2. Opening the Bow
This movement opens the breath and improves circulation, especially in the head and neck. It strengthens the arms, shoulders, and chest and is good for tight muscles in this area.
Because it opens the breath, it strengthens our qi (energy), promotes the circulation of qi in the body, and benefits the immune system.
Take one step to the side to widen your stance. Bend your knees in the "horse-riding" position.
Cross your arms in front of your chest, left arm in front. Straighten your left index finger and thumb. The other fingers can be curled towards the palm.
Separate your arms as if your left hand was holding a bow and your right hand was pulling back on the bow string. Inhale deeply. Look through your extended index finger and thumb as if you were looking all the way to the horizon.
Exhale as you relax the arms and bring them back to cross in front of the body, right arm in front.
Inhale as you open to the right side, repeating these last two steps.
Más vale tarde que nunca, y esta es el segundo ejercicio de chikung que he sacado de la página de balanceflow, que es muy didáctica.
Este movimiento de lanzar con el arco me encantó la primera vez que lo aprendí, en mi primera clase de taichi, aunque al principio no estuviera muy convencida de que fuera a ser capaz de adquirir una disciplina interna para seguir aquella clase tan dura, sobre todo los primeros días.
Suerte que enseguida empecé a sentirme tan contenta que ya valía la pena el esfuerzo para alguien tan poco amiga del ejercicio como yo era por aquel entonces.
Luego fue el principio de una serie de pequeños "descubrimientos", muy lentos pero que cambian la mirada sobre muchas cosas.
Sobre cualquier otro aprendizaje, sobre el hecho mismo de enseñar, sobre el miedo al juicio de los otros y al tuyo... Bueno, quedan otros seis movimientos, algún día llegarán.
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.
Continuará... cita de la web "Balance flow" de Jan Henderson que tiene mucha información sobre shiatsu, taichi, masaje chino, acupresión...
