Qigong, Tai Chi and Meditation for Joint Health - 45 Minutes

Learn essential Qigong, Tai Chi, and meditation techniques focused on joint health in this 44-minute wellness session from the Dana-Farber Zakim Center. Master correct sitting alignment while practicing deep breathing techniques that oxygenate different areas of the lungs through "North, South, East, and West" breathing patterns. Explore the Lower Energy Center visualization to quiet the mind and activate the body's energetic system. Practice joint-specific exercises including Emperor/Empress Position, Wind Moves the Golden Wheat, Wrist Rotation, Weaving the Silk, finger movements, ankle rotations, and Coiling Chi Kung joint massage. Discover how to use the Power of the Mind to massage joints and relax surrounding muscles, working with ligaments to release tension and boost the energetic system. Benefit from exercises that can be performed sitting, standing, or lying down, all designed to promote physical and mental relaxation, improve circulation, and remove stagnant energy for enhanced joint health and overall wellness.