This last qigong exercise is an ancient meditation posture. Of all the qigong exercises, this is the most powerful. If you only have time to practice one movement, practice this one.

Begin by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent. Raise your arms to chest level, and make two fists. Point your thumbs toward each other about six inches in front of you. You can relax your arms, but keep your hands at this height.

Now relax. Take a few deep breathes. Close your eyes, and imagine you are a dragon standing between heaven and earth. Hold this posture as long as you can.

That's all there is to it. On one hand, it is easy, because there is no movement to learn. On the other hand, it is difficult to do "nothing," to let your mind be peaceful.

When you first begin practicing, you may find it difficult to hold this posture, even for only a few minutes. In general, you should stand in this position for at least three minutes. You only begin building energy after the posture becomes difficult to hold, so push through any initial discomfort. The longer you maintain this posture, the more energy you are building. Really challenge yourself. No other exercise will do more to help you heal.