The “Eight Pieces of Brocade” - Ba Duan Jin

Standing & Seated Forms for Vitality, Longevity, and Inner Harmony

Experience the time-tested power of Ba Duan Jin, or The Eight Pieces of Brocade—one of the oldest and most widely practiced Qigong forms in the world. Rooted in Chinese tradition since the Song Dynasty nearly a thousand years ago, this graceful and accessible practice was designed to strengthen the body, clear the mind, and harmonize the internal organs through gentle, rhythmic movement and mindful breathing.

In this hands-on workshop, Sifu McIntyre will guide you through both the standing and seated formats of the form, offering step-by-step instruction with a focus on proper structure, breathing, and energetic flow. Each movement has been refined over centuries to promote vitality, reduce stress, and restore balance to the body’s systems.

Today, Ba Duan Jin is embraced around the globe for its modern applications in holistic wellness, including: • Reducing anxiety and mental fatigue • Enhancing immune function and organ…