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22/12/2023

Taking a break from posting to celebrate the holidays and recharge. See you again in the new year!

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22/12/2023

The Mushti Mudra is related to the Earth element and can be used in meditation to balance and strengthen the energy of the Stomach as well as the Liver.

To perform this mudra make a fist with each hand and place the thumb outside the fingers touching the ring finger.

Hold this posture for 15 minutes to help with acute digestive problems.

For chronic digestive problems and constipation use 3 times daily.

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21/12/2023

The Iron Bridge is an excellent exercise to strengthen the Stomach meridian. It is performed as follows.

1. Start by lying on the ground. Be sure that your lower back is in contact with the floor.

2. Raise your head and feet off the ground. Keep the legs straight. You may place the hands next to your hips or out to the sides of the body, whichever is more comfortable.

3. Hold this position for as long as comfortable and then relax. Repeat up to 3 times.

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20/12/2023

Today we will look at a simple exercise to purge and tonify the energy (Qi) of the Stomach

Step 1 - Start with the left palm placed on the Solar Plexus (Middle Dantian) and the right palm facing away from your body. Visualize the toxic energy flowing from the stomach thru the left hand and out the right hand. This is the purging part of the exercise.

Step 2 - Switch the position of the hands placing the right palm on the Solar Plexus and left facing the ground. Rotate your right palm from left to right in a circular motion 36 times. This is the tonifying part of the exercise.

Step 3 - Stop rotating the right palm on the Solar Plexus and place the left palm on top of right. Feel the warmth and energy (Qi) that was created from the rotations. Remain in this position for 2 minutes

Step 4 - Drop the hands to just below the belly button (Lower Dantian). Breath normally and remain in this position as long as you are comfortable. This is the closing part of this exercise.

This exercise can be used up to 3 times per day.

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19/12/2023

Located one hand's width below the patella (knee cap), acupuncture point Stomach 36 (Zu San Li, translation Leg 3 miles) is the most important point on the Stomach Channel.

It can be used to treat any disorder of the Stomach and is the most important point in supporting the Earth Element (Stomach and Spleen).

It was used in ancient times by travelers to restore tired legs to go an extra “3 miles”. Treatment of this point energizes the body and boosts the immune system.

It also helps digestive disorders and aids in the generation of Qi and Blood.

When stimulated regularly it is known to release an enzyme called Telomerase.

Telomerase is linked to the longevity and the aging process in the body so think of this point as your personal fountain of youth!

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18/12/2023

This week we will be looking at the Stomach meridian and ways to help keep the Stomach functioning in top condition.

This meridian is the Yang of the Earth Element and paired with last weeks meridian which was the Spleen (Yin Earth)

Below is information on the Stomach from a Classical Chinese Medicine standpoint.

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15/12/2023

The Rudra Mudra is related to the Earth element and can be used in meditation to balance and strengthen the energy of the Spleen.

To perform this mudra simply touch the tip of your thumb to the tip of the index finger and ring finger of the same hand while keeping the pinkie and middle finger straight.

Hold this posture for at least five minutes while breathing deeply and allow the energy to flow!

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14/12/2023

One movement that strengthens the Spleen Channel is the Open Toe Wide Leg Squat. This motion can be seen in the Qigong routine called the Yi Jin Jing as well as many other classical Qigong sets.

To perform this motion stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart and turn your toes out away from your body. Bend your knees and lower your body as far as you can comfortably. Pause at the bottom and then drive your body up to the starting position.

A general rule of thumb would be to perform 3 sets of 10 repetitions of this motion. This motion also has a synergistic effect benefitting the Kidney and Liver Channel (Triple Yin).

Another alternative is to hold a stance instead of moving all the way thru the motion. This stance can be seen in many Qigong routines and Martial Arts Forms.

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12/12/2023

Don’t forget your diet when balancing your spleen energy!

11/12/2023

This week we will take a look at the Spleen.

Keep in mind the Spleen meridian is responsible for tasks of both the Spleen and Pancreas in Chinese Medicine.

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08/12/2023

The Ksepana Mudra is related to the Metal element and can be used in meditation to balance and strengthen the energy of the Large Intestine and Lungs.

To perform this mudra start in a seated position and place the index fingers flat against each other while clasping the other fingers together and crossing the thumbs.

Point the index fingers down and breath deeply 9 times focusing on the exhaling breath. Then place the hands palm up on the thighs and relax completely for up to 5 minutes.

This mudra is used for elimination and should not be held too long during practice.

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