Qigong - Silkworm

While writing this book, I had the opportunity to become acquainted with a unique branch of qigong that I had not encountered before. This is the Er-Mei tradition, developed in a Taoist monastery built in the thirteenth century in China on Mount Er-Mei. It has survived to this day in its original form.

Most of what I have learned is too complex to put into writing. However, before concluding the book, I want to introduce you to one simple exercise from the Er Mei tradition, known as the "silkworm", which is of great help in opening the important points of the Liao Gun (the tiger and dragon cavities located in the center of the palms). ), involved in the transmission and reception of energy. Complete it.

1. 1. Raise your arms in front of you. Elbows are slightly bent and pointing down. The palms are approximately at the level of the solar plexus and face down. The fingers, including the thumb, are closed and directed forward.
2. 2. Using the movements of your hands and fingers, imitate the movement of a silkworm crawling along a flat surface. Hand movements should be slow, smooth and rhythmic.
3. 3. The exercise should be performed for at least a minute.

It perfectly develops the hands and, as already mentioned, activates the Liao Gong points, which help to increase the energy flow in the hands.

The exercise is distinguished by grace and smooth movements, which can be learned from the silkworm.