Welcome to the Online Course
Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi Set 3
Intermediate Flow and Inner Strength
Course Introduction
Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi Set 3 (also known as Shibashi III or the Third Set of 18 Movements) is the natural progression for practitioners who have already become comfortable with the gentle, foundational flows of Sets 1 and 2. Created by Professor Lin Hou Sheng in the lineage of Chinese medical qigong and Yang-style Tai Chi principles, Set 3 introduces a more dynamic, expressive, and physically engaging practice while preserving the core qigong goals of harmonising breath, movement, intention, and vital energy (Qi).
Where Set 1 opens the body softly, and Set 2 deepens grounding and leg meridian flow, Set 3 brings:
- Deeper weight shifts, rotations, and squats
- Classic Tai Chi-inspired postures (Parting the Wild Horse’s Mane, Needle at Sea Bottom, Pushing Palms, White Crane variations)
- Stronger emphasis on spiral energy, intention-led Qi direction, and Nei Gong foundations (internal cultivation)
- A complete journey from expansive heaven-earth connection → purification → strengthening → joyful integration and calm closure
The full sequence lasts approximately 18–22 minutes when performed at a moderate, flowing pace, making it an ideal daily practice for building resilience, vitality, and subtle internal awareness.
Main Aims of the Course
This course is designed to help you:
- Master the correct sequence, transitions, and breathing coordination of all 18 movements in Shibashi Set 3.
- Understand the specific physical, energetic, meridian, and emotional benefits of each movement (e.g., Triple Burner opening in Movement 1, Liver/Gallbladder support in Movement 6, Stomach/Intestine nourishment in Movement 13, meridian-wide purification in Movement 15).
- Develop intention (yi) to guide Qi – a foundational Nei Gong skill that distinguishes Set 3 from the earlier, more external sets.
- Cultivate the characteristic “calm happiness” that closes the practice, allowing deep integration of joy, grounding, and peace.
- Learn safe seated and wheelchair adaptations so the full set remains accessible regardless of mobility, age, or physical limitations.
- Build confidence to practice independently and eventually teach or share the set mindfully with others.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for:
- Intermediate qigong / Tai Chi practitioners who have completed Shibashi Set 1 (and ideally Set 2) and are ready for a more challenging, dynamic progression.
- People who already enjoy gentle qigong but want to build leg strength, deeper balance, spinal mobility, core power, and internal energy awareness.
- Those recovering from or managing back/hip/shoulder stiffness, digestive issues, fatigue, stress-related tension, mild hypertension, or emotional heaviness – Set 3 offers targeted meridian and organ support while remaining low-impact when adapted.
- Seniors, rehabilitation participants, or wheelchair users who appreciate seated adaptations and still want the deeper benefits of an authentic intermediate form (visualisation + breath + upper-body flow preserve most Qi circulation and emotional uplift).
- Health-conscious adults seeking a 20-minute daily practice that combines graceful movement, breathwork, energy cultivation, and a joyful, meditative close.
- Anyone drawn to the Nei Gong (internal alchemy) aspect of qigong – Set 3 is a beautiful bridge from external form to subtle internal work.
What You’ll Receive
- High-quality video tutorials (mirrored for easy following), breaking down each movement slowly, then at a natural pace.
- Detailed voice-over explanations of physical cues, breathing timing, common mistakes, and adaptations.
- Clear graphics showing primary meridians/organs benefited by each movement.
- Seated/wheelchair modification demos for every exercise.
- Guided full-set flows (standing + seated versions).
- Bonus: Closing standing meditation script and “calm happiness” integration practice.
Whether you’re stepping up from Set 1/2, seeking a richer daily qigong experience, or adapting the practice to your body’s current needs, Shibashi Set 3 offers a profound, joyful, and empowering path.
Let’s begin the journey together – breathe deeply, move mindfully, and feel the calm happiness that awaits at the close.
