Both exercises are about moving energy and also removing blockages, mental and physical. By moving your hands in and out in the Breathing of the Universe, you open up blockages in your entire body. Forming of Yin and Yang opens the energy channels.
Many people experience blocks that can affect their learning and PhotoReading. Negative beliefs about themselves, lack of confidence, stress, or a sense of urgency...all of which Spring Forest Qigong can help to remove.