8 Pieces of Brocade

八段锦 (Bāduànjǐn)

1. Both hands pushing towards the Heavens and massaging the triple burner

双手托天捋三焦 (Shuāngshǒu tuōtiān lǚ sānjiāo)

2. Lifting the bow and shooting the arrow

左右备弓似射雕 (Zuǒyòu bèigōng shì shèdiāo)

3. Raise a single hand to harmonize the stomach and spleen

调理脾胃须单举 (Tiáolǐ píwèi xū dānjǔ)

4. Shake the back 7 times to get rid of a hundred diseases

背后七颠百病消 (Bèihòu qīdiān bǎibìngxiāo)

5. Rotating the head to the tail and rid the heart of fire

摇头摆尾去心火 (Yáotóubǎiwěi qùxīnhuǒ)

6. Golden Rooster standing on a single leg, soothing the nervous system

金鸡独立神经调 (Jīnjīdúlì shénjīngdiào)

7. Pushing up the Heavens and covering the Earth, compressing the blood and Qi

托天盖地压气血 (Tuōtiān gàidì yā qìxuè)

8. 5 fatigues and 7 hurts,looking backwards

五劳七伤往后瞧 (Wǔláo qīshāng wǎnghòuqiáo)