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Jingjin Movement Training

Training the Jueyin and Shaoyang Channel Sinews

By Brian Lau

Standard Certificate (5), NCCAOM (5)
Access Period: Lifetime
Series Length: 5hrs

Series Overview

The jingjin translates as 'channel sinews' and these are the muscles and fascia associated with each channel. The jingjin organize functional movement patterns for efficient movement while providing stabilization to the major joints. Engagement of these secondary channels mobilize the joints and internal organs, while stimulating the nervous system; all allowing for optimal health, prevention of injury and good rehabilitation when injury occurs.

These classes will focus on exercises for specific channels. Training progressions will be given to educate the channel, build strength in the jingjin, coordinate movement along each channel, increase resilience, and improve stability and mobility. Progressions will range from easy to advanced to allow exercises to be given to patients and for practitioners of Chinese medicine to have a training system that will deepen their understanding of the channel system.

Jingjin Movement Training - Course 1

Qigong to Mobilize the Spine and Engage the Core

This class will highlight a foundational qigong pattern to mobilize key regions of the spine and engage the core musculature. The class will highlight the relevant channel sinews (jingjin) involvement and address applications to health and wellness.
Total CPDs: 1
NCCAOM (1), Standard Certificate (1)
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Length: 1hrs
Course Notes: There are no notes provided with this course.

Course Overview

Spinal health is fundamental to overall wellness and can play a key role in therapeutic outcome when recovering from injury or illness. Full movement of the spine exercises the nervous system, improves visceral health, and opens circulation in the channel system through the proper engagement of the channel sinews (jingjin). This class will highlight a foundational Qigong pattern to mobilize key regions of the spine, engage the core musculature, and improve circulation in the organs. The class will highlight the relevant channel sinews (jingjin) involvement and address applications to health and wellness. These Qigong exercises can be practiced for one’s own health but can also be used in a clinical setting when treating patients. We will look at key variations, modifications for injuries, common errors in practice, and progressions to properly advance with the exercises.

Course Objectives

  • Learn how to systematically engage the channel sinews (jingjin) to expand and compress the spine to improve mobility and create a strong core
  • Understand how to avoid common errors and how to modify the movement for injury or pain
  • Understand when to use simpler progressions that can add insight to the full movement

Course Outline

0 hrs - 15 min
Seated Spinal Wave and Pelvic Movement
15 min - 30 min
Standing Spinal Wave
30 min - 45 min
Piston Squat (dūn yāo)
45 min - 1 hrs
Modifications and Common Errors

Jingjin Movement Training - Course 2

Eight Pieces of Brocade

Eight Pieces of Brocade is a Qigong form containing eight individual movements, each working with a specific organ network. This class will focus on the biomechanics of each movement and how activation of the channel sinews influences organ movement.
Total CPDs: 4
Standard Certificate (4), NCCAOM (4)
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Length: 4hrs
Course Notes: Notes are provided with this course.

Course Overview

This 4-hour class will cover the foundations of Medical Qigong. Eight Pieces of Brocade will be used to apply these foundational principles. Eight Pieces of Brocade (8POB) is a form of medical qigong in that it is widely practiced for health. Each movement is relatively easy to learn which will allow plenty of time to focus on the principles in each move. Functional anatomy will be discussed for clarity on when to prescribe certain movements and how to modify them for patients with injuries. In addition to the material in class, students will have access to a comprehensive library of reference videos. Students new to qigong and functional movement systems should start with this class. In this class, you will learn: (1) Basic spinal wave to increase spinal mobility, mobilize each spinal segment, increase circulation at each back shu and huatuojiaji point, and enhance the movements in each of the 8 movements in 8POB. (2) Scapular mobilization and stabilization and its relationship to expansion of the ribcage and to shoulder and neck health. (3) Core activation and training and its relationship to stability and mobility of the spine. (4) Mobility of the zangfu. (5) A model of movement based on the channel sinews (jingjin), how related channel sinews guide functional movement patterns, and how these channels influence movement of the organs.

Course Objectives

  • Students will be able to perform the eight movements in the Eight Pieces of Brocade sequence and will learn simple supplemental exercises.
  • Students will understand how the spinal and pelvic movements enhance each movement in Eight Pieces of Brocade by linking with the movements of the chest and arms.
  • Students will be introduced to functional anatomy of the shoulder girdle and will be able to explain how the movements of the shoulder girdle affect the chest and thoracic spine.
  • Students will be able to describe the overall goals of each move, the channel sinews involved, functional movement principles, and the way the movements enhance circulation in the organs.
  • Students will be able to take information from this class and teach these exercises to patients to supplement their acupuncture treatments.

Course Outline

0 hrs - 1 hrs
Introduction to the movement of the spine, pelvic, and shoulder girdle.
1 hrs - 3 hrs
Introduction of each movement including goals and channel sinews engaged.
3 hrs - 4 hrs
Practice of the Eight Pieces of Brocade and discussion of working with patient.

Jingjin Movement Training - Course 3

Rotational Qigong to Mobilize the Pelvis, Ribcage, and Shoulder Girdle

This class gives exercises to mobilize the pelvis, ribcage, shoulder girdle and thoracic spine; highlights the channel sinews (jingjin) that connect these regions; and helps coordinate their movement to increase circulation in the related zangfu.
Total CPDs: 1
NCCAOM (1), Standard Certificate (1)
Access Period: Lifetime
Course Length: 1hrs
Course Notes: There are no notes provided with this course.

Course Overview

Rotational movements involve the jingjin (channel sinews) of the jueyin channels. Engaging these channels mobilizes the pelvis, moves the diaphragm and lower ribcage, and allows full movement of the shoulder girdle. This class explores the biomechanics of rotation, emphasizing a full range of motion throughout the torso. Several rotational qigong patterns are taught, with the goal of improving function and health in the spine, ribcage, and pelvic and shoulder girdle. We highlight the relevant jingjin anatomy and functional movement patterns, and address health applications. These qigong exercises can be practiced for one’s own health but are also excellent for use in a clinical setting for treating patients.

Course Objectives

  • Identify the specific anatomy and movement pattern associated with the jueyin (liver and pericardium) channel sinews.
  • Understand the mechanics of rotation in the pelvis, lower ribcage, and shoulder girdle.
  • Be able to perform and precribe key rotational qigong patterns to mobilize the pelvis, lower ribcage and shoulder girdle.

Course Outline

0 hrs - 15 min
Introduction to the anatomy of the liver and pericardium channel sinews (jingjin) and description of functional movement pattern.
15 min - 30 min
Visual presentation, practice, and key points of rotational qigong patterns that mobilize the pelvic girdle, lower ribcage, and shoulder girdle.
30 min - 1 hrs
Visual presentation, practice, and key points of specific qigong exercises with emphasis on correct application and common mistakes.

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Taught by Brian Lau

Brian Lau, AP, CSMA, is certified in both Sports Medicine Acupuncture and Structural Integration. He has been on faculty since 2013 with the Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification (SMAC) program, where he teaches anatomy and physiology, assessment and treatment of the channel sinews (jingjin), and myofascial release.
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