Metal Element: Autumn Qigong Tuning

YIN YANG BREATH minimum 9 times, optimal 21 TIMES

To begin the White Crane Breathing Tuning, we start with the yin-yang breath a minimum 9 times and optimally 21 TIMES. This breathing position is to receive the qi energy passing between Heaven and Earth, it is the same breathing as in the beginning of the tai chi form and in Roots and Branches Five-Element Qigong.

WHITE CRANE STRETCHES ITS WINGS

We now become the crane, standing on one leg with our arm raised. We are held up by a golden thread to the heavens, and we feel very secure standing on one foot on the Earth. This is the same position as in the tai chi form (often called White Stork Spreads its Wings) but here we switch from one leg to the other.

Each crane will work at its own pace, feeling the air bringing the qi to every part of the body. Conclude when you feel each lung has expanded fully and has brought a sensation of qi, which can be a tingling sensation to the fingers, toes and any area of the body.

Repeat for a minimum of 5 minutes. You may extend this longer. The goal is to experience the filling of the lungs and the feeling of qi throughout the body. In this way, while there is a minimum, you are unlimited as to time or breaths.

JADE WALK

Take a beautiful walk with one hand up receiving the inspiration of heaven. The other hand is to the side facing down as if on a column of air. When the upper hand goes towards the earth, you release any heaviness or anything that you no longer need.

Imagine walking on a riverbed of smooth jade stones. Walk for as long as necessary to experience your self-worth. This experience might take some time, but let the breath lead the way.

THROAT STROKING

Follow the video for indications. Let the palms of your hands alternately touch the sides of your throat 49 times.

KNEE MASSAGE

Sit down and put your palms on top of your knees. Turn your fingers towards the insides of your kneecap and let the palms of the hands go around your kneecap for 49 times, which is the optimal number to achieve the flow of qi around the knees. If you have particular issues with your knees, do the 49 circles three times in an hour.

YIN YANG BREATH minimum 9 times, optimal 21 TIMES

Let the breath lead the way

Suggestion: Let your family and or friends know about the tuning so that they can see the videos, and join in. You could set up your own group to enjoy relaxing safely together as you do the tuning.