This first sequence was created in 1979 by Lin Housheng. The 18 movements of tai chi qigong, also know as shibashi, are a sequence of exercises combining qigong breathing with simplified slow graceful flowing movements inspired by qigong & tai chi.

The 18 movements of tai chi qigong – shibashi 1:

1- Starting position
2- Opening the chest
3- Rainbow dance
4- Separating clouds by wheeling arms
5- Rolling arms
6- Rowing the boat in the centre of the lake
7- Lifting the ball in front of the shoulder
8- Turning the body to look at the moon
9- Pushing palms whilst turning the waist
10- Cloud hands
11- Scooping the sea while looking at the sky
12- Pushing wave
13- Flying pigeon
14- Punching
15- Flying wild goose
16- Rotating wheel in a circle
17- Marching bouncing ball
18- Shau Gong (balancing Chi)

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This second sequence was created in 1988 by Lin Housheng. The 18 movements of tai chi qigong, also know as shibashi, are a sequence of exercises combining qigong breathing with simplified slow graceful flowing movements inspired by qigong & tai chi..

The 18 movements of tai chi qigong – shibashi 2:

1-Preparation
2- Circling the chi
3- Wind rocks the willows
4- Needle at sea bottom
5- Fisherman casts his net
6- Fairy shows the way
7- Young boy stretches his legs
8- Fairy crane salutes
9- Yellow dragon explores palm
10- Draw the bow to shoot the bird
11- Two dragons sail to sea
12- Pushing the waves
13- Lion plays ball
14- Embrace the moon in a cup
15- Phoenix unfurls its wings
16- Twin peaks pierce ears
17- Run the chi to the Dantien
18- Press palms to balance the chi

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