Morning Qigong Techniques & Exercises

The morning is one of the best times to do Qigong. It is a great opportunity to wake the body up naturally without the need for caffeine or other stimulants. In this article, we cover a variety of Qigong exercises you can do with your own hands that revolve around tapping and massaging the body’s energy points in order to stimulate energy and get the blood flowing. We also break down the mindset a Qigong practitioner takes to wake up and how to sustain the energy throughout the day.

Morning Qigong Exercises

The most popular Qigong exercises can be summarized as:

• Entering a positive, motivating state of mind.
• Massage the kidneys.
• Facial Rubbing based on key acupressure points.
• Tapping excises that stimulate acupressure points.
• Deep breathing.

Morning Mindset

When you wake up, think of something inspiring in your life or a goal you want to achieve for the day or week. This practice activates the heart’s energy and motivates you to get out of bed with purpose. Avoid springing out of bed too quickly to prevent a sudden rush of blood to the head. Express gratitude to the universe for what you have and ask for guidance and support for your intentions. Connecting with universal energy is crucial for deep Qigong practice and connection.

Hand and Face Rubbing

To start your day, vigorously rub your hands together to generate warmth. Then, rub your face several times. Energy points in the face connect to the brain and can help awaken your mind. You can repeat this exercise throughout the day if you feel sleepy.

Kidney Massage

Massage your kidneys by making circular motions 36 times in each direction. Since the kidneys are vital for overall vitality, stimulating them can boost your energy. You can also use the warmth from your hands to massage other parts of your body, particularly the knees and thighs.

Qigong Tapping Exercises

For Qigong tapping exercises, cup one arm with the other and tap from the shoulder area down to the wrist about nine times. Repeat this tapping on both the top and bottom areas of the arm, and then switch arms. Tap the side of your torso from top to bottom on both sides to activate the lungs. Next, tap the tailbone area and then the legs, starting from the thighs and working down. These tapping exercises activate the body’s main energy centers and enhance blood circulation.

Deep Breathing

A lot of these practices can be completed within 5 minutes. In fact, most of these only take less than one minute and can be combined as a 5 minute Qigong practice. These make for an easy morning routine as a result.

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