Benefits of Taiji Qigong - Shibashi

REGULATING THE BREATH: Maintains & balances the blood pressure to regulated breathing, strengthens kidney, calms nerves, and alleviates knee problems. OPENING THE CHEST: Releases contraction in the "upper-Burner", balancing front & back, left & right. Benefits condition of: Insomnia, hypertension & relieves mental fatigue. DANCE WITH THE RAINBOW: Effective in regulating blood pressure, aids digestion, alleviates gastric ulcer, shoulder pain & reduces fat around the waist area. CIRCLE ARMS / SEPARATE CLOUDS: Builds strength in the waist, legs, lungs & kidneys. Increases vital energy. Effectively treats duodenum disorders, dizziness, palpitations & shortness of breath. ROLLING THE ARMS/ FWD & BK: Effective for releasing contraction & stagnation of the chest, upper back & shoulders; asthmatic & bronchial conditions & relieving muscular fatigue. Returns vigour to the legs. ROW THE BOAT AT LAKES CENTER: Relieves pain in the waist & legs. Strengthens digestive system, alleviates Intestinal & gastric disorders. Opens up back & shoulders. ROLL THE BALL FROM SHOULDER: Calms nerves & relieves stress. Restores energy with "balanced feeling" inside. Induces rest & sound sleep TURN & GAZE @ THE MOON: Accelerates circulation in waist, improving digestion, reducing fat deposits, intestinal & gastric ulcers. Eliminates fatigue in the loins. TWISTING TO PUSH THE PALMS: Accelerates blood/oxygen circulation to the far ends of the 4 limbs, governed by the Spleen, strengthening the spleen & reducing blood clots in the brain. Benefits stomach & relieves waist & leg pain. CLOUDY HANDS: Accelerates the blood/oxygen & vital energy through out the whole body. Benefits gastric ulcer, indigestion & rheumatic arthritis. SCOOP THE OCEAN/LOOK AT THE SKY: Increases strength & flexibility in the waist & thighs. Regulates & improves blood circulation, calms & balances the nervous system. PUSHING THE WAVES: Unifies the rhythms of the mind & body, strengthens lower body support, waist/legs, relieves high blood pressure, knee weakness & chaotic breathing patterns. FLYING DOVE/SPREADS WINGS: Effective for relieving strain & weakness in the chest & back. Use in treatment of indigestion, liver & gastric disorder. EXTEND ARM/PUNCH WITH FIST: Relieves mental strain & stress. Extends blood/oxygen/energy to the hands. Expands lung capacity. WILD GOOSE FLYING: Recommended for kidney disorders, dizziness, low blood pressure. Strengthens spleen & kidney, regulates blood pressure. ROTATING WHEEL: Builds great strength & flexibility in the waist & abdomen. Promotes circulation of blood & vital energy; cures loin muscle fatigue & restores energy.

STEPPING WHILE BOUNCING BALL: Relieves mental tension & body fatigue. Balances left/right brain & so soothes the nervous system. Opens the sensory response supporting the ability to "balance by feeling". PRESS PALMS/SMOOTH THE CHI: Balances the flow & rhythm of the breath/blood/energy, front to back, left to right, up to down, inside to outside.