Xiang Gong Qigong

Elementary Level

The following is a description of the first section of the Elementary level of Xiang Gong Qigong:

Preparatory Movement

Stand with the feet shoulder width apart and place the hands along side of the body. Relax the mind and the body for a few moments prior to beginning the movements. Next, place the palms in front of the chest with the palms facing each other approximately one fist distance away from each other. The fingers point to the front. Spread the palms out to shoulder width distance while maintaining the same hand position. Following, bring the palms back to the starting position in front of the chest. Repeat this sequence of opening and closing five to ten times.

SECTION I

Golden Dragon Wags Tail

Bring the two palms together in front of the chest to form a "prayer" palm with the fingers pointing to the front. Move the hands to the left and then to the right while keeping the hands at chest level. The fingers will point 45 degrees from the center line on both sides of the body. The arms should conduct the motion without allowing the upper body to move. The movement is generated from the shoulders. The motion should be continuous and without pauses. Be sure not to bend the wrists while conducting the movement. Repeat the movement between 36 and 54 times.

Jade Phoenix Nods Head

Bring the "prayer" palms to the center of the chest and then raise the hands to neck level with the fingers pointing up. Move the hands down in an arc to the lower abdomen along the center line of the body. The fingers point down at an angle. Upon reaching the abdomen, move the hands along the same route up to neck level. The motion is generated from the elbow joints. Pay particular attention not to bend the wrists during the movement. Repeat the movement between 36 and 54 times.

Incense Floating in the Wind

Place the palms apart in front of the chest as described in the preparatory movement. Open and close the two palms five times. On the fifth time, the palms draw up to neck level with the fingers pointing up at an angle and the palms facing each other at a downward angle. Next, slice down to the sides of the body in an arc with palms facing down. The hands should not move behind the body during the downward motion. Upon reaching the sides of the body, retrace the motion back to neck level. Repeat this downward arc motion to the sides of the body 31 times.

For the complete description and demonstration of the Elementary and Intermediate levels of Xiang Gong Qigong, please refer to the Book and Tape section of the web site.


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