Swimming Dragon Qigong for Strength, Flexibility & Healthy Spine - TCM Preventative Physical Therapy

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Nick Loffree

Nick Loffree

3 жыл бұрын

Swimming Dragon Qigong is for Strength, Flexibility & a Healthy Spine. We mimic the dragon through coiling, twisting, stretching, and opposing force motions in order to develop resiliency - a harmony of strength and flexibility, as my teacher Lee Holden would say - throughout the body and mind. This style of Qigong is a little bit like Yoga, except you never have to put your weight on your hands.
This flow was filmed next to the gorgeous Payette River about 2 hours north of Boise Idaho. Unfortunately my lights weren't strong enough to illuminate me against the backdrop, so I had to increase the exposure so you could see me, which means you can't see this beautiful river very clearly. I've finally caved and ordered a very expensive heavy duty portable light, so I will not be putting any scenery like this to waste again!
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@vanjazorica5457
@vanjazorica5457 6 ай бұрын
I love this practice, I often exercise this routine and my body loves it, thank you❤
@Olga-uh4op
@Olga-uh4op 4 ай бұрын
me too :)
@charlottelowe7514
@charlottelowe7514 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful session this morning. thank you so much from the Whelan family Waterford Ireland. Nick you are a terrific instructor. Stay well, TILL TOMORROW
@TheNickLoffree
@TheNickLoffree 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Charlotte!!
@denisvolk6981
@denisvolk6981 Жыл бұрын
Your channel just keeps on giving brother! I do massage therapy for work and your routines are body saving thank you. My body feels warm and fluid after this routine.
@larissav2397
@larissav2397 3 жыл бұрын
The best "Swimming Dragon" on the You Tube! Great job, thanks a lot.
@debracranwell6499
@debracranwell6499 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, this is the best swimming dragon.I am very happy I found this dragon. Practicing every morning. 🙂Deb
@larissav2397
@larissav2397 3 жыл бұрын
@@debracranwell6499 Hi, thanks for the comment. I have saved several Nick's videos and enjoy practicing them on a daily basis. He is simply the best. Have a nice day and stay safe! Larissa, Moscow, Russia
@nilanthikelsey7791
@nilanthikelsey7791 2 жыл бұрын
New to Qi Gong, a wonderful introduction! Thank you 🙏
@debracranwell6499
@debracranwell6499 2 жыл бұрын
Still the best swimming dragon 🐉 on youtube!
@nomikopp387
@nomikopp387 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I'm 75 and feel so much better after your classes.
@sylvia_qigong_enthusiast
@sylvia_qigong_enthusiast 2 ай бұрын
This is one of my favorite qigong practices...💯
@bozenawojno344
@bozenawojno344 2 жыл бұрын
You are always very helpful and knowledgeable. Love your sequence of your possessions. Absolutely beautiful to start my day. Thanks so much and stay motivated ❣we need you Nick🙏💞❣
@amybernard4638
@amybernard4638 9 күн бұрын
Making the mind, heart, gut connection was profound! Thank you as always.
@dorothytom5600
@dorothytom5600 Жыл бұрын
Great verbal clues about which body part leads the movement! So important but overlooked by most instructors. I concur with the others: Best Swimming Dragon video on KZfaq 😀
@ermastultz4061
@ermastultz4061 2 жыл бұрын
Love your routines. I am 76 and need a challenge when I exercise. Appreciate what you bring.
@marycello1
@marycello1 2 жыл бұрын
Did this after a beautiful couple I met scuba diving suggested it as an alternative to my daily yoga. I loved it. Many thanks.
@gismey
@gismey 3 жыл бұрын
I keep coming back to this routine - feeling better every time I’m doing it. Thank you so much for these lovely, balanced exercises that help awaken our inner dragon!
@TheNickLoffree
@TheNickLoffree 3 жыл бұрын
I love Swimming Dragon. It really is one of the best forms.
@JulieSimmonsAST
@JulieSimmonsAST 3 жыл бұрын
this is a wonderful swimming dragon! I'm so happy to have found your work!
@TheNickLoffree
@TheNickLoffree 3 жыл бұрын
Works well next to a mighty river! :D
@abracadabrat
@abracadabrat Жыл бұрын
What you said at 21:33 helped me tremendously. After this I believe I was able to feel much more benefit from what I was doing. In fact, your entire video, the verbal cues, and the dragon-like river backdrop was a total pleasure to enjoy! Thank you
@debracranwell6499
@debracranwell6499 3 жыл бұрын
1 month of daily swimming dragon! Wow, feeling great! Tks,Deb🙂
@TheNickLoffree
@TheNickLoffree 3 жыл бұрын
Great job!
@debbiecameron-davis5938
@debbiecameron-davis5938 Жыл бұрын
Super energizing routine and great for those looking for more strength-yoga movements within their Qigong practice. 30 minutes flies by! Thank you always for your time and generosity in creating brilliant routines for all of us Nick san!
@qigongwithclairewaumsley9224
@qigongwithclairewaumsley9224 Жыл бұрын
NIck thank you loved your pace and flow. wonderful forest and river feel for the water dragon and wood element.. Inspired I will subscribe
@aliceharvey4435
@aliceharvey4435 3 жыл бұрын
Shared on Facebook because it is such a beautiful practice. Thank you.
@TheNickLoffree
@TheNickLoffree 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!!
@rikitrewenack4285
@rikitrewenack4285 2 жыл бұрын
thank you Nick for such wonderful routines, I try a different one every day and am feeling so much better for it
@TheNickLoffree
@TheNickLoffree 2 жыл бұрын
Great!
@Nicole-yy2sw
@Nicole-yy2sw 3 жыл бұрын
Bonjour NICK LOFFREE THANK YOU for this wonderful practice of swimming dragon that I ’ll add to my everyday’s practice and I have been watching some of your videos and finally I appreciate all your videos so you have a new subcriber,,and see you soon cause I practice qigong everyday of the first Day of the rest of my life to stay in good health ’’ thank you for all the beautiful places and the background that helps during our practice to see those beautiful sites too.Thank you teacher for all.
@TheNickLoffree
@TheNickLoffree 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks Nicole! Welcome to the party ;D Keep up the practice!
@debracranwell6499
@debracranwell6499 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful swimming dragon workout! Can never get too much swimming 🐉! Glad I found you.Deb
@TheNickLoffree
@TheNickLoffree 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@katiewatson7996
@katiewatson7996 3 жыл бұрын
I can't believe this - this video is so successful I have actually metamorphicised into a dragon lol amazing big up da nick joffrey!!
@TheNickLoffree
@TheNickLoffree 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, I'll have to include that in my testimonials ;)
@grilekeberg4245
@grilekeberg4245 3 жыл бұрын
Norwegain lady 66, with serious lungfibrosis. God a new life after starting with qigong, thank you Nick! You are the best of them all!
@TheNickLoffree
@TheNickLoffree 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, that's awesome! It's amazing how many conditions Qigong seems to help with. Keep it up!
@lakshmiwillis6618
@lakshmiwillis6618 3 ай бұрын
This is a very well done practice. Thank you Sifu
@majaneufert1568
@majaneufert1568 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful routine! Thanks from Switzerland
@elainenoonan1350
@elainenoonan1350 10 ай бұрын
I liked this flow routine very much. I integrate yoga into my daily routine. I am a dancer and enjoy the complementary work presented today. Very nice explanations and descriptive isolations and progressions. Thank you.
@hew195050
@hew195050 2 жыл бұрын
You’re the bomb Nick!
@melaniegrace2392
@melaniegrace2392 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this strength video. Please make more!
@darrylpynn6771
@darrylpynn6771 Жыл бұрын
Very beautiful video , I found it very helpful . Thank you so much for uploading it
@debracranwell6499
@debracranwell6499 3 жыл бұрын
Week #3 of swimming dragon has helped my spine and overall health. Tks, Deb
@dianecusano1265
@dianecusano1265 2 жыл бұрын
Nick, This was great - was feeling very fatigued - totally re-energized me. Thank you
@TheNickLoffree
@TheNickLoffree 2 жыл бұрын
Great, thanks!
@angelmatthews24
@angelmatthews24 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the rejuvenating class!
@debracranwell6499
@debracranwell6499 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!! Excellent for longevity! Debbie, Berkshire Mountains , Massachusetts
@TheNickLoffree
@TheNickLoffree 3 жыл бұрын
So I hear! Glad you liked it :)
@deborahmarks8042
@deborahmarks8042 3 жыл бұрын
I love this routine and all the others . Your explanations are perfect and also always interesting, love the mix of ancient wisdom and modern science. I can’t thank you enough . Your routines have kept me calm and balanced in these difficult times.
@TheNickLoffree
@TheNickLoffree 3 жыл бұрын
That's great Deborah, thank you so much. I try to keep it interesting! :D
@bethreth5151
@bethreth5151 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful practice, Nick! I loved the story of how dragons came to be!
@JesusChurchBible
@JesusChurchBible 3 жыл бұрын
Great location and great video! Keep them coming please! 😁🙏🏻🤍
@TheNickLoffree
@TheNickLoffree 3 жыл бұрын
We will!
@jamiemcwilliam6837
@jamiemcwilliam6837 8 ай бұрын
Great video Nick.Really enjoyed the swimming dragon routies. My neck was very appreciative!
@goozervanpancake
@goozervanpancake 9 ай бұрын
I love this routine. I'd gotten very involved in Nick's Chi Kung Week 2 for need of stretching and felt ready to branch out to something new. After regular use of that video for many months, this one was a wonderful and welcome discovery. Thanks, as always, for these offerings.
@TheNickLoffree
@TheNickLoffree 9 ай бұрын
Way to stay consistent!
@liannes2700
@liannes2700 2 жыл бұрын
I felt like embodying my dragon inside. All the pain in my spine is gone, thank u 🙏🐉🌟💃✨🥰 Will practise more often so I get more flexible. Amazing energy flow, very powerful 🔥🎶 Much Love 💙 + 🌈 I am grateful
@vicd1463
@vicd1463 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nick for waking up the inner Dragon in me. Being a Dragon 🐉 in my zodiac sign, I feel this qigong excercise brings it all together. Cheers and Blessings Nick 🙏🕉️☮️
@Blackridy
@Blackridy 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Awesome for my daily practice feels amazing
@carmenwaller401
@carmenwaller401 2 жыл бұрын
Thank youl. Look forward to next session. Blessed be.
@TheNickLoffree
@TheNickLoffree 2 жыл бұрын
😊
@beatricedick6414
@beatricedick6414 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! that's more of a workout than an Qi gong I've done! Thanks!
@anoncognito220
@anoncognito220 4 ай бұрын
Thank you very much Nick.
@jacquelineauld1036
@jacquelineauld1036 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant Dragon movements Nick, felt the energy during it quite powerful!!! Not standing very strong for long just now on 1 leg, will strengthen I Am sure with time using your Qi Dragon practice.
@madelinerose8928
@madelinerose8928 2 жыл бұрын
thank you Nick
@johnsutton9915
@johnsutton9915 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Nick!
@innajoyce1
@innajoyce1 2 жыл бұрын
Love this routine
@sabrinamccarthy1646
@sabrinamccarthy1646 Жыл бұрын
Love this practice
@TonyFed
@TonyFed Жыл бұрын
The lizard spine has awaken!
@anne-alexpackard2360
@anne-alexpackard2360 2 жыл бұрын
Your teaching is beautiful! Thank you.
@salvadorsalazar3828
@salvadorsalazar3828 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for explaining this qigong and sharing your wisdom
@alexandrabor6901
@alexandrabor6901 2 жыл бұрын
That was absolutely amazing. Thanks a lot.
@humairaoreilly3262
@humairaoreilly3262 2 жыл бұрын
Good stretch and relaxation
@cherylthompson547
@cherylthompson547 29 күн бұрын
Best way to start my morning, love your movements.
@miguelleal1712
@miguelleal1712 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Great practice
@sharonmoffat
@sharonmoffat 2 жыл бұрын
Love this 🐉
@rebeccahsteele8044
@rebeccahsteele8044 Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏼
@die2eike
@die2eike 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this exercise!
@kimlouisemorrison
@kimlouisemorrison 2 жыл бұрын
Really liked this routine! Thank you Nick!
@tomsia2843
@tomsia2843 2 ай бұрын
Loved it, so relaxing...
@rosereeder4942
@rosereeder4942 6 ай бұрын
This is an excellent routing. Thank you!
@janicealderson4329
@janicealderson4329 10 ай бұрын
More than super Nick!
@victormarshall9765
@victormarshall9765 2 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial.. Thanks for sharing...!!
@thesunhouse330
@thesunhouse330 4 ай бұрын
loved it this morning thank you
@danielleprauss7115
@danielleprauss7115 2 жыл бұрын
I loved it< new daily morning routine. EXCELLENT.
@Lilly-nz7tf
@Lilly-nz7tf 2 ай бұрын
another amazing video, thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you
@angelmatthews24
@angelmatthews24 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks v much for the relaxing but also energizing qigong class, Nick!
@GarethWarner-on4mv
@GarethWarner-on4mv 2 ай бұрын
thanks Nick , I enjoy your practice very much.
@jessewhitestar-mccoll1231
@jessewhitestar-mccoll1231 Жыл бұрын
Loved it
@TheAndakonda
@TheAndakonda 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Nick
@TheNickLoffree
@TheNickLoffree 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome :) Thank you!
@marre1942
@marre1942 4 ай бұрын
My body loves this and so do I. Thanks a lot💗
@kikaschannel6602
@kikaschannel6602 3 жыл бұрын
Loved the dragon swims!!
@TheNickLoffree
@TheNickLoffree 3 жыл бұрын
One of my favorites!
@karenquigley8124
@karenquigley8124 3 жыл бұрын
Loving your videos thank you. My back pain & general feeling of wellbeing have definitely improved. Particularly enjoying the swimming dragon.
@TheNickLoffree
@TheNickLoffree 3 жыл бұрын
It seems this one is very popular! Swimming Dragon is great. This one has a similar vibe if you like: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n96Dla-qzbzIhGw.html
@karenmatheson8003
@karenmatheson8003 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Nick, I am very grateful to have found your channel and really enjoying trying out the routines.
@and3311
@and3311 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!!
@marimargomez2370
@marimargomez2370 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for this beautiful practice, It helped me feel better after a tough weel.🙏❤
@michalamir4320
@michalamir4320 3 жыл бұрын
wonderful dragon practice. thanks
@TheNickLoffree
@TheNickLoffree 3 жыл бұрын
May the dragon be with you ;)
@valerielaub4942
@valerielaub4942 Жыл бұрын
Terrific!
@alysongarvey3422
@alysongarvey3422 3 жыл бұрын
just amazing, Nick, thank you.
@TheNickLoffree
@TheNickLoffree 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alyson!
@idalund6189
@idalund6189 3 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy that your channel popped up! I love your videos already :)
@TheNickLoffree
@TheNickLoffree 3 жыл бұрын
Yay! Thank you!
@joystaelens6150
@joystaelens6150 2 жыл бұрын
I have been enjoying your new version of this sequence, but this one is my favorite. Thanks!
@michaelgrauers3515
@michaelgrauers3515 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful swimming dragon rutine.... thank you 🌿
@TheNickLoffree
@TheNickLoffree 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@vassoulla1
@vassoulla1 2 ай бұрын
Loved it,. Just right for my spine
@nikolaludlova1482
@nikolaludlova1482 Жыл бұрын
Hello Nick, thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge, this is the best way to help other people, to teach them how to stay in their bodies and generate everything their need from inside. All the best to you.
@humairaoreilly3262
@humairaoreilly3262 2 жыл бұрын
Great routine. Good stretch too ending w relaxed mind and body. Thank you Nick.
@sheri5694
@sheri5694 Жыл бұрын
Wow! This is great! I feel like a new person and what a workout! Thank you, Nick!,
@isacfonseca3239
@isacfonseca3239 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, feeling well 👍
@yasminatierra890
@yasminatierra890 8 ай бұрын
THANK YOU A REALLY GREAT SESSION!BLESSINGS
@blijmetmijnwerk
@blijmetmijnwerk 3 жыл бұрын
Another one of your excellent classes! Thank you!
@TheNickLoffree
@TheNickLoffree 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Netty!
@martinedekerpel3523
@martinedekerpel3523 Ай бұрын
I love swimming dragon my second time. Thx❤😊❤
@ester813
@ester813 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot enjoyed that
@vickyfacchinetti4060
@vickyfacchinetti4060 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you lovely mixture of coiling movement and soft energy movement
@TheNickLoffree
@TheNickLoffree 3 жыл бұрын
Well said, thank you!
@JohnMiller-bs2ln
@JohnMiller-bs2ln 2 жыл бұрын
Dude your moves are smooth!
@TheNickLoffree
@TheNickLoffree 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@anne-alexpackard4974
@anne-alexpackard4974 3 жыл бұрын
This is SUPER. Thank you, Nick!
@TheNickLoffree
@TheNickLoffree 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it! Thanks for supporting!
@nicknord7575
@nicknord7575 2 жыл бұрын
Just found you while looking for pa kau forms in practice to help with a putting pictures from a book in motion. Interested in sharing knowledge if you are. Taken parts out of many books over the years, practiced and felt it. Noticed your bare feet and see you may know things. They say those who know don't speak and those who speak don't know. The Tao that can be spoken is not the eternal one. I apologize for my forward nature in this, but you know who you are. Thank you for helping others to find their own way. Keep those bones breathing.
@rethabuitendach8135
@rethabuitendach8135 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you ! a very good spine helper!
@TheNickLoffree
@TheNickLoffree 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Spinal Dragon!
@yonahhaddad7133
@yonahhaddad7133 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Wonderful job in explaining the moves, the coiling, the stretch...
@TheNickLoffree
@TheNickLoffree 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Yonah! One of my favorite sequences for sure :) I love the coiling practices.
@beatricedick6414
@beatricedick6414 Жыл бұрын
lovely routine
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