Releasing Tension in the Neck | Opening the Yuzhen Guan (Jade Pillow) скачать в хорошем качестве

Releasing Tension in the Neck | Opening the Yuzhen Guan (Jade Pillow)

Releasing Tension in the Neck Click "show more" below to see the full description of the exercise. This is part of the "laying the foundations for Neidan" series. Get in touch if you are interested in the course! Details below. Always practices in a safe space and consult a doctor if you are unsure. You take full responsibility for your practice! Opening the Yuzhen Guan (Jade Pillow) ----------------------------------------- Poor alignment of the neck is extremely common. Bad posture, tension in the shoulders and a head that juts forward of the body causes the muscles in the neck to become stiff and tight; this in turn causes compression of the cervical spine. This exercise aims to gently move and manipulate the neck to soften the muscles and ease compression. It is important to note that whilst compression is not good for the spine, neither is over stretching! Strained muscles cannot support the vertebrae effectively and can easily cause injury. Move slowly and mindfully. Preparation: Take the time to be aware of your posture. Whether you choose to do this exercise seated or standing, make sure the spine is long and open. Position the head on top of the neck and the neck on top of the shoulders. With a gentle lifting through the head, allow the rest of the body to feel as though it is hanging beneath. Pay particular attention to the easing and releasing through the neck and shoulders, without forcing or pushing. Part 1: Press the palms on the back and massage up either side of the spine as far as is comfortable. Without stopping, bring the hands under the armpits and continue up either side of the neck with the backs of the hands, leading with the fingertips. Rotate the hands to place the fingertips at the back of the head and base of the neck. Gently incline the head to the left. Drop the left elbow in and support the weight of the head with the left palm over the left ear. Raise the right elbow and press the thumb of the right hand on Yifeng point in the crevice behind the earlobe, the right fingertips at the base of the skull. Breathe out and release through the neck and shoulders. Return the head and neck to its upright position with the fingertips at the back of the head. Repeat this movement to the right. Part 2: Bend the head forward and down. Let the elbows sink down and come closer together. Breathe out and release through the neck and shoulders. Return the head and neck to its upright position with the fingertips at the back of the head. Part 3: Lift the head gently to turn the face upward. Support the back of the head with the fingers placing the thumbs on Yifeng points in the crevice behind the earlobe. Breathe out and release through the neck and shoulders. Return the head and neck to its upright position with the fingertips at the back of the head. Close: Breathing in, push the palms up above the head, gently stretching through the arms. Breathing out, allow the arms to relax and slowly move down to rest at the sides of the body. Ruyi School of Taijiquan & Qi Gong SUBSCRIBE to our channel if you're new here, it's FREE and helps us out, thank you if you have already! Tai Chi Your Life 🎵 GET IN TOUCH via our website: ruyischool.com or via Facebook:   / ruyiaberdeenshire   Follow us on Insta:   / ruyi.school   Website: ruyischool.com Twitter:   / ruyischool