Ba Duan Jin (Eight Brocades) Workshop with Master Xiaoping Xu

On Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM Xiaoping Xu will lead a Ba Duan Jin (Eight Brocades) Workshop at the New York Folklore Gallery. Enrollment is limited to ten participants. To register or for additional information, contact New York Folklore at 518-346-7008. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring mat or towel.

Ba Duan Jin is a traditional Chinese exercise system consisting of eight slow, flowing movements that are designed to improve physical and mental health. It is a form of Qigong, a Chinese practice that combines physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation. Practicing Ba Duan Jin will provide numerous benefits, including:

● Improved flexibility and balance
● Increased strength and endurance
● Reduced stress and anxiety
● Improved digestion and metabolism
● Strengthened immune system
● Enhanced coordination and agility
Ba Duan Jin is a gentle and accessible exercise system that can provide numerous health benefits. It is a great way to improve physical fitness, reduce stress, and connect with traditional Chinese culture.

This workshop is being held in conjunction with the exhibit No Matter Eastern or Western by Xiaoping Xu.

New York Folklore is located at 129 Jay Street, Schenectady, on the Jay Street Marketplace pedestrian mall. The Gallery is open Monday through Friday 10 am to 4pm,  Saturday, 10AM to 3:30PM, and Sundays 10AM to 2PM (April- December). Please call 518-346-7008, email NYF at info@nyfolklore.org, or visit our web site, www.nyfolklore.org for additional information. Parking in downtown Schenectady is free on weekends and there is ample parking both in convenient LAZ lots, and on the street.

Funding is provided for this exhibit by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and Schenectady County Initiative Program.