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Ba Duan Jin: Eight Movements to Prepare the Body and Calm the Mind

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Tagged: Ba Duan Jin Body Awareness Breathing Eight Pieces of Brocade Gentle Movement IKUKO Meditation Preparation Mindful Movement Mobility Posture Qigong Traditional Chinese Practices
An ancient Chinese practice where movement, breathing and attention come together. We often associate calm with stillness. Yet sometimes it is more natural to begin by moving. After a day...

Gentle Stretches Before Your IKUKO

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Tagged: Body Awareness IKUKO Mobility Posture & Movement Preparation Stretching
Practice   Prepare the body, settle the mind, and ease into your practice. A meditation practice doesn't necessarily begin when we close our eyes. It can begin a few minutes...