04-06-2020, 10:41 AM
Qi Gong is the movement of energy just as Tai Chi is. One of the most important elements of both is body alignment. Keep your torso upright; imagine your body is made of three giant balls, and keep them aligned—even when "picking up the ball" from the ground. (The ball being a ball of energy or light.) When lowering the body use your leg muscles. Your legs are your foundation.
Another important element is to "open up the joints." Don't kink your elbows or shoulders; when your arms are out carrying the ball, don't go past approximately a 45° angle or you shoulder blades will start to close. Open up and relax your hands. You can practice the way you hands should be open by moving them back and forth in water.
I find the slower and more accurate the movements, the more one can feel the energy.
Another important element is to "open up the joints." Don't kink your elbows or shoulders; when your arms are out carrying the ball, don't go past approximately a 45° angle or you shoulder blades will start to close. Open up and relax your hands. You can practice the way you hands should be open by moving them back and forth in water.
I find the slower and more accurate the movements, the more one can feel the energy.
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