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JIANGAN - 17 CHINESE WAND EXERCISES

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1. Stretching the Crane | 2. Sunrise & Sunset | 3. Peeling the Octopus | 4. Twisting the Snake | 5. Twitching the Dragon's Tail | 6. Bowing | 7. Greeting the Traveller | 8. Search for the hatchet | 9. Horse Stance on a Tightrope | 10. The Tiger Springs | 11. Rowing | 12. The Rocking Bear | 13. Tailor's Walk | 14. Rolling the Panda | 15. Raising the Bird's Wing | 16. Dragon Kicks | 17. Shoulder Shrugs


16. DRAGON KICKS

FIRST STAGE, YIN (BEGINNING)

Lay on the floor, on your stomach, grasping the wand with both hands close together in the centre, knuckles faced upwards, elbows about a 45 degree angle. Hold the head and chin up as far as comfortable and Keep legs straight (knees locked) and toes pointed.

Inhale Deeply

raise right leg a few inches.

Exhale Completely

slowly lower leg to the starting stage.

SECOND STAGE TO END (YANG)

Do this five times, going slightly higher each time, finishing at the Yang (end) position shown in the photo below. Then repeat the Yin-Yang positions as many times as you wish.

Repeat with the left leg.

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