Opening the Channels

Opening the Channels

December 29, 2016

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Course Information

Opening the Channels should be the first set that you master, and performed before any other Qigong movements during your daily practice.

This set will gently open your energy pathways, so just make sure not to try too hard or force your movements.

Relax, be subtle and quiet, and perform the movements with simple intention.

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Opening the Channels – Individual Lessons

Ringing the Temple Gong

When you begin this set, relax the body and shoulders. Do not use effort from the arms and shoulders. Simply use the turning of your waist to allow the arms swing naturally.

Swinging the Arms

Relax your arms and shoulders when you do this movement. This increases blood flow up through the next and shoulders and helps reduce inflammation in the body.

Release Tension From Hands

Stretch to Side to Improve Breathing

Rotate the Hips

Rub the hands to generate some warmth, and then perform this exercise to help heal low back pain, release tension, and strengthen the kidneys.

Opening the Gate of Life

The Gate of Life is a major acupuncture point on the low back, and a center of lower dantien energy.

Open With Infinite Strength

When opening, feel yourself open to the world with infinite strength. When closing turn inward and focus on sending infinite strength inside your body.

Massage the Knees to Support the Kidneys

The knees are related to the kidneys, and by gentling massaging the knees, you will automatically open up energy channels that support the kidneys. Perform this one daily, and especially in the winter.

Loosen Ankles to Stand Strong

Many important meridians run through the ankles down to the toes, including the kidney, spleen, stomach and liver meridians. Do this Qigong movement to facilitate blood and energy flow to and from the toes.

Opening the Channels to Release Tension in Neck and Shoulders

These exercises are possibly the most beneficial of all, given that as humans we hold and store tension in our neck and shoulders. Further, poor posture and other behaviors contribute to tension, but these exercises help release it. Remember to be very relaxed and go…

Tap Meridians to Increase Qi Flow

This exercise taps each of the 12 meridians in their specific order to increase the flow of qi and blood through your body. Tap gently and with intention to gently open up your body’s energy channels. Focus on tapping that is gentle and feels right,…

Opening the Channels – Full Set

Opening the Channels – Full Set