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SHIBASHI-18 HEALING MOVEMENTS TA ICHI-QIGONG

1. WAVING HANDS BY THE LAKE


Regulates breathing and blood pressure. Promotes calmness & alleviates knee arthritis.
2. EXPANDING CHEST ON TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN
Opens and expands the lungs & mind. Alleviates mental fatigue and insomnia.
3. PAINTING THE RAINBOW
Releases tension on shoulders & back. Helps firm and strengthen the waist & hips.
4. PARTING THE CLOUDS
Enhances breathing capacity and vision. Invigorates kidneys and clears mental fatigue.
5. WEAVING SILK IN THE AIR
Loosens tightness in shoulders and arm joints. Soothes asthmatic and bronchial conditions.
6. ROWING THE BOAT
Activates the digestion and bowel movements. Strengthens the lower back and the legs.
7. SAGE PRESENTS PEACH
Releases mental and physical stress. Clears the energy & stiffness of the limbs.
8. GAZE AT THE MOON
Accelerates circulation around the back and waist. Revitalises the functions of the lungs & kidneys.
9. WIND RUSTLES LOTUS LEAVES
Dispels stagnation from the chest. Relieves blockages/aches in the upper joints.
10 WAVING HANDS IN THE CLOUDS
Clears the mind and eases necK/shoulder stress. Harmonizes the internal organ network.
11. SCOOPING THE SEA & VIEWING THE SKY
Lubricates the knees and ankle joints. Invigorates the lung capacity & back flexibility.
12 ROLLING WITH THE WAVES
induces deep breathing and inner calmness. Generates a rhythmic flow for general wellbeing.
13 THE DOVE SPREADS ITS WINGS
Releases tightness in the chest and shoulders. Assists the functions of the liver and gallbladder.
14 DRAGON EMERGING FROM THE SEA
Reduces mental and emotional stress. Improves strength & flexibility of the arms & legs.
15 THE FLYING WILD GOOSE
Frees the mind and lifts the spirit. Enhances breathing and kidney vitality.
16 WINDMILLS TURNING IN THE BREEZE
Strengthens & frees the back & abdomen Activates vital energy in the entire body.
17 BOUNCING BALL IN THE SUNSHINE
Promotes balance and coordination. Activates the central nervous system.
18 NATURE’S FRAGRANCE DRIFTS UP
Calms and quiets the heart & emotions. Invigorates the intrinsic chi.

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