Developed in 145 – 208, Five Animals (Wu Qin Xi) uses the imitation of animals within the Qi Gong practice. The 5 animals are; tiger, deer, bear, monkey and bird. Imitation of the characteristics both spiritual in atitude and physical in movement of each of the animals produces mental balance and physical ease, aiding in respiration, digestion, circulation and flexibility of the joints as well as spine health, leg strength, leveled emotions, clarity, fatigue, nervousness and anxiety. As taught by the Chinese Health Qigong Association.
| S1 P01 | Adjust the Breath |
| S2 P01 | Raising the Tiger’s Paws |
| S2 P02 | Seizing the Prey |
| S3 P01 | Colliding the Antlers |
| S3 P02 | Running like a Deer |
| S4 P01 | Rotate Waist like a Bear |
| S4 P02 | Swaying like a Bear |
| S5 P01 | Raising Monkey Paws |
| S5 P02 | Picking Fruit |
| S6 P01 | Crane stretching Upwards |
| S6 P02 | Flying like a Crane |
| S7 P01 | Convey Qi to Dantian |
