Issue 54 - Tse Qigong Centre

5. Moving by the Wind.Step forward with the left foot,bringing the feet side by side and thenlift up both heels. At the same time,swing both hands to the left side andbreathe in. Fig 5Afterwards, drop down on yourheels and then lift them up again. Atthe same time swing them to the rightside and breathe in again. Fig 5a6. Jin Gang Supports the MountainFig 5Fig 5a7. Jin Gang Explores the CaveStep forward withthe right foot, and thenstand on your toes ofboth feet. Meanwhile,spread your arms out tothe sides with the palmsfacing up, as if you aresupporting a mountain.Breathe naturally. Fig 6Fig 6Step forward with the left footand then immediately squat down,putting your hands on your knees.Tense your body a little bit and at thesame time squeeze your toes so youhollow the Yongquan points on thesoles of your feet. Meanwhile quicklybreathe out. Fig 7Fig 78. Jin Gang Separates the Wind9. Jin Gang Returns to theOriginal PlaceStep forward with theleft foot and shift your weightforward. Simultaneously lift upyour right heel and breathe in.At the same time swing bothhands to the left side. Fig 8Step forward with theright foot, shift your weightforward and lift up both heels.Then drop both hands andthen lift them up to shoulderlevel. Breathe in. Fig 9Fig 8 Fig 910. Shou GongStep forward with the left foot so that it is next to the right foot, lowering your handsto your Dantian. Then lower them gently to your sides. As the arms drop, breathe out. Fig 10Raise your hands again to the sides, bringing them in over your head and loweringthem down the front of your body to the Dantian. The palms should face your body as theydrop down. Repeat one more time so you have done Shou Gong three times. Breathe naturallyas you do the movement.During the entire Jin Gang Walking Gong, you walk forward. At the beginning, youshould do the movements gently and relate them to the breathing, but remember everythingmust be done naturally. After a few months of regular practice you will find your whole bodymore open and your limbs stronger. Your Qi will flow better and you will feel more energetic.Fig 10Qi Magazine 17