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6) Reaching Down to Dissipate Disease -  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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  • Palms resting on the buttocks.
  • Exhale
  • Begin to bend down. When bending, begin with the head, then the shoulders, then chest and soon. So your back bends in a rolling motion and doesn't place any strain on itself.
  • DO NOT BEND FROM THE WAIST! OK!

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  • Let the hands slide down the backs of the legs as you bend.
  • Bend down as far as is comfortable.
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  • Inhale
  • Begin to stand upright, using the same rolling movement with the spine.
  • Once upright, rise up onto the toes.
  • Briefly hold your breath and imagine your body is full of Qi.
  • Repeat.
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7) Punching with Angry Gaze to Increase Qi and Strength -  Chinese medicine states that the eyes and a feeling of anger stimulate the liver. This helps it purify toxins and spread healing Qi more efficiently. If you aren't up to being angry, substitute it for an intense, focused gaze.

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  • Both hands in fists, palm upward on the hips.
  • Elbows are pulled back behind the body.
  • Eyes are looking intensely forward.
  • Punch slowly with the left hand, rotating the fist so it is palm down at the end of the punch.
  • Do not lock the joints when you punch.
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  • Leave a bit of a bend in the elbow.
  • Pull the arm back to the starting position.
  • Punch with the other arm.
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  • Repeat, punching with one arm, then the other.
  • Co-ordinate the breathing with the movements however feels natural.
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