This Qigong routine is a replay of a previous class showing you a 40-minute Qigong morning practice. This is the perfect way to help relieve stiff muscles and joints in the morning, energise the body and wake up the mind. It was part of a live Qigong class I taught on Zoom.
This lesson was taught by myself, Dr. Janice Tucker, the founder of the Space To Relax Programme of Qigong video lessons.
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40-Minute Qigong Morning Practice – Introduction
If you have time and would like a longer Qigong morning practice than those I’ve previously shared with you then this could be perfect. Sometimes we only have time to practice for a few minutes in the mornings, in which case try the 10-Minute Morning Qigong Routine. However, it really is worth it now and then to spend a bit more time in nature and enjoy some quiet and peaceful early morning Qi! 🙂
40-Minute Qigong Morning Practice – Method
The list below is a reminder of the movements to refer to once you have watched the video. Once you are familiar with them this list will save you time and allow you to take your practice out into nature to enjoy!
- Begin by standing and performing a few abdominal breaths to bring yourself into the Qigong state.
- Tap the channels of Qi flow up and down the arms and legs.
- Face massage.
- Neck tilts and turns.
- Elbow press together with arms at shoulder height.
- Opening the Gate of Life (more details here).
- Leg lifts to the side to open the hip joint.
- Gentle groin opening.
- Squat while supporting knees with hands.
- Ankle circles.
- Point toes and flex feet.
- Consolidate your practice with a few abdominal breaths.
Additional Video Resources & Further Tips
In addition to this routine of Qigong for muscle and joint stiffness, you may find the routines listed below helpful.
- Opening the Gate of Life
- 3 Tips for Morning Qigong Exercise
- 10-Minute Qigong Morning Routine
- 30-Minute Qigong Routine
You’ll find many other live lesson replays on my blog page. Take a look at some of them to find methods that you can easily combine with this one. You can use the search box on the blog page to find any topics you are interested in.
What Can I Do Next?
If you’d like to take your practice to the next level with my structured, step-by-step Space To Relax Qigong programme of 50 video lessons accompanied by audio and PDF files with support from me every step of the way then click here.
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If you are new to Qigong you’ll probably find my Ultimate Guide To Health and Wellbeing With Qigong very helpful. It explains the origins and benefits of Qigong along with 10 beginner Qigong exercises to get you started.
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