QiGong - Basic Exercises - Turtle Breathing

This easy Qigong exercise has a powerful anti aging effect on your body. It affects the central nervous system, blood circulation, and Qi circulation to your head. It also activates, cleanses, and regulates the organs and functions of the body, especially the lungs and the heart.

▬ *Contents of this Video* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

*0:00 - Intro animation*
*0:15 - Turtle Breathing*
*3:07 - Outro animation*

▬ *Exercise Description* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

*Starting position* - Stand in a comfortable shoulder-width stance. Exhale and lower your body slightly downward and gently stretch your neck downward and slightly forward. The shoulders are stretched in the opposite direction so that the cervical vertebrae slightly open, relax, and the neck is slightly elongated.

*Step 1.* - Breathe in and slightly turn your head to the left and then, further inhaling, turn your head to the right. As you finish inhaling return your head to the starting position.

*Step 2.* - Start breathing out, slightly straighten your body, tuck your neck in, and gently lift up your shoulders as if you want to touch your ears with them. As you exhale, make a long “Ahhh” sound that activates, cleanses, and regulates the organs and functions of the body, especially the lungs and the heart.

*Number of repetitions: 6 to 12*

▬ *Benefits* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

This exercise has a powerful effect on your central nervous system, blood circulation, and Qi circulation to your head. It also strengthens the muscles of the neck and shoulders, and nerves. It is excellent for relieving high blood pressure and arterial stiffness.

▬ *Key Points* ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

During the exercise, avoid forcing your neck movements. Instead, move slowly and with awareness. Think of this exercise more like meditation on the move than as intense stretching movements. Feel the ground under your feet and stay grounded. Feel the connection of the moving body part with the rest of your body. Breathe deeply and comfortably throughout the exercise.

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