6 Anti-Aging Exercises That

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If you are after perfect physical, mental, and spiritual harmony, you
might be able to find it in Qigong, the Chinese technique that combines
very particular physical and meditative exercises. Famous Taoist
Master Mantak Chia believes that practicing these exercises
on a regular basis may not only improve your physical and mental
health but may even prolong an active lifestyle.
We at Bright Side are always open to learning new things and we want
to share some of the most popular Qigong exercises with you.

1. Breathing
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The Masters believe that breathing with a particular technique can
improve your general wellbeing and prolong your life.
 Inhale slowly through your nose and hold for 1-2 seconds;
 Add another small inhale to fill the lungs to the fullest capacity;
 Hold for 1-2 seconds and exhale through your mouth. Exhale long
and slow.
This breathing technique balances the entire body and slows down the
aging process significantly.

2. Warming up
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Warming up is very important. This is a preparation step and you
should never skip it.
 Relax your body completely;
 Slightly bend your knees and try to distribute the weight evenly
onto both of your legs;
 Start swinging your arms forward and backward and then from
side to side.

3. Strengthening the kidneys and back

This exercise strengthens your back and also stimulates the kidney
function.
 Stand straight with your feet together or just shoulder-width
apart and point your toes forward.
 Slowly bend forward and down, without bending your knees;
 Look up and try to reach the floor. If you do it right, you should
feel your waist muscles stretching;
 Stay in this position for 10 seconds, then slowly go back to the
initial position;
 Repeat 6 times.
 4. Straightening the back

This exercise corrects your posture and improves your vision,

strengthens and straightens the back, and improves the circulation
of oxygen in the blood.
 Stand straight and slowly move your head back;
 Stay in this position for 15 seconds and take deep breaths;
 Slowly return your head to the initial position;
 Repeat 6 times and do this exercise a few times a day.
 5. Stress relief exercise

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This exercise relaxes the whole body.
 Stand with your feet double shoulder-width apart;
 Raise your hands to your chest with your palms facing the chest;
 Fully extend one arm;
 Bring your hands back to your chest;
 Return to the initial position;
 Repeat on each side 6 times.
 6. Stretching the back

This exercise is called “2 hands pushing the sky” and it increases the
lungs’ capacity, provides the body with energy, and improves the
function of the liver, the kidneys, the stomach, and the intestines.
 Stand straight and lock your hands in front of you;
 Inhale and slowly raise your hands over your head with your
palms facing up;
 At the same time, rise onto your toes. Exhale and slowly lower
your hands to the initial position;
 Repeat 6 times.
Have you heard about Qigong before? Tell us in the comments what
you think about it. And share this article with your friends and family
so that they can have a long, active, and healthy life.