Ba Duan Jin / Nine Forms

Nine-Form Sequence

One opening stance, then the eight standard Ba Duan Jin forms. The descriptions stay close to the visible movement so the sequence is easy to follow.

Complete Sequence
09 Forms
Opening Stance
Opening

Opening Stance

00

起式

Stand quietly with feet shoulder-width apart, relax the whole body, and prepare to begin the sequence.

Practice
Form 01
Form 01

Two Hands Hold Up the Heavens

01

双手托天理三焦

Interlace your fingers, turn palms upward, and slowly raise your arms overhead. Hold at the top, then lower with control. Coordinate with deep breathing.

Practice
Form 02
Form 02

Drawing the Bow and Shooting the Hawk

02

左右开弓似射雕

Sink into a horse stance. Open the arms wide as if drawing a bow and shooting a hawk — one hand grips the bow, the other pulls the string.

Practice
Form 03
Form 03

Separating Heaven and Earth

03

调理脾胃须单举

Lift one hand upward while the other presses downward, as if pulling a rope in opposite directions. Then switch sides.

Practice
Form 04
Form 04

Wise Owl Gazes Backward

04

五劳七伤向后瞧

Turn the head slowly to one side and gaze into the distance, then turn to the other side. Keep the movement smooth and coordinated with breath.

Practice
Form 05
Form 05

Swaying Head and Shaking Tail

05

摇头摆尾去心火

Sink into a horse stance, gently rotate the head while swaying the torso and hips in a flowing, wave-like motion to dispel inner heat.

Practice
Form 06
Form 06

Reaching Down to Touch the Feet

06

双手攀足固肾腰

Bend forward from the hips and reach toward the feet with a slow, controlled motion. Stretch the lower back and strengthen the kidneys.

Practice
Form 07
Form 07

Clenching Fists with Fierce Gaze

07

攒拳怒目增气力

Sink into a stable stance, clench the fists at the waist, open the eyes wide with fierce focus, and slowly extend the arms forward.

Practice
Form 08
Form 08

Bouncing on the Toes

08

背后七颠百病消

Stand with feet together, slowly lift the heels, then let them drop gently. Repeat seven times to close the sequence and return to stillness.

Practice