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Step 1
Through concentration of the mind and regulating mental activities, qigong can improve the health of the heart-qi, a state that can be manifested as an even, gentle, but strong pulse, with a rosy and lustrous complexion.
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In the theory of Chinese medicine, the liver stores the blood and is in charge of certain mental activities such as planning. Depression and bad mood may cause stagnation of the liver-qi, while anger may damage the liver functions. Through relaxation and tranquilization training, qigong can help stabilize the emotions. Through calming down the hyperactive liver-yang and clearing away liver-fire, qigong can help one have better mood, and heal ailments.
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Step 3
Qigong can also strengthen the transportation and transformation functions of the spleen. The practice of abdominal breathing can help strengthen the movement of the diaphragm. Such training massages the stomach, which also improves the digestive function of the stomach.
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Qigong can also strengthen the function of the lung. The breathing exercise can help one inhale the essential qi of the heaven and earth, and exhale the turbid qi from inside the body. Such inhalation can enrich the genuine qi, and improve the smooth circulation of qi and the blood around the whole body.
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When a practitioner uses the mind to guide qi downward to the Dantian (Elixir Field) area through deep and long abdominal breathing, the functions of the lung and kidney can both be strengthened. According to Chinese medicine, the kidneys are located in the lumbar regions and contain “the gate of life” inside.
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Step 6
Through the breathing exercise and mind concentration, qigong practice enables the sufficient maintenance of yang-qi in the gate of life. Such practice also allows keeping the warmth in the spleen, the nourishment of five organs, the sufficient absorption of nutrients, the smooth transportation of air, and the growth of yang-qi. All of these effects help strengthen the whole constitution.
