I moved this post as I have updated it.
My qigong and taiji master taught me a form of qigong to improve blood circulation and boost the body's immune system.
Updated 25 Jul 2009 :
Before beginning, lift the tip of the tongue to touch the palate (roof of the mouth) and hold it in that position until the end of the session. This is normally done in qigong and taiji practice.
Stand with both feet parallel to each other and apart according to the shoulder's width.
Knees slightly bent.
Chin slightly down so that the head and neck is in a straight line and the head is not tilted back.
Raise both arms to about waist level and extended forward. Spread out the fingers of both hands and always ensure that the middle fingers are fully stretched.
Lean the body slightly forward (at the hips) so that the weight is on the front part of the soles, and no weight is on the heels. If this is done correctly, the calf muscles will feel the strain. Make sure the toes are spread out and not curled up.
Visualise the 'qi' from the soles moving up the body, to the neck, the head, then down to the nose, the chin, to the 'tan dian' (acupoint about 3 finger-width below the navel), and down to the heels again. Continue doing this visualisation of the 'qi' moving up and down, like in a circuitous course, from the soles all the way up the back to the head and down the front to the soles again.
Hold this position for 20 minutes. The whole body is expected to perspire.
Do this everyday. Start with 10 minutes initially if one cannot hold this position for 20 minutes, for example, weak legs.
Updated 25 Jul 2009 :
Note : I felt this helps bowel movements too. Try doing it and find out yourself.
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