This article reviews some of the most popular Qigong DVD selections, mostly from Chunyi Lin at Spring Forest Qigong.
DVDs are ideal for exploring Qigong, especially when led by an experienced master. Listening to CDs and following written instructions can be useful, but many struggle without direct guidance. This is why fitness manuals are rare while fitness DVDs are popular, and why visual components are crucial in courses at the Spring Forest Qigong Center.
Beginner and Intermediate Courses
The Spring Forest Qigong Centre offers numerous courses at beginner and intermediate levels, covering levels 1 to 3. Below are the courses that include DVDs, excluding the meditation guides (CD and MP3) and manuals available for these levels.
Qigong for Health (Level 1): Also known as SFQ Fundamentals, this celebrated course has been taken by hundreds of thousands of students. It launched the Spring Forest Qigong Center and the education of many masters. The course covers many basics, including a CD of meditations like Small Universe. The DVD includes essential exercises such as Moving of Yin and Yang and Joining of Yin and Yang. These exercises rejuvenate body energies by discarding old and unwanted energy and bringing in new energy. As a level 1 course, the exercises are easy to perform by following Master Lin’s instructions on the DVD.
Qi-ssage Healing (Level 1): This comprehensive Qigong healing course is based on a technique developed by Master Lin for teaching others to become healers, even with little experience. Qi-ssage Healing includes a CD, a manual, and a DVD. The DVD shows Master Lin performing a Qi-ssage Healing session and guiding you through the techniques.
Qigong for Healing (Level 2): This course follows SFQ Fundamentals and is often taken as part of a sequence that starts with SFQ Fundamentals and ends with Qigong for Advanced Healing. Level 2 focuses on self-healing techniques, with basics covered here and more advanced techniques in level 3.
Advanced Qigong Courses
Advanced DVD courses offer essential techniques for advanced students, especially if you cannot visit the Spring Forest Qigong Center.
Wisdom Embodiment Package (Level 4): In August 2015, Master Lin held a seminar for advanced students discussing advanced healing practices. This recording of the retreat is available as several videos through the Spring Forest Qigong Center Digital Library.
Awakening the Master Within (Level 5): This is the largest and longest course at the Spring Forest Qigong Center, featuring various media forms. It includes a teleseminar where you connect with Master Lin by phone to discuss the final parts of this comprehensive level. Completing this course sets you on the path to becoming a Qigong master, though only the best students reach this stage.
Beyond the DVD – 1 on 1 Courses
Qiful Life has certified instructors from the Spring Forest Qigong program. We also have certified instructors for our own Qigong school dating back over 1,000 years.
