth
DAY 22 (Fire)
"Trying to understand is like straining through muddy water. Have the patience to wait! Be still and allow the mud to settle."
-- Lao Tzu
Bring in harmony and balance through body and mind through this routine. Energy, relaxation and flow are the key to equilibrium
Movements in this Routine
- Knocking on the Door
- Waterwaves
- Meridian Stretch
- Fountain
- Bamboo in the Wind
DAY 23 (Fire)
"The clouds above us join and separate. The breeze in the courtyard leaves and returns. Life is like that, so why not relax? Who can stop us from celebrating?"
-- Lu Yu
Continue opening the energy flow through this powerful stretch sequence. Open the mind into the present moment. Take in just the right amount of energy for strength and power
Movements in this Routine
- Meridian Stretch
- Shaking
- Tree Swaying
DAY 24 (Fire)
"We may be floating on Tao, but there is nothing wrong with steering. If Tao is like a river, it is certainly good to know where the rocks are."
-- Ding Ming Dao
Gather your energy and power back to your center. We invest a tremendous amount of energy into our work, relationships, and family. Take time to nourish yourself so that you have energy for all your dreams and endeavors
Movements in this Routine
- Deep Abdominal Breathing
- Knocking on the Door of Life
- Neck Stretch
- Opening the Flow
- Centering
DAY 25 (Earth)
"Flow with whatever may happen and let your mind be free. Stay centered by accepting whatever you are doing. This is the ultimate."
-- Chuang Tzu
Expand your horizons, open up to what’s possible for you in your life. Enter into the flow and access your potential.
Movements in this Routine
- Acupressure for the Lungs
- Rooster Spreads the Feathers
- Neck Stretch
- Buddha Holding up the Earth
- Flying
DAY 26 (Earth)
"Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power."
-- Lao Tzu
This routine strengthens the lungs and benefits the immune system. Qi Gong is a moving a meditation that energizes the body and calms the mind.
Movements in this Routine
- Wide Leg Knocking on the Door of Life
- Swimming Dragon
- Full Body Flow
- Moon Over the Lake
- Bamboo in the Wind
DAY 27 (Earth)
"Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power."
-- Lao Tzu
This routine strengthens the lungs and benefits the immune system. Qi Gong is a moving a meditation that energizes the body and calms the mind.
Movements in this Routine
- Wide Leg Knocking on the Door of Life
- Swimming Dragon
- Full Body Flow
- Moon Over the Lake
- Bamboo in the Wind
DAY 28 (Earth)
"Every time you are tempted to react in the same old way, ask if you want to be a prisoner of the past or a pioneer of the future."
-- Deepak Chopra
Keep your Qi flowing and your body stays healthy. This routine brings energy to the center
Movements in this Routine
- Knocking on the Door of Life
- Tiger
- Dragon Stretches its Tail
- Pebble in the Pond
DAY 29 (Earth)
"What you seek is seeking you."
-- Rumi
Expand your mind, feel the flow moving through your body. Fluid, flexible and relaxed, move from your center.
Movements in this Routine
- Wrist Circles
- Opening the Joints - Upper Body
- Neck Stretches
- Zen Circles
DAY 30 (Earth)
"The key to growth is the introduction of higher dimensions of consciousness into our awareness."
-- Lao Tzu
Stay fluid and flexible like a great river moving from the top of the mountain, all the way to the ocean.
Movements in this Routine
- Knocking on the Door of Life
- Neck Circles
- Shaking
- Swimming Dragon Flow