Wild Goose Qigong
Wild Goose qigong is a delightful exercise system for health and fitness based on the powerful and graceful movements of the wild goose. The forms include a greater variety of movement than typical martial arts based forms such as tai chi.
The primary pair of forms can be joined together to make a continuous practice. See Wild Goose Qigong Form 1 and Wild Goose Qigong Form 2.
Resources
There are several Wild Goose Qigong products available to buy new or second-hand. I'm making notes here on all the products I have tracked down and own or have seen.
Most products focus on the first form consisting of 64 movements, Wild Goose 1.
Books
"Wild Goose Qigong" by Yang Meijun
ISBN 7504601276
The first and second 64 movements are illustrated with line drawings. It is the only complete description of the second 64 movements in English. It is very hard to find.
"Dayan Qigong" by Yang Meijun
ISBN 9622381847The first 64 movements are described in English and illustrated with photographs of a young Chinese woman. Also contains a Chinese description at the back of the book.
"Wild Goose Qigong" by Hong-Chao Zhang
ISBN 1886969787
Hong-Chao Zhang studied with Yang Meijun. Begins with a brief history of Qigong. The 64 movements are illustrated with photographs of Hong-Chao Zhang. Arrows are superimposed on the photos to show direction of movement. Health benefits of each movement are noted. The postures are dramatic, taking full advantage of Hong-Chao Zhang's flexibility.
This book is in print and should be readily available.
"Chi Kung: Taoist Secrets of Fitness and Longevity" by Wen-Mei Yu
ISBN 0865681651
Wen-Mei Yu studied with Yang Meijun. Line drawings of meridians and extraordinary vessels. Five element theory. Hand forms and stances. The 64 movements are illustrated with photographs of Wen-Mei Yu. Each movement has notes on the chi essentials. This book is becoming harder to find.
"Wild Goose Qigong: 1st 64 Movements" by Michael Tse
ISBN 1903443016
Michael Tse studied with Yang Meijun. Anecdotes of Yang Meijun. Five element theory. The 64 movements are illustrated with line drawings of Michael Tse. Interspersed are line drawings showing acupressure point details. Appendices give overview diagrams of acupressure points and a cross-reference of their names in Mandarin, Cantonese and English.
"Wild Goose Qigong 2nd 64 (book 1)" by Michael Tse
ISBN 1903443032
Similar in style to the book above covering the 1st 64. Illustrated with line drawings of Michael Tse. This book covers movements 1 - 37 of the 2nd 64 set.
"Wild Goose Qigong 2nd 64 (book 2)" by Michael Tse
ISBN 1903443040
The second part of the second Wild Goose form. Illustrated with line drawings of Michael Tse.
Keep Fit the Chinese Way compiled by Hu Bin
ISBN 094788940X
This is an unusual inclusion, because this book is not about Wild Goose Qigong. I bought it because it has a picture of Yang Meijun on the cover, in fact one which appears in her book (ISBN 7504601276).
It includes information about several different qigong practices and includes line drawings of the Beijing 24 form of taiji.
Books in Chinese
Through the internet I have been able to find some books direct from China.
Wild Goose book 1?
A thin pamphlet with a blue cover. No ISBN in Western script. Chinese pictograms only. Outline drawings of the first 64 movements.
Wild Goose book 2?
ISBN 7-5067-0620-2
Five page introduction in English. Chinese pictograms only in the body of the book. Outline drawings of several other Wild Goose sets.
Wild Goose book 3?
ISBN 7-5351-0025-7
Chinese pictograms only. Photographs of Yang Meijun performing the first and second 64 movements.
Videos on the Internet
There are a few videos on YouTube of parts of various sets. Here's a Wild Goose Qigong playlist.
DVDs
Doctor Bingkun Hu
Doctor Bingkun Hu studied with Yang Meijun and continues to study with her son Chen Chuan Gang.
Dr Hu has a set of nine DVDs covering the Wild Goose Qigong system.
"Wild Goose Qigong I: First 64 Movements" by Bingkun Hu
On sale in the UK at Tai Chi Finder
On sale in the USA at Amazon.com or direct from Qiqigong.com
"Wild Goose Qigong II: Second 64 Movements" by Bingkun Hu
Bingkun Hu studied with Yang
Meijun.
On sale in the UK at Tai Chi Finder
On sale in the USA at Amazon.com or direct from Qiqigong.com
"Wild Goose Qigong III: Kunlun Bagua" by Bingkun Hu
"Wild Goose Qigong IV: Spiral and Tripod" by Bingkun Hu
"Wild Goose Qigong V: Soft Palms" by Bingkun Hu
"Wild Goose Qigong VI: Patting along the meridians" by Bingkun Hu
"Wild Goose Qigong VII: Back Stretching Qigong" by Bingkun Hu
"Wild Goose Qigong VIII: Five Elements and Bagua Qigong" by Bingkun Hu
"Wild Goose Qigong IX: Chest-Opening Aromatic Qigong" by Bingkun Hu
Videos
"Wild Goose Qigong" by Hong-Chao Zhang
Hong-Chao Zhang studied with Yang Meijun. This VHS tape complements his book. The first 64 movements are shown twice. The first time has an accompanying voiceover track and divides the set into small sections. The second demonstration is continuous and has no voiceover. The pace is very gentle. Hong-Chao Zhang demonstrates the same flexibility than can be seen in his book.