Qigong: Moving meditation
18 Aug 2020 by Ted Escobedo
2 min read
Qigong (pronounced ‘chee-gong’) is most simply described as a moving meditation. The purpose is to improve mental and physical health by integrating posture, movement, breathing technique, self-massage, sound, and focused intent. There are many types of qigong styles. Here is one of the most basic practices:
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This pose is one of the best for beginners because it trains both: mind and body.
First, take a broad posture and lower your hips to the knee level. Your back should remain straight. Make sure your ankles are at 90 degrees to your shin and your knees are at 90 degrees to your leg and shin. Now turn your feet outwards, about 45 degrees. The hip remains stretched out in a straight upward position. Ideally, “pull” your back a little behind your shoulders. Point your head forward and stretch out your hands directly in front of you. Bend your elbows behind your shoulder so that your hands are at the height of your lower chest. The two index fingers (the index fingers have a special meaning in Qigong because they are seen as the ideal “Qi conductor”) should point upwards. Keep this position for about 10 to 30 seconds. See this video and more at: https://mindmonia.com/qigong/#qigong-exercises
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