"One's
destination is never a place, but rather a new way of looking at things."
Henry Miller
Stand with the feet shoulder-width apart, the knees slightly bent. The feet should be exactly parallel. The back should be straight and the entire body as relaxed and comfortable as possible. The toes should grip the earth (floor). Imagine the heels are pressing into the ground. This will cause the arch of the foot to lift slightly helping to draw the Qi up from the earth into the legs.
While maintaining the posture, let the arms swing freely forward and backward in an easy, natural motion. Do not allow the body to sway as you perform this movement. Practice about 50 repetitions, gradually increasing the number of movements each day until you can comfortably perform the movement for five minutes.
As you reach the end of this portion of the practice, allow the swinging motion to become smaller and smaller until the arms are resting naturally at your sides. Release the toes so the feet can relax. Stand for a moment and experience the warmth (or tingling sensation) throughout various part of your body.
Bring your hands up until they form a rounded circle in front of your chest (as thought holding a giant Qi ball) with the elbows slightly lower than the wrists and the shoulders completely relaxed. While holding this position, become aware of (lightly focus on) your breath. If needed, count each breath cycle (inhale and exhale). This position stabilizes the Qi and prepares it for healing.
Hold an image in your mind of the recipient of the Qi (energy) and begin to release the Qi into them using a sending motion with the arms and hands (as if releasing a dove into the air). End the practice with a positive affirmation.
Note: If your legs are tired, you can sit on a chair or bed while performing the second posture.
