Baduanjin, or Eight Silk Brocades, is one of the best-known qigong routines in China: eight gentle movements done standing, slowly, with relaxed breathing. It needs no equipment and about two square metres of floor.

No. Every form comes with an easier version, including seated ones, and you move only as far as is comfortable.

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No. It is gentle exercise for general wellbeing, and not a treatment for any condition. Talk to your doctor before starting if you are pregnant, injured, recovering from surgery or managing a health condition.

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No. He is an AI practice coach. He explains the movements and how to make them easier or smaller. For pain, injuries, pregnancy, blood pressure, surgery or any health question he will point you to your doctor or physiotherapist, and he will tell you to stop and get urgent help for warning symptoms.