Somatic Movement

Joint Rotation Links

Standing Snake Body

Stand in Wuji with legs apart. Do the movement slowly.  Do not make a big movement and keep the collarbone, shoulder, and ribcage stable. If there is any pain at any point, stop the movement. if you have a recent injury, begin at 40% of your maximum movement. As you do the movements slowly, you are mindfully noticing how the connective tissues stretch around the ribcage and spine. Focus on moving the bottom of the ribcage. It will not move very much in the beginning. Focus on doing the movement correctly, rather than making a big movement. Move the right side of the ribcage forward and the left side of the ribcage will move backward. then move the left side forward and the right will move backward. This continuous motion will create a figure 8 movement in the ribs. Let the shoulders relax and hold the arms forward and let the motion of the ribcage move the arms and palms. Do the movement small at first since the ribcage needs time and practice to make a larger movement. the palms will move in a circular motoin as if washing a counter top.  Repeat 3,6 or 9 times in one direction and the do the same number of reps in the other direction.  If there is any pain in any part of the movement, stop or make the rotation smaller so there is no pain. By consistent practice most people will be able to gain full range of motion and help open up the space inside the torso where the organs and endocrine system are. There is quite a bit more to mention… neck is relaxed…helping to loosen the glue that builds up in between the organs allowing more blood flow, nervous system and Qi to move and with practice you will make the organs healthier. These are only short descriptions on how to do the movements more correctly. Working with me will give you a more complete and accurate way to train and i can do corrections.

Hips face forward. When you do any of these movements, have the tip of your tongue touch the upper pallet behind the front teeth. Regular practice will help release tension on a regular basis so it does not build up. Range of motion in the spine and ribcage will increase safely over time.

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