Qigong for Health, Fitness and Balance

Releasing Tension through Opening and Lengthening

• Moving to the end range of the movement without straining
• Opening and lengthening through the body
• Pause
• Release
• Pause between the exercises with gentle movement or chi flow to allow the body to readjust
• Use this technique to release specific areas of tension within the body, e.g. sacroiliac joint

Exercises

• Lifting the Sky
• Shooting Arrows
• Plucking Stars
• Turning Head