17/01/2026
The Lungs in Balance and Imbalance
When Lung energy is balanced, a person embodies serenity, integrity, courage, and vitality.
When it is deficient, a person may become prone to sadness, nostalgia, melancholy, depression, and a general decline in spirit.
In Chinese medicine, the Lungs and the Large Intestine are paired organs. An imbalance in one will inevitably affect the other, highlighting their interconnected function.
Qigong Exercise for the Lungs
This practice helps to clear stagnant energy, release stored grief, and strengthen the Lung system.
Instructions:
Posture: Sit comfortably with a straight spine.
Inhale: Breathe in softly and deeply through your nose, slowly raising your arms in front of you (as shown in the diagram). As you inhale, gently recall a profound sorrow, loss, or sadness from your life—an emotion you are ready to release.
Exhale: Slowly lower your arms while exhaling through slightly parted teeth. As you exhale, produce the Lung healing sound: a long, fine, whispered "SSSSSSSS."
Visualize: At the end of the exhalation, briefly visualize your lungs glowing with a bright, clean, white light. Allow a soft, gentle smile to form.
Repetition: Complete this cycle for ten breaths. Practice this sequence twice daily.
Guidance for Practice:
Begin by making the "SSS" sound audibly. With practice, transition to a subvocal whisper—so soft that only you can perceive it. As you exhale and sound, feel or imagine any excess heat, stagnant energy, sorrow, grief, or pain being compressed and expelled from the tissues surrounding your lungs. Ensure your exhalation is gentle yet complete.
Benefits:
This exercise is beneficial for alleviating depression, managing colds and flu, relieving asthma, and easing toothache. It aids in calming the mind, controlling impulsive urges, and supporting efforts to quit smoking. Furthermore, it is excellent for dissolving fears related to the future and mortality. Through regular practice, you can release deep-seated grief, dispel negative thought patterns, and cultivate a more resilient and uplifted state of being.
Source: "Chinese Medicine - Healing Techniques" | Adapted from César Ramírez
