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3) Raise Each Arm to Regulate the Spleen- This exercise stretches the arms and opens and closes the ribs. It also massages the stomach and spleen, increasing their functionality.

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  • Feet parallel, shoulder width apart.
  • Right hand is resting on the top of the head, palm up.
  • Left hand is at the bottom of the rib cage, palm down.
  • It is your choice whether you breath in or out with each move, but ensure to co-ordinate the breathing with the arm stretching.

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  • Push the palms away from each other, extending the arms in the direction the palm is facing.
  • With the arms still extended, circle them at the sides of the body to switch their places.
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  • The hands have now switched places and you back at the first position.
  • Repeat from side to side.
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4) Looking Behind to Cure Fatigue and Distress -  This exercise is good for working and loosening the neck muscles, improving posture (particularly the spine), stimulates cerebral blood circulation and improves vision.

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  • Arms hanging naturally at the side of the body.
  • Slightly flex the wrists.
  • Begin turning the head slowly from side to side.
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  • The eyes can either look in the same direction as the head, or continue in the direction the head is turning to look over the shoulder.
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  • Co-ordinate the breathing however feels natural.
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5) Bending Over, Wagging the Tail to Calm Heart-Fire -  This exercise aids in depleting excess "fire" cause by stress and over-work (I'm so over-worked  I have to do this exercise for half my waking hours to notice any benefit). It also helps restore balance to the heart and nervous system.

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  • Begin from the horse stance with the hands on the hips/thighs with the thumbs pointing backwards.
  • Inhale and turn the waist toward one thigh.
  • Bend down toward that thigh and begin exhaling.
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  • Swing slowly toward the other thigh whilst still bent over.
  • The body motion should be like a pendulum.
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  • When the body is over the other thigh, begin to slowly straighten the back.
  • As you rise up begin inhaling.
  • Continue inhaling as you return to centre, and the starting position.
  • Repeat to the other side.
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