Lifting the Sky
A seated qigong move: raise the arms overhead on the in-breath, float them down on the out-breath. 4 times.
How to do it
- Start with your hands in your lap.
- Breathe in: raise your arms overhead, palms toward the ceiling.
- Look ahead, not up.
- Breathe out: float your arms down out to the sides.
How many 4 times
Gentler version
Raise your arms to shoulder height only.
Who should skip this or take care
Lower your arms if you feel shoulder pain or light-headed.
Read the safety check if you have a heart, bone or joint condition.
Common mistake
Looking up at the hands. Keep your eyes ahead to protect your neck.