Ba Duan Jin -- Eight Pieces of Brocade

It is one of the oldest exercises practiced in Qigong. Translated as the eight pieces of brocade, it consists of eight exercises. These exercises can be practiced separately if necessary, but the complete practice of the whole set of exercises has the greatest effect on the body. This exercise is also known as "Tendon Stretching". The purpose of the exercise is to stretch the tendons, but generally known as the "Eight Sections of Brocade". Its other name is "One thousand eight hundred accumulations", where it means that it must be practiced one thousand eight hundred times.
Long-term practice can make joints supple and eliminate all diseases. It's simple and effective. It is an excellent exercise for middle-aged people who do not have training in martial arts, it is suitable for young and old since it is not difficult, is a type of standing meditation. Practicing it for a long time will not only strengthen your body but will also increase your energy. Ba Duan Jin is a health exercise created during the Song Dynasty in northern China. After over 1000 years of changes, it is transmitted to the present day, proving its excellent efficiency.
In this book we have proposed two types of explanations: the first is the relationship between the forms of the exercises and their effects, and the second is the relationship between the exercises and the eight additional meridians. The book contains text and illustrations, the steps and methods of breathing are clear at a glance, as well as the essence of the different movements, aspects to be observed during practice and are detailed special suggestions for wrong movements. It allows the reader to immediately master the techniques of the exercises, to clearly understand the ability to move and their effect. And don't forget, as long as you keep practicing, your body will tell you what you have gained.