QiGong - Basic Exercises - Two Hands Hold up the Heavens

This Ba Duan Jin Qigong exercise is good for the Triple Heater San Jiao.
It harmonizes and balances the functioning of all internal organs spanning from the heart and lungs in the upper torso to the kidneys and intestines in the lower abdomen.
This exercise also relieves fatigue and improves breathing. Contents of this Video 0:00 - Intro animation 0:15 - Two Hands Hold up the Heavens 2:48 - Outro animation Music by Marko Dvojković Copyright 2023 All Rights Reserved - Exercise Description Starting position - Stand in a comfortable shoulder-width stance feet parallel and knees slightly bent.
Shoulders are relaxed arms hanging loosely at your sides.
Breathe out holding this position. Step 1.
- Breathe in and bring the hands to the Tan Tien waist area with your palms facing up.
Draw both hands up the center line of the body palms up keeping your shoulders relaxed as if you were lifting an invisible balloon in front of you.
When the palms reach your chest start turnign both palms outward and then upward and bring them above the top of your head.
The palms and fingers should be fully turned to face the sky you will feel the stretch in your wrists.
The fingers of each hand should face inward toward each other over the middle of your head.
Stretch all the way up.
You can also rise the heels slightly off the ground. Step 2.
- Exhale smoothly as you slowly lower your arms down to your sides simultaneously lowering both heels if you had raised them earlier to return to the starting position with your hands relaxed by your sides. Number of repetitions: 6 to 12 Benefits This exercise is good for the Triple Heater San Jiao also known as Triple Warmer or Triple Burner.
It harmonizes and balances the functioning of all internal organs spanning from the heart and lungs in the upper torso to the kidneys and intestines in the lower abdomen.
Moreover it revitalizes the muscles and bones in your back and waist aiding in the correction of poor posture in the upper back and shoulders. This exercise also relieves fatigue and improves breathing. Key Points Maintain a forward gaze as your arms ascend maintaining a wide-angle focus for your eyes and tracking your hands visually.
Similarly keep your head facing forward as your arms descend sustaining a wide visual perspective and continuing to follow your hands with your eyes.
Ensure both hands remain within your field of vision throughout the downward movement. Breathe deeply and comfortably throughout the exercise.
Legs should be slightly bent dont lock your knees.
Arms should be slightly bent dont lock your elbows.
The arm movements of this exercise can be done while seated. Links Facebook: Instagram: YouTube channel: WEB: Tags qigong chikung qigongforhealth taichi taichichuan baduanjin