Opening the "Shenshu" (Kidney Point) & "Mingmen" (Life Gate) Exercise
Movement Instructions:
Stance: Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, sink your qi into the dantian (lower abdomen).
Hand Position: Make loose fists and press the knuckles firmly against the Shenshu acupoints (1.5 inches beside the second lumbar vertebra).
Inhale & Arch Back:
Inhale deeply while gently engaging the pelvic floor (lifting the perineum).
Let the head lead as you slowly arch your upper body backward to the maximum comfortable limit.
Hold for 2 seconds at the peak position.
Exhale & Return:
Slowly exhale as the head leads the upper body back to the upright standing position.
Repetition:
One full breath (inhale + exhale) = 1 repetition.
Perform 10 reps per set, 1 set in the morning and 1 in the evening.
Health Benefits:
Corrects Poor Posture – Helps reduce rounded shoulders and hunched back.
Relieves Neck & Shoulder Tension – Alleviates stiffness from prolonged sitting or screen use.
Enhances Cardiopulmonary & Digestive Function – Promotes deeper breathing and supports gut health.
Improves Spinal Health – Benefits cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae.
Slows Thymus Gland Degeneration – Supports immune function by stimulating the chest region.
Strengthens Kidneys & Bones – Reinforces lower back vitality and musculoskeletal resilience.
(Note: "Shenshu" (BL23) and "Mingmen" (GV4) are key TCM acupoints linked to kidney energy and life force.)
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