This document describes 18 healing movements from Tai Chi called Shibashi that each provide health benefits. The movements regulate breathing, alleviate arthritis, open the lungs, release tension in the back and shoulders, strengthen the waist and hips, enhance breathing capacity, loosen tightness in the arms, activate digestion, release stress, accelerate circulation, dispel chest stagnation, clear the mind, induce deep breathing, release chest and shoulder tightness, reduce stress, free the mind and spirit, strengthen the back and abdomen, promote balance and activate the nervous system.
This document describes 18 healing movements from Tai Chi called Shibashi that each provide health benefits. The movements regulate breathing, alleviate arthritis, open the lungs, release tension in the back and shoulders, strengthen the waist and hips, enhance breathing capacity, loosen tightness in the arms, activate digestion, release stress, accelerate circulation, dispel chest stagnation, clear the mind, induce deep breathing, release chest and shoulder tightness, reduce stress, free the mind and spirit, strengthen the back and abdomen, promote balance and activate the nervous system.
This document describes 18 healing movements from Tai Chi called Shibashi that each provide health benefits. The movements regulate breathing, alleviate arthritis, open the lungs, release tension in the back and shoulders, strengthen the waist and hips, enhance breathing capacity, loosen tightness in the arms, activate digestion, release stress, accelerate circulation, dispel chest stagnation, clear the mind, induce deep breathing, release chest and shoulder tightness, reduce stress, free the mind and spirit, strengthen the back and abdomen, promote balance and activate the nervous system.
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.