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Zheng Bo developed the eight-part practice seen in this video to exchange qi, or energy-matter, with the world around us. The movements derive from traditional exercises intended to activate the qi within the human body. Zheng Bo, however, encourages practitioners simultaneously to inhale the fragrances of the surrounding landscape. In so doing, energy-matter begins to flow cyclically among water, earth, plants, and humans.
The Movements
1. The Two Hands Hold up Heaven to Regulate the Inner Organs: Smelling the Fragrance of the Mountain
2. Drawing a Bow to Left and Right Like a Skilled Archer: Smelling the Fragrance of Mud
3. Regulating the Spleen and Stomach by Raising One Arm Aloft: Smelling the Fragrance of Flowers
4. Gazing Backward to Prevent Strain and Impairment: Smelling the Fragrance of the Cave
5. Swaying the Head and Shaking the Tail to Expel Fire from the Heart: Smelling the Fragrance of Leaves
6. The Two Hands Grasp the Feet to Strengthen the Kidneys and Waist: Smelling the Fragrance of Grasses
7. Clenching the Fists and Glaring Fiercely to Increase Energy and Strength: Smelling the Fragrance of Roots
8. Seven Jolts Behind the Back to Dispel Disease: Smelling the Fragrance of the Waterfall
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