Primordial Chi Kung (Qigong) (Udemy.com)

A Taoist form of Qigong movements that enables connection with the source

( 7 Reviews )

Created by: Andy Wright

Produced in 2016

What you will learn

To have an understanding of the origin and benefits of this set
To be able to practice the moves confidently
To benefit from the practice in an energetic way as well as physically

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Overall Score : 82 / 100

Course Description

What is it?
Primordial Qigong, developed by the Taoist sage Chang San Feng reflects the Taoist theory of the birth of the universe. The concepts of Primordial Qigong were based on the observations of nature, the perception of the alternating balance of energy of the primal forces (yin yang) and the relationship between heaven, humanity and earth. The Primordial Qigong set combines tai chi, feng shui, chi kung (qigong) and inner alchemy, which is a powerful form of Taoist meditation. Primordial Qigong captures the subtle breath or Qi flow of the Heaven (Universe) and Earth, fusing it into the human body gathering chi inward to the core of ones being in graceful beautiful, effortless spirals.
Course DetailsEach part of the set is shown in detail, in close and from distance. The demonstrator is one of my leading instructors and I was taught by Barry Spendlove on a 4 day retreat, in 2011 during which we visited Stonehenge and practised the routine in the stone circle.
Who this course is for:
Anyone who enjoys sequences of movesThose who would like the challenge of learning sequencesIt probably would be of very little interest to the raw beginner

Time: 1 hour on-demand videoh

Instructor Details

Andy Wright

4.1 Rating
7 Reviews

My name is Andy Wright and I live in Wiltshire (UK). In 1961 I was born with a condition called cerebral palsy. For quite a number of years the condition was the focus of attention for professionals and the like. Until the age of 8 I was reliant upon a wheel chair for mobility but crawled around on my hands and knees in the house.

When I joined the Scouts I was inspired to get up and walk; having seen the other kids having fun, running around and enjoying themselves. My aim was to walk a few feet (literally) to collect my Christmas present from the School Santa. I don't remember too much about it, but I have been back to the school and noticed the distance was only 6-10 feet. However, it led on to other things... Karate training was responsible for improving my balance and coordination.

Formal education was achieved at Claremont School in Bristol until the age of 11 years and subsequently at Thomas Delarue School in Kent.

After leaving school at 16 years I had a years' worth of work experience followed by 10 months of paid employment. I spent the next 8 years unemployed although I had many social activities going on such as mobile disco DJ, War Gaming enthusiast, CB Radio operator and from about 1986 budding software author (following my purchase of the ZX Spectrum 128k).

In 1989 I started work as a computer software programmer for Avon Tyres and spent a fantastic 5 years developing Quality Assurance ap

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By James K Cassels on 10/5/2019

It's a good match, I like the way Andy Wright instructs.

By Joseph J. Truncale on 7/4/2018

This is a good course if you practice the movements with the video; however, the length of this Chi Kung system is fairly long and I would personally teach EACH MOVE INDIVIDUALLY IN MY OWN CHAIR/SEATED TAI CHI, QIGONG SENIORS COURSE PROGRAM.
Joseph J. Truncale

By Robert Smith on 4/22/2018

have done this before but this course has better description

By Gregg on 3/27/2017

Plenty of detail on the Primordial Qi Gong form. Lots of repetition. Not enough instructor time--I would have liked to have heard more about his experiences with the form and how he contrasts it with other forms he practices. And it would have been nice to include a history section. Taught first to whom and so on... Biggest criticism--while the model did fine, the course would have benefited by having others demonstrate as well. All in all, much appreciated.

By Ivonne on 3/6/2017

-I thought the person doing the moves would be the man in the photo
-The 2 questions I asked have disappeared and the first one took weeks to be replied via a personal message
-The streaming is bad. It keeps freezing. It is worse now than when I started the course and I am seeing other videos perfectly ...
-I would have liked hearing the names of the positions: parting the clouds, the rainbow ... I am doing Chi Kung and definitely I am learning better doing by parts and knowing the names of each movement to make sense of it than full uninterrupted cycles.
I just gave up ... I wish I could claim my money back as it keeps freezing ...

By George 'Jason' Voss on 1/22/2017

Andy Wright is an inspiring and passionate instructor who works effectively to relay the important concepts and practical points!

By Rick Mars on 10/11/2016

So far, I like this class very much. I am looking forward to listening to more information. I deeply enjoyed the accompanying reading which explains where Primordial Qigong originated. For anyone who has practiced any other QIgong, this class is going to be a great addition to their practice. I loved following along with Anne Liddell, the demonstrator. For the record, I think Sifu Andrew is a role model, and I wish I lived in the UK, so I could meet him and ask to join his classes. I recommend this class, and the instructor, without reservation.