Shibashi simply means 18 forms. Which mean 18 movements to the initial set one that can be taught over a short period of time and there is certainly weight to this practice with over 8 million people said to be participating in it. Many of the movements are designed to start hitting the alpha brainwave state lifting your mood, reducing depression and easing anxiety. Popular in rehabilitation its body therapists and those suffering burnout and fatigue. It will carry those who practice regularly in good stead in a demanding frenetic world. It’s gentle movements are accessible to everyone and it health benefits are certainly as appealing as its energetic benefits
Said to delay the ageing process and its age related diseases, strengthening the heart, lungs and kidneys and their related functions.
It increases weight loss, aids digestion, strengthening ligaments and tendons. It improves circulation, reducing anxiety, lowering blood pressure and calms the mind.
The series of gentle rocking movements that make up the form offer the organs massage while really optimising our bodies vascular systems. Only taking a short amount of a daily practice to reap the health benefits, it is little wonder that so many are turning to Shibashi Qigong.
