For all those who could not make it to the retreat, I wanted to share some tips on Qigong exercises that could be done in 5 minutes.
The first is bouncing. We did this after an hour of sitting, just bounce from the knees, no need to lift the heels. This helps balance the energy. When at work, I set my MS Outlook with a reminder in the morning, and when I get the popup reminders I do a few minutes of bouncing, and end with patting the tailbone. this is also good to help open up the lower body. Feels refreshing, too, after sitting all day.
The ending exercises can also be done separate from the 1/2 hour session. The head circles are good for opening up the C7 area, and can be done any time, even at a stop light.
Cupping arms is good for a cold. Patting the tail bone helps open up the lower body and can help with weight loss. Rubbing the stomach massages the internal organs.
Love and gratitude,
rj
