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Wushu Greeting . Stretching . Meriduian Tapping . 13 Postures . The Hand Form . Close
"The following is a guide and offers information you may have missed in a group environment. It is not a memory test. If you have areas of discomfort these exercises can be used to suit. The basic idea is to stimulate and raise your spirits."
Wushu Greeting
Make a fist with the right hand, put it against the center of the left palm with the left thumb bent and the four other fingers of the left hand stretched, push the two hands forward with the palms facing those greeted, arms in an embracing position and shoulders dropped down.
Meaning
The aim is to show we come together with integrity and modesty, our fist covered and extending friendship
Warm Up
Head To Toe Routine
Keep within your comfort zone
Warm Up
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Chinese Exercises
NB Try to listen (=feel) the tingling in your fingers/hands as you preform the Qi Gong, this is a very similiar feeling to Qi circulation, but this feeling is for the whole body, not just the hands, however the hands are a good place to physically become familiar with the sensation. Stand relaxed hands one on top of other palms up.
Meridian Double Hand / Finger Tapping
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Qi Gong
13 Postures
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(Male right hand on top / female left)
Breathing
Though there are exceptions (for example if your nose is blocked) generally, you should breathe through the nose, with your tongue placed in a natural resting position against the upper teeth and palate, and your lips pressed lightly together.
If you feel uncomfortable breathe naturally. If you are experienced use your chosen breathing routine.
The Yang Family Hand Form
1st Principle
1. Straighten (lift up) the Head
"Xu ling ding jin"
(Look straight ahead, naturally erect not bending side to side.
Raise your spirits.)
Basic Introduction & Practice
Preperation
Beginning
Ward Off Left
Preperation / Beginning
Footwork. Toe direction straight, legs naturally straight.
Rotate your arms, palms turn facing your body, lift up your
arms until they are shoulder level. Push downwards start
movement from body, forearms to palms, pulling back your
elbows and gradually sitting your palms almost to your
bottom reach.
Qi Gong repeat 10 Postures
Three Circles
Draw three circle from up to down / Out to in.
Meaning
The setting of the Sun/Moon a relaxation of learning and a time for rest
Close
For more info look at the form section or
take a look at the video.