Diana,
I have always just done it till i feel like the energy is placed nicely in my body. I don't take 10 minutes though & i've never done them over and over.
I think it's supposed to place harvest the qi by distributing it evenly thruout our bodies. The cupping of the hands and patting does this.
I also got into all kinds of back problems w/ that one motion at the end of the harvesting. I only do it gently. Also the 2 w/ the swinging of the arms. I do it gently also.
I'm sure Sandy or Gallen will also answer you w/ additional comments.
[This message has been edited by Margaret (edited August 27, 2002).]
