Qigong is one of the branches of the ancient Chinese doctrine of controlling the energy of the body and its harmonization with the surrounding world. Translated from Chinese, qigong means teaching about the management of "qi", and "qi" means strength and vitality. Today, it is becoming increasingly popular to lose weight with the help of Chinese Qigong gymnastics, although this does not appear as the primary goal of the direction.
People who practice qigong note that they really have a feeling of their own vital energy, in other words, their perception of the world is changing. You begin to breathe in full breast and in a literal and figurative sense. Is it worth mentioning that the Chinese breathing gymnastics Qigong calms and pacifies the nervous system, after training it gives an impression of absolute order, both inside (in the head) and in the environment. As for Chinese gymnastics Qigong for weight loss, there are several special exercises. Their action is directed, first of all, to the abdominal cavity, to eliminate the feeling of hunger. They are also favorable for the spine, because the Chinese gymnastics Qigong calls the spine the human axis, around this axis our small world is spinning. The spine is, indeed, a very important aspect, both in traditional and eastern medicine. And very important aspect of all exercises is pacification, since only a clear mind can go through the restrictions in nutrition and withstand physical exertion.
Qigong Exercises
- Frog lifting waves. IP - lying on the floor, legs bend in the knees, one hand is placed on the lower abdomen, the other on the chest. At the inhalation, we draw the breast upward, pulling the chest down as we exhale. It is necessary to stretch the stomach to its own limit, there may be unpleasant feelings at the beginning of training, then it is necessary to exclude the exercise for several days. Hands and chest move in the tempo of the wave. Breathing is slightly slower than in everyday life. This exercise of Chinese Qigong gymnastics is done whenever a feeling of hunger occurs. 40 repetitions will relieve the desire to eat.
- Lotus. Sitting on the floor cross your legs, put your hands in the mudra. The right palm on the left, the thumbs closed, the bones rest against the hips. They closed their eyes, imagined the most pleasant moment in life. We focus on breathing, it must be smooth, deep and inaudible. Pay attention to the exhalation: the chest can hardly move, there is no sound. We leave this exercise after 10 minutes. Hands clenched into fists, open our eyes and stretch. I rubbed my hands 10 times, "combed my hair" 5 times.