Key Features

  • Yi Jin Jing is a ancient Chinese Qi Gong form, suitable for all levels

  • The 12 exercises of Yi Jin Jing, coordinated with breathing techniques, focus on strengthening the muscles, sinews and tendons in the body, helping to improve strength, flexibility, endurance, balance and coordination, promoting overall better health in all areas of life

  • This Seminar is Live Streamed via Zoom.us with the option to participate Face-to-Face or as an attendee only (Not been seen by Shifu Yan Xin).

  • If you can't make it to the Live sessions you have the option to train on demand in your own time afterwards (You have access to the replays for 12 months after the seminar has taken place).

Yi Jin Jing | 易筋经

Muscle Tendon Change Classic - Qi Gong

 

Yi Jin Jing is a traditional Qi Gong form, suitable for all levels. These exercises, coordinated with breathing techniques, focus on strengthening the muscles, sinews and tendons in the body, helping to improve strength, flexibility, endurance, balance and coordination, promoting overall better health in all areas of life. The forms of Yi Jin Jing are an ancient practice and part of the foundation of Shaolin training.

This Yi Jin Jing - Virtual Seminar  is a Live Stream Training with Shifu Yan Xin (34th Generation Shaolin Disciple). The live program takes place over 2 weekends in November, starting Friday 13 November 2020 and Ending Saturday 21 November 2020.


Friday 13 November 2020 (19:00 - 20:00 GMT) - Dublin | London Time

We will start the seminar with a Welcome Tea Chat, where we all make a cup of our favourite tea, meet the group and then prepare for the weekend's training with some Shaolin Stretching and a Meditation. 


Saturday 14, Sunday 15 November 2020 (15:00 - 17:30 GMT) - Dublin | London Time:

Each day consists of 2.5 hours of learning and training of the Yi Jin Jing form, breathing techniques, Shaolin stretching, sitting and walking meditations.  


Saturday 21 November 2020 (16:30 - 17:30 GMT) - Dublin | London Time:

Shifu Yan Xin has designed a consolidation training session to take you through the whole form from beginning to end.

After the seminar weekend of learning the 12 movements of Yi Jin Jing, you will hopefully have had time to practice what you have learned, throughout the following week.

The focus of this session is to practice what you have learned.


How to participate in the Live Seminar:

This program is done via Live Streaming with Shifu Yan Xin and other kungfu.life students from across the world. 


Methods of joining: 

You can join as a Face-to-Face interactive participant  (limited spaces available - Shifu will be able to see you and correct your movements) or, 

You can join as an attendee only, i.e. you will be able to follow Shifu Yan Xin but, Shifu Yan Xin will not be able to see you. 

If you've opted for the Face-to-Face training option then please ensure you have a laptop or computer that has a camera, so that Shifu gets to see you and can correct your movements during the training.

If you have opted for the attendee only option then you will still need to have a device such as laptop/computer/tablet. But it is not essential to have access to a web camera. 


What if I can't make it at the time of Live Stream? 

If you are unable to to make it to the Live Training at the time it takes place, don't worry. A recording of the training will be available in your Student Dashboard for 1 year,  for you to train in your own time.


What you need to join this program: 

1. Have access to a device such as a laptop, computer or tablet. A smart phone could work but the screen might be too small for a good training experience. 

2. Have access to a small space in your home - kitchen, living room, bedroom. If you can fit a yoga mat in that space then you should be able to train in that space. 

3. Have good internet connection. It is recommended the download and upload speed to be a minimum of 1.5Mps for a good training experience. You can test your internet speed here.  


We look forward to training with some of you in person (via Zoom) in November!

More About

Muscle Tendon Change Classic - Qi Gong

YI JIN JING


The forms of Yi Jin Jing are an ancient practice and part of the foundation of Shaolin training. The 12 postures of Yi Jin Jing can be learned by all levels and are one of the fundamental forms in Qi Gong alongside Ba Duan Jin and Wu Qin Xi.

 

Whilst Ba Duan Jin focuses more on the maintenance of a strong, mobile and healthy body; the intention of practicing Yi Jin Jing is to strengthen our connective tissue and tendons to open these energetic pathways for our Qi to travel through. 

 

The method of Yi Jin Jing incorporates a combination of external and internal exercises.

These exercises focus on bringing awareness to different parts of our body, improving the interconnection of our muscles, tendons and connective tissue. 


‘JING’ – METHOD ON THE TRANSFORMATION OF TENDONS

The word ‘Jing’ refers to a text, script or article that records and holds the knowledge of a specific skill. Yi Jin Jing is a particular article, compiled through the ages, that records a method on ‘the transformation of tendons. The systematic approach behind Yi Jin Jing gives it a unique position amongst Chinese literature on well-being as it is about the application of these theories and methods and not just about the experience of the movements. 

Nowadays many different versions of the Yi Jin Jing exercises exist and many different interpretations within different systems can be found. But regardless of the system, the fundamental elements of the Yi Jin Jing and the methods on how to develop the body can be found within most Chinese martial arts.


HOW DOES IT WORK?

In the texts of Yi Jin Jing, it advocates, that our body must be build and strengthened in the sequence of Qi, connective tissue and then tendons.

It says: “There is a network of tendons and ligaments throughout the body. Tendons are outside the skeleton, inside the muscles, even the four limbs and the hundred bones are all parts of the system of tendons and ligaments. They hold together the body, they are the channels through which the blood and the pulse flow, and they are the external complement to the spirit.”

The transformation of tendons requires us to start with internal training, focussing on the ‘fostering of Qi’. It is a process, working from the inside out, starting with the internal practices cultivating and activating our Qi, to engage and strengthen our connective tissue in the right way. This in turn will start to develop and transform our tendons, which will lead to the opening of the channels for the Qi to reach to every part of our body.

 

The intent of the Yi Jin Jing Twelve Posture Exercise, is to build a healthy and strong body. Its defining characteristics are its combination of strength, force and flexibility, movement and stillness, with the mind and power working as one. 

For the best health benefits, classical Qi Gong focuses on regulated breathing in coordination with every move, practiced in a measured, harmonious, slow and purposeful manner.

The transformation through regular practice of this Qi Gong can show not only in all areas of your body but in everything that you do.

Training Schedule

  • 01
    Introduction
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    • How to participate in this Virtual Live Seminar
    • Preparation Tips for the Live Sessions
    • About Yi Jin Jing (Muscle Tendon Change Classic) - Qi Gong | 易筋经
    • The 12 Exercises of Yi Jin Jing (Video Demonstration)
  • 02
    Weekend 1 (13th - 15th November 2020)
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    • Replay | Friday 13 November (19:00- 20:00 GMT) - Welcome Tea Chat, Preparation Stretch & Meditation.
    • Replay: Saturday 14 November (15:00- 17:30 GMT) - Yi Jin Jing Qi Gong - Interactive Live Session 1
    • Replay: Saturday 14 November (15:00- 17:30 GMT) - Yi Jin Jing Qi Gong - Interactive Live Session 2
    • Replay: Sunday 15 November (15:00- 17:30 GMT) - Yi Jin Jing Qi Gong - Interactive Live Session 3 & 4
  • 03
    Weekend 2 - Saturday 21 November 2020
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    • REPLAY: Saturday 21 November (16:30- 17:30 GMT) - Yi Jin Jing Qi Gong - Interactive Live Session 3 ( Consolidation Training Session)
  • 04
    Feedback
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    • Feedback for Yi Jin Jing Workshop

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FAQ

  • What is the difference between enrolling as a Face-to-Face and a participation Only student?

    Both training options, the Face-to-Face Interactive training and Attendee-Only option, take place at the same time. The Face-to-Face training is very similar to training in a physical class together with other students, where you can be seen by Shifu Yan Xin and he will be able to help you with your training and can correct your movements. In order to keep up with the quality of teaching, number of spaces for this option is limited. With the participation only (Non Face-to-Face Option), you will be able to see Shifu Yan Xin live but no one else will be able to see you, so you can still enjoy the live training atmosphere but would not be able to have your movements corrected.

  • How do I know if I am a KungFu.Life member to benefit from the Warrior member price?

    If you are subscribed to one of our Yearly, Quarterly or Monthly subscription plans (either as a Warrior or Wellness Member) or if you are a Lifetime Member of ours then you are a KungFu.Life member and you will be able to find your discount code to join the Live Yi Jin Jing program in your KungFu.Life Members page and/or in you email inbox.

  • What if I can't make it to some or all of the Live Sessions

    If you can't make it to some or all of the live training, the replays of the sessions will be available for you to catch up on. We strongly recommend you join the training live for a better training experience, but if life really gets in the way, then following the recordings is the second best option. If this is the case, then just opt for the non Face-to-Face pricing option at the check out.