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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


7. GREETING THE TRAVELLER

FIRST STAGE: YIN (BEGINNING)

Feet close together, hold the wand in wide grip on back of shoulders, arching the back slightly backward, legs straight, knees locked, chin up, head tilted back, eyes looking up at all times. Look at ceiling or sky directly above. Inhale deeply

Exhale Completely

Slowly and bend forwards from the hips a few inches, keeping the back arched and head high.

Inhale Deeply

Return to beginning stage.

SECOND STAGE TO END (YANG)

Repeat as above, extending a little further forward each time. By the Yang (end) position bend to point shown in the photo below.

Then repeat the Yin-Yang positions as many times as you wish.

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