Static Qigong - Additional Forms

After a three-week break, we begin to master three new exercises. All of them are borrowed from ancient Chinese sources and are recommended for use in the treatment of various diseases. The exercises are performed in a bilateral position; if desired, they can also be performed in unilateral poses.

Each exercise uses a mental image of a ball or balls.

Holding a floating ball

1. Take the starting position.
2. Raise your arms in front of you to the level of your navel.
3. Keep your hands 7-15 cm apart. Palms down, fingers pointing forward.
4. Imagine yourself standing waist-deep in water and a ball floating on its surface.
5. Imagine how your palms lightly hold the ball on top, preventing it from floating further.

This exercise helps improve digestion and relieve stomach diseases.

Holding two balls

This form is similar to the previous one; the only difference is the number of imaginary balls.

1. Take the starting position.
2. Raise your hands to the level of the navel with your palms down and keep them at a distance of 15-30 cm from each other.
3. Imagine that you are standing chest-deep in water and holding two balls floating on its surface with your palms.
4. As you inhale, imagine holding the balls with your hands.
5. As you exhale, imagine pressing the balls with your palms, preventing them from floating away.

This form is recommended for those who suffer from depression or other nervous diseases. Holding the balls with two palms increases the flow of energy in and out of the hands.

Capturing two balls

This form is reminiscent of the tree hugging exercise. The difference is that in this exercise, each hand hugs an imaginary ball, and the palms are at the level of the navel.

1. Take the starting position.
2. Hold your hands as if you were holding two balls under your armpits.
3. Palms are turned towards the body, approximately at the level of the navel.
4. Armpits and shoulders are relaxed.

This form is recommended for strengthening the lungs and treating respiratory diseases.