Qigong for Beginners 

Well young lady you are doing a great job! Iam a 75yr old grandma who until 8yrs ago was very active ,the I fell down a mountain and broke bones and now suffer withRA all the time. I found your channel and I keep a sturdy chair behind me and my walker in front so I don’t loose my balance while doing your routine. I am feeling very happy and hopefully from your positive encouragement and my balance and pain is slowly improving,so please keep up the good work us old ones are benefiting from you bless you sweetheart !

The more I do these, the more I realize how this is probably more important than any work out routine. You whole system needs to be centered and strong. It's such a great way to start the day.

I have been doing this video for over a year. I am in love with Qigong. I want everyone to know about it.

72 yrs old. This helps my body and soul and has made my nam reruns back off. Thanks for better sleep. Amen

00.00 - 01.41 intro 01.42 - 02.20 inner smile 02.21 - 03.09 dantian breathing 03.10 - 03.22 grounding 03.21 - 04.21 drawing down the heavens 04.22 - 06.01 knocking on the door of life 06.02 - 06.55 spinal cord breathing 06.56 - 07.56 spread the feathers 07.57 - 09.07 feel the Qi 09.08 - 10.26 shake the tree 10.27 - 11.17 hip circle 11.18 - 12.11 Qi massage 12.12 - 13.14 opening the leg gates 13.15 - 13.27 hello liver! 13.28 - 13.34 hello spleen! 13.35 - 13.43 hello heart! 13.44 - 13.31 tapping arm yin / yang meridians 13.32 - 16.24 yin massage FLOWING MOTIONS: 16.25 - 17.50 wuji posture 17.51 - 19.11 opening the flow 19.12 - 20.18 expand the flow 20.19 - 21.41 opening to the six directions 21.42 - 22.43 the fountain 22.44 - 23.27 forming a Qi ball 23.28 - 24.26 energy ball: yin and yang unite 24.27 - 27.33 zhang zhuang 27.34 - 28.43 centering 28.44 - 29.30 bamboo in the wind 29.31 - 29.50 last pose

I'm so grateful to have found u many yrs ago! I'm 75 and retired RN who have totally transformed my life. I also do Qichong and meditation.... This has given me a new lease on life. U have helped tremendously!!!! God bless u girl!!!!

I am 68 and made it half way through. It is very nice and I will continue trying until I reach strength and discipline to complete this entire exercise. Thank you for uploading it, so many people will find this helpful.

Have been a couch potato for 2 years. This has me moving and feeling so much better. Thank you so much!

I love how you remind us at the end that our body is our best friend!!

That is incredible. How lucky are we to have such unlimited knowledge at our finger tips? Thank you!

i cried with joy when i did this today i couldnt stop smiling, thank you

Was in a car accident; spine fracture. Went for physio then once I felt stronger & more confident I turned to you & Qigong. You are the best instructor on the net; your voice is soothing yet direct and clear. The amount of time of your videos & movements for beginners is perfect. My body loves you. Qigong has also been a segway for me into hot yoga, plus it has improved my golf swing. Keep up being amazing!!! God bless you lovely lady.

Marissa, today is the first day that I have ever done Qigong. I watched and followed one youtube qigong video just before yours. I have been putting off doing this all my life. I am 64. Now, that I desperately need it, it has found me. I almost stopped a few times while doing this however, I kept at it. The standing meditation was wonderful. You have done a wonderful job. Namaste.

Did this two mornings in a row and my energy levels have actually transformed. I have been dealing with major changes in life and feeling really low. Today I felt much more energised and fiery and ready to be out there doing what I love. Your voice and demeanour are soothing and calming

Please accept my grateful great thankful appreciation for all your valuable comments and the Teacher's instructions. May God Bless You All in the Duration of the Coronavirus Pandemic, Social Distancing Communication. (My colleague, Professor facing fearful situations at present time. He daily practices yoga, Qigong at home. He now is better than several months ago.)

Thank you. This is what my wellness routine needs daily. I am recovering from many things, most of all not believing in myself. Meditation, exercise, nutrition, and spiritual growth have turned my mind from surviving to thriving ❤

Thank you so much for posting this video. Your guidance, voice, and movements are so amazing. I have been in such a dark and enervated state for so many years. This was my first try at Qi Gong and it was incredible. I was so surprised to feel tears come to my eyes half way through, but then I realized I was letting go of (a tiny bit of) the negativity that I had stored in my body. I am so happy to have found you and Qi Gong.

I just wanted to say thank you so much for posting this video. Your guidance combined with the movements are so incredibly relaxing. I sometimes have panic attacks at night and this REALLY helps to redirect my focus and calm me down. I can’t thank you enough!💜

Today was the first day of me doing Qigong. I’ve had such a powerful experience. I felt so much tingling and energy. My heart centre was hurting me so intensely, and I felt it open up to the unconditional love that we all are. I feel so much gratitude that it’s hurting me in my heart. I know for a fact that this is not the first time of me doing this on a soul level. Thank you for including me to the beautiful healing art of Quigong.🙏💗

Thank you so much! I was diagnosed with cancer. I believe, that this wonderful exercise will help me to cure my body😍🙏💖 and bring it to balance for good!

Thank you Marissa. I started doing your videos about 4 months ago, and I find this video especially wonderful and powerful. At first, I was very stiff and controlled, but now I feel a sense of relaxation and ease. I honor you for sharing this wonderful practice with me and all the other students of Qigong. Peace and blessing Janie

I really think I am in love with qigong. I am 70 and it seems just perfect for me. I did not want this video to end. Thank you.

Upon going into Coronavirus lockdown a month ago I was looking for a gentle exercise course in order to avoid stagnation and the negative feeling of being isolated. I came across this video which I have been practising along with every day since then. I enjoy your lucid yet gentle approach to Qigong and can say with confidence that it is making a big difference to my sense of well being as I feel more connected to Nature and energised as I go about my daily routines. So I am going to continue with this practice and make it a normal part of my everyday life from now on in. With gratitude and thanks, Teresa.

I've been coming back to this video for over four years! I love her energy it' so calming and I love the whole experience I get from this plus my body feels so good afterwards, I remember when I used to get my whole family to do it with me lol

I know how Myofascial release can trigger this deep emotion and events in your life and can make you emotional. I never knew I would start to release some tears at the end of this session. It’s like my body needed to release that....that unknown stored emotion. Thank you for this calming and well explained video ! Loved the background and the instructor !

So grateful for this, it's really helpful to disperse tension and energise. Gentle enough for an 81 year old! Blessings and thanks to Marisa

I have been in a five day qigong workshop, have bought the master course work from SHIFT, and then when I was searching I found your lovely introduction which I am going to send to friends who need something simple. I have been doing qigong since 1980 in Taiwan where I learned. So lucky to find your lovely presentation for others that is free.

Practicing every day has changed my life profoundly. So grateful for all you do.

A friend of mine recomended me this video. I am so grateful, this video is AWESOME.

Thank you for this video. I have undergone cancer treatment and I’ve been so fatigued. Doing your video has made a difference in my energy level. I realize that I have spent a lot of time responding to pain and not to wellness. This was such a revaluation to me. Again Thank you.

At the centering movement at the end i had tears in my eyes. This is my first contact ever with Qigong and it had such an impact on me 🙏🏼

Thank you so much for this video. This is the first time I’ve tried Qigong. I felt something was released as tears kept falling down my face. I also felt a deep connection with my body. I will make this part of my daily routine. Namaste🙏

Just got done practising 30 minutes of Qigong today. It was amazing! I felt my life energy tingling within my body and it kept me smiling throughout the entire flow of the exercise 🙏🏼

this was my first time. I cried at the end of the exercise. It felt so good and was very easy to follow along. thank you.

in my quest to getting less pain ,stress, fatique after braindamage for several times, i found this video and was suprised ,i had learn a lott about breathing , its easy to do and i do it every day at home at the park, its now for 3 weeks i like your voice soft, the music and how you explanation it, thank you from the Netherlands ❤ and yes I feel the energy in my body my mind less stress🌈

I cannot believe the impact that just had on me. I was struggling with a build up of tension tonight and read some articles then found this video and jumped out of bed to do it. I feel so much better. Only problem is im not tired anymore. Thank you for this.

Thank you so much for uploading this beautiful piece to RU-vid. I'm a really anxious and stressed out person usually, but after following your instruction I've felt a strange sense of harmony and relaxation in my body. To everyone reading this I hope you have a wonderful day.

Thank you! I had pain and stress in my arms and hands from 22 years of massage therapy. This stress was zapping my vitality, and joy, and sadly, my desire to serve. This practice was perfect for helping my hands and arms to "remember" what it feels like to be healthy, light, flowing, and yet, strength from clear flowing heart energy, not forceful muscle. In gratitude....

I went to see an acupuncturist who recommended Qigong and Tai Chi classes - found this one online and so glad I did - it was excellent

Thank you so much.I am 71 and have been searching for a natural way to heal my physical illnesses. You are truly a blessing!!

I had heard the word Qigong but never really paid attention to it. I decided to watch a couple of videos and I found your video on Qigong to be quite wonderful. You do an amazing job in guiding individuals who are just learning how to do this. Thank you for sharing.

Dear Marisa, I'm so grateful that I found you on youtube! I love your energy and your teaching style! Thank you so very much!

Just the most wonderful routine every morning for me .I could not have got through the last 2 years without it.At 82 with PMR and COVID problems it really has saved my life.You are amazing.Thankyou.

Marissa, thank you very much for posting these awesome videos. I add about 15 minutes of your chi gung to my yoga practice in the mornings, and it adds so much and gives me so much more energy than just yoga alone. Great job on your videos. :)

One week ago I found this channel and I am practicing qigong every day from then... I finally found practice that works for me. I felt qi long ago, but did not know what it is or what to do with it. Now I know. Thank you Marissa ❤️

i have been practicing this video for 2 weeks. I feel a beautiful difference in my body. The voice over is very soothing. Thank you.

I’m so so happy I found this. I started yesterday and thought it was a little strange but love it a lot. I’ve never even heard of Qi Gong

I love this routine. I makes me feel amazing, Ive been suffering from pretty severe anxiety recently, and this every morning makes me feel like i used to. Can’t wait to get more into Qigong. THANK YOU

I've been doing this routine for nearly a week now and it is amazing, I can really feel the positive results. Thanks for sharing! xx

Trying to teach myself Qigong through RU-vid is hard but your video by far has been the best I found, I was truly transported into my self, with my eyes closed in a meditative state and moving solely with your voice instruction it was a wonderful experience.

Astronomical! Eye feel connected, energized and at ONE with my body, mind & spirit! I didn't realize how much tension I had in my lower back and shoulders. I found this soothing and spiritually uplifting! Thank you for sharing💙 Love & Light☯️💚☮

Thank you for uploading this video, I've done this routine maybe 8 times now, it's amazing, the more i follow it the more intricate it becomes. I'm feeling like I'm doing something really good for myself. Thank you! 😊

First time trying Qigong and was shocked to see the session was 30 minutes when I finished .. it felt like 10 minutes! I feel great .. thank you!

Thank you for this video. Just tried it for the first time and couldn't believe it had been half an hour when it finished. So invigorating and soothing all at once :)

From Belgium ;-) .. need qi gong because too buisy , too stressed in my work . I love your gentle and smoothy approach to Qigong ( Best qi gong video I've ever seen.... it's my way to think ( sorry for my way to write , we don't practice english in Belgium :-( ) So, MANY Many THANKS Marissa !!!

We so appreciate Marissa!!! She radiates warmth and peacefulness. This has been a wonderfully educational, spiritual and physically beneficial experience learning ChiGong through your videos. We have been moving our Chi with you every day!!! Thank you so much. You have brought such beauty, health and serenity to the world.

I smiled throughout the whole exercise. I've never felt my energy move in my body like that before. Thank you so much for making this video. I think I will practice this for the rest of my life!! ✨💖✨

I had a wonderful experience with these practices. I could feel how paying attention to keeping the right posture makes all the difference in having a positive experience. As I got out of alignment I felt frustrated but as I repositioned myself I immediately felt relaxed, light and peaceful and I enjoyed the practice. I even got to that stage where no meditation ever took me to. Thank you for the careful explanations, it was so helpful!

This is the most satisfying and comprehensive Qigong video I have seen so far! It also looks so professional and your voice is so soothing. I feel great doing the routine! You've done an amazing job!

I had bad knees and I can't stand long. I sat on a stool and follow your qi gong for the 1st time. I felt tired on my 1st trial but after following your whole session, I am feeling so relieved from the pain and stress I endure for too long especially at the neck area. I will follow ...it works for me

Qigong is expressed in many ways... this is demonstrated as very basic , beginning form. Appreciate it, be thankful for it and use it as a base to learn.

I'm currently a massage therapy student and we just completed Shiatsu. They only spent a few days teaching us about harnessing Chi and using it for healing others, so I wanted to dive more in depth learning about Chi. I'm using this to practice moving Chi. Thank you, I love the narration.

This pracrice was absolutely amazing. I was millimeters away from pulling a muscle in my back. I did my emergency exercises and chose your video to calm myself and relax my body. I will start practicing qigong. Thank you

I could actually feel my chi energy for the first time! And it also made my headache go away. Thank you☯️

Wow... Listening to your voice and watching this is so relaxing... Didn't know how time went by... Thanks for sharing... Began doing this from today... So relaxing and rejuvenating...

I feel so happy, energized, and filled with beautiful light after doing this! Though I had heard of it before and been curious, before just now, I have never done it before. Qigong has showed up in my awareness several times in the past several weeks. Today, I felt that I needed to move energy and didn't feel drawn to my usual yoga, but I did feel drawn to this video. I'm so grateful!

I have been struggling deeply with health issues the last couple of years. Recently i've been to a acupuncturist and i've been given some herbs and diet advise. I've also been reading about Qi gong and practising it a little bit. I just finished this exercise and I feel good, thankyou! I read someone say in the comments even though it's 30 minutes it feels like 10, and it really does hahah.

I am relatively new to Chi gong and have been loving your videos and short sessions. I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and found chi gong to be really helpful in calming my nervous system and increasing my energy levels.

Thank you! This is life-changing :) 30 minutes every morning and I feel the benefits after only a few days.

Absolutely love the way she presents and explains what she is doing - I feel so good and positive after😀

Thank you so much! I was introduced to qigong when I was younger and have searched every once in a awhile for a good teaching to follow. I have finally found it and it turns out to be just when I needed it the most.

Watch this every day. THANK YOU!!! It's my favorite! No back pain in 2 years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is the only thing I'm doing differently.

I feel so much better and feel centered after following her moves. Thank you to this excellent teacher!

Hi Marissa! I just rediscovered this fantastic work out and can't for the life of me remember why I haven't been doing it every day. I recently took my Reiki Level 1 course and it occurs to me how beneficial a regular qi gong practice will be to my ability to channel the Reiki energy for myself and others. Thanks again.

I Marisa, I'm doing this in the morning, the weekends in the nature and it's so good! I'm loving it thank you for theaching us! Infinite Divine light for you 💖💖💖

Throughout the entirety of this I've only felt it strongly in my hands. I'm determined to feel this in my entire body

I am a yoga and Bo Yoga teacher. The Bo Yoga which I just discovered about a year ago has a qi gong aspect which it turns out i love and now I have been taking qi gong for several months but I can't remember our whole flow yet to do it all the way through on my own. I am having a great time exploring your lovely videos in between my classes. Thank you for putting these out here for us all.

The first time I tried this routine I closed my eyes and saw this radiant being, I knew Marissa was a teacher for me. I was numb and in a cloud that morning. After the program I was relieved and had this awesome warmth. I've done her routine every morning since. It has helped me tremendously with my energy and challenging projects I had set out for myself. Thank you Marissa!!!! You are real God send. The universe is so good to me. I love her self facial as well.

I'm really enjoying this! My neighbor did a really load power wash machine, this morning, this was my go to after being jarred by the outside world, and balanced me back to peace. Thankyou!

Thank you so much for making this video. You are changing my world. I am diagnosed with multiple autoimmune conditions and these movements are super healing. May you be blessed for your beautiful energy and awesome efforts. Much appreciated

This was magical. Truly truly magical. I feel incredible and so deeply in bliss. Thank you, God bless you, namaste.

Thank you so much for this, it has vastly improved my quality of life.

Thank you, so much! I am 61 years old and this is very invigorating and energizing. I do this every day with the help of your wonderful video.

It is the first time I have done this, and I cant tell you how amazing I feel.. I am just smiling for how good It feels afterwards.. all my body feels so fluffy! 😁 Thank you so much.I will do this every day now!💖

Today I fell in love with Qigong

Thank you so much for this video. I'm new to Qigong and so happy to find your routine. I have done this three days in a row, because it feels so amazing and energizing.

My first time ever doing QiGong and I have to say it feels wonderful. It certainly also stirred up some emotions stored in my body. I will keep following your channel. Thank you!

This was awesome! Thank you so much. I felt such incredible good energy throughout the entire day. Even when problems arose at work, they didn’t phase me like they usually do. I’m a total beginner and have only been practicing for a few months this year. Thank you again for sharing your 🎁 gift! Also your voice is super soothing!

Wow, i've never been able to physically feel my energetic field as strongly as i did during this video. When i put my hands together, i could literally feel the power of my own energy. I was amazed at the size of the energetic ball i created. I felt empowered but also deeply relaxed. What a beautiful gift you have shared with us all Marissa. Thank you so so much. Namaste.

Hi Marissa, thank you for taking the time to give us these wonderful videos. I recently had a baby and am quite tired but these videos are really helping me. its only been 3 days but have already felt a difference. :)

Brilliant start to the day-as an absolute beginner, your lessons are wonderful. Your garden is a divine background to the practise too. The world needs you so much at the moment. Thank you very much....

I LOVE THIS!!! Thank you. I've shied away from so many energy practices because I had trouble following and staying co-ordinated with my breathing and movements, but this was beautifully explained and demonstrated, and at a perfect pace for me to be able to feel like I can do it! Finally an energy practice I can truly embrace and even look forward to each day!

Thank you Marisa, This has intensified greatly the energy tingly I get when meditating. So I’m dedicating my beginning by practicing this QiGong exercise for 100 days. Day 40 now and feeling good about it. Namaste’

I did Qigong for the first time ever with this video this morning and I'm OBSESSED! My boyfriend and I loved this intro and the energy in our bodies was insane. Thank you - just subscribed and will be continuing this practice!

Okay, I'm not prescribing this or acting like your doctor. I'm only speaking as one person. With my Kardia Mobile (a home EKG monitor) I occasionally have PVCs premature ventricular contractions. This can or cannot be normal. If I have that, I do a round of Qigong for Beginners or another online set with Marisa. I don't want to say this always works because that would be unhelpful to me or to anyone reading and it could be misleading. But I had that situation this morning and just did my post Qigong test: Normal Sinus Rhythm: 61 BPM. Again, each body is different.

I just started this today. I am 69 years old a I love my body and how this series is making me feel alive and vibrant ❤

Best QI GONG video I've ever seen.

this is the first time i have tried it out after hearing about its benefits and feeling very stressed today. you can really feel the energy and i think this will be incorporated along side my normal meditations. thanks

used to do a lot of qigong when I was in kung fu, but hadn't practiced in ~10 years. Found your channel, and it really helped me get back into it and start feeling better again after a series of injuries. Just wanted to say thank you for putting out good instructional videos, and I hope you keep it up :)

I much enjoy a slower pace to life, changing the playback speed to 0.75 has worked so well, I thought I'd share in case the idea would help you too. Try it and see what you think.