The “Three Intentful Corrections,” mentioned in my last post, are an essential starting point for every Qigong practice session.
We align ourselves with the forces of heaven and earth, take some deep abdominal breaths and stay present with whatever arises in the present moment.
Proper alignment means having spine erect but relaxed, knees slightly bent, head centered, and shoulders straight but relaxed. The theory is that energy flows more smoothly in a straight line, so the better your posture, the more efficient your chi flow.
Good posture may not be a cure all, but it does help correct bad habits that often lead to chronic aches, pains and fatigue.