Practicing qi gong is a great way to warm up the muscles and provide vital energy in the morning that will last throughout the day.
In this short qi gong routine, Master Shi Yan Lu demonstrates a special movements to not only provide energy, but also prepare the body for more intense martial arts training sessions.
Qi Gong has been used for centuries in the orient to increase health and longevity. Qi Gong is translated to mean “Life Energy Cultivation.”
The slow but intentional movements performed during a qi gong sessions help with the posture of the body, breathing, mindfulness, spirituality and also martial arts training.
Qi gong can be thought of as a combination of martial arts moves, stretches and meditation synchronized to breathing.
Check out the above video to see an excellent beginner warm up and qi gong routine.
