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3. The Dragon's Toe Dance
 

 
  Qigong 
  Step 1 

1. Rest your hands on your lower back with your fingers pointing toward your spine. Shift your weight to your right leg.

 
  Step 2

2. Lift your left leg so your toes touch the floor.

 
  Step 3

3. Make a circle with your knee. Start by swinging your left leg outward so your knee points to the side. Keep your toes on the floor.

 
  Step 4

4. Continue the circle so your knee is directly behind you, keeping your toes on the floor. At this point, your leg will be stretched straight behind you, your heel almost touching the floor.

 
  Step 5

5. Continue the circle so your knee crosses in front of you.

 
  Step 6

6. Repeat for one minute, then switch to the other leg.

 
  In Motion

Repeat for five minutes.

       

Tips: This exercise should be done smoothly and slowly. Each circling movement should take about two seconds.

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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.

 

 

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:: The Dragon Opens the Curtains

:: The Dragon Touches the Moon

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:: The Dragon Kicks Backward

:: The Dragon Scoops the Moon From the Ocean

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