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Eight Silken Movements

These eight Qigong movements activate and balance all twelve acupressure meridians. The movements are done with the breath.

You can repeat each movement as many times as you like. Doing each movement three times is a good way to start. As with all stretches, it is extremely important to stay within your comfort zone. Stretch very slowly and only to a point where there is no discomfort. Stop immediately if there is any pain.

1. Upholding Heaven with Two Hands

This movement benefits the lungs and helps digestion, the heart, the spine, the back, and neck problems. It invigorates the muscles, relaxes the body, and alleviates fatigue.

Place your feet a comfortable distance apart. Make sure your knees are not locked, and tuck the tailbone under.

Raise your arms out to the side, palms up, as you inhale, bringing the arms over the head.

When your hands meet overhead, interlace the fingers, turn the palms towards the heavens, and stretch up. If balance is not a problem for you, you can go up on your toes for the stretch.

Slowly exhale as you bring your arms back to your side, palms down.

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