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

The 18 movements of Yang style tai chi qigong – shibashi:

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 Chen style tai chi qigong, also know as shibashi, are a sequence of exercises combining qigong breathing with simplified slow graceful flowing movements inspired by Chen style tai chi chuan and tai chi sword.

The 18 movements of Chen style tai chi qigong – shibashi:

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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