18 Breathing Movement Exercises ( Qi Gong)

For more health tips follow us on Instagram: tcmhealingcenter This series of 18 specific movements is called Lian Gong Yi Qi Gong and can be translated as the practice of 18 health exercises to strengthen vital energy It incorporates deep, relaxed breathing and gentle, meditative movements which work to balance the flow of energy through the Lung, Large Intestine, and Kidney channels, which are important for respiratory health. Benefits of Lian Gong Yi Qi Gong include: Improved lung capacity Increased mobility in the muscles surrounding the diaphragm and ribcage Massage for the internal organs and lymphatic system Improved digestion and elimination These therapeutic movements were codeveloped by Dr. Zhuang Yuan Ming and his son, Zhuang Jian Shen, in Shanghai, China and have been practiced internationally since the late 1970 s. Dr. Zhuan Yuan Ming was a TCM traumatology doctor wh