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6. The Dragon Scoops the Moon from the Ocean
 

 
  Qigong 
  Step 1

1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.

 
  Step 2

2. Bend down at the knee and pretend you are scooping something up with your left hand.

 
  Step 3

3. Make a scooping motion in front of your left foot.

 
  Step 4

4. Rise slowly while looking at your palm.

 
  Step 5

5. Continue looking at your palm as you rise.

 
  Step 6

6. When your hand is at chest level, turn your palm face down and look forward.

 
  Step 7

7. Slowly lower your hand back to your side.

 
  Step 8

8. Return to the original standing position.

 
  Step 9

9. Repeat with the other side. Continue alternating sides for five minutes.

 
  In Motion

   

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Last modified November 2, 2004. Adapted from the book Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Woman's Guide to Healing from Breast Cancer, by Dr. Nan Lu, O.M.D., M.S., L.Ac., with Ellen Schaplowsky. This site is for consumer educational use only. Never disregard, avoid, or delay in obtaining medical advice from your doctor or health provider because of something you have read on this site. Copyright © 2003-2008 Traditional Chinese Medicine World Foundation. All rights reserved.

 

 

:: Introduction

:: The Dragon Opens the Curtains

:: The Dragon Touches the Moon

:: The Dragon's Toe Dance

:: The Dragon Kicks Forward

:: The Dragon Kicks Backward

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