The Eight Brocades
The Eight Brocades are a set of qigong exercises that originated in China and have been practiced throughout the world for thousands of years. Each movement focuses on a different meridian to improve the flow of qi throughout the body. If practiced routinely, this practice will improve your health significantly. Please give it a try for at least 90 days and you will be amazed at the benefits you will experience.
The Eight Brocades are most often considered a medical qigong exercise set. I would suggest that you do them each morning. Go at a pace and do the number of repetitions which matches your fitness and health level. Gradually, work up to eight repetitions of each movement. By completing these qigong movements, you should notice improved health, increased energy, reduced stress, a revitalized mind and body, improved balance, and an overall sense of well-being.
Start by standing with your feet shoulder width apart with knees relaxed. Place your hands just below your navel over the lower dantien (center of qi) and breath while rotating your hips. The lower dantien stores energy or qi. Visualize the energy or qi entering this area while you inhale then visualize the toxins being released as you exhale.