The 4 Introductionary Exercises

1st Qi Gong Exercise

To begin stand upright with your feet shoulder width apart. Make sure your toes point forwards and feet are aligned.

Allow your hands to hang loosely by your side with your palms facing back, slighting pull your chin in keeping the head erect and bend your knees a little.

Place the tip of your tongue at the point at the back of your teeth, where your top front teeth meet your gums. Close your mouth and inhale slowly and deeply through your nose. You should feel a cool stream of air at the back of your throat. Take the breath down into your navel area. 

At this point you may wish to close your eyes and concentrate on your breathing. It is as if you are breathing in a circle. Inhale down to below the navel then exhale through the nose. Visualise your breath going down your back and up your front.

This exercise can be practiced standing, sitting or lying down and can be practiced for as long as you like or for 1 to 2 minutes.