How often do we give ourselves a promise to take care of our own health, but for some reason we break our own word! Perhaps this is because we simply could not choose for ourselves our path to a healthy life? You must admit that there are such active natures who cannot live without movement for a second, but there are slow persons who fall into a stressful state from the mere thought that life is movement. And for them it’s impossible to pick up the general rhythm of existence, they must each go their own way.
The same can be said about the process of losing weight. There can be no general system, or rather, there cannot be a universal system that is equally effective for every inhabitant of the planet. Therefore, it is worth paying attention to existing methods of losing weight and improving the body and, perhaps, through trial and error, find your way to health.
The topic of this article is the wellness system of qigong for weight loss. This technique is very popular in the East, and among other representatives of mankind it finds its admirers. Who knows, perhaps it is for you that qigong is the very path, following which you can achieve harmony with your own body and the world around you.
What is qigong for weight loss? This is an ancient Chinese healing system, the purpose of which is spiritual and physical renewal, self-improvement, strengthening the body and achieving harmony. I must say that losing weight is only a link in the chain of positive changes that occur with a person following the rules of qigong. All changes, first of all, are connected with “qi” - “internal energy, life force”. Therefore, the qigong system also means the ability to control breathing and internal energy.
Existence of excess weight is a signal of disharmony of body functions. Combining special exercises and deep breathing, you can free yourself from excess, establish normal functioning of the body and achieve harmony with your own "I". In the light of the foregoing, we denote the term qigong for weight loss as a whole health system aimed at transforming the soul and body.
The qigong system is a combination of a special diet and gymnastics that allow a person to cultivate their own qi. The advantage of this system is that it is available to people of different age categories and does not include any strict prohibitions and restrictions.
In the world there are many admirers of the qigong system for weight loss. The reviews speak for themselves: practitioners of the ancient Chinese methodology get rid of the chronic diseases that have plagued them for many years of life. They note extraordinary flexibility and lightness in the body, talk about powerful energy that helps them cope with everyday troubles and achieve harmony with the world. In a word, impressive.
According to the Qigong postulates, rational (rational) nutrition is a harmonious combination of five different tastes: sour, spicy, sweet, bitter and salty. This also includes the ability to listen carefully to the needs of your body. Masters of the ancient Chinese wellness system advise replacing soy meat, stop eating four hours before bedtime, and this, in fact, is all about food. They argue that if you follow these tips, your appetite should soon decline.
The qigong system for weight loss advises before eating (in about two minutes) to perform a breathing exercise that activates the metabolism process. The stomach requires much more oxygen than other organs and tissues in the body. Almost all of our body’s energy is generated from the combination of “oxygen + nutrition”. Therefore, breathing is one of the most important components in the qigong system.
So, put your hands on the lower abdomen, take a couple of deep slow breaths and exhalations (the exercise takes about 90 seconds, during which you need to concentrate on the process of inhaling-exhaling). Now inhale and blow on a powerful exhale all the air, while you should feel that the stomach sticks to the spine. Perform this exercise for about thirty seconds, with each inhalation-exhalation, gaining momentum as much as possible.
After eating, you will also need to take two minutes to complete the exercises. A full stomach needs energy to digest its contents. For this massage is suitable: put your hands on the lower part of the chest (where the stomach is located), perform circular movements with your hands (50-100 times).
Stimulation of the auricles can be very useful. It turns out that the auricles are closely related to the nervous system, in particular, with excessive craving for food. Therefore, if you want to deceive your appetite, it is enough to massage your ears, clasping the auricle with your thumb and forefinger.
Now let's talk about physical exercises, which are also an integral part of the health complex. So, qigong gymnastics for weight loss.
There are three basic exercises: frog, wave and lotus.
Frog (exercise helps reduce appetite)
While sitting on a chair, firmly press your feet to the floor, legs are shoulder width apart, the angle between the thigh and lower leg is 90 degrees. Clutching your left hand into a fist, grab it with your right hand. With your elbows on your knees, tilt your torso forward, lower your forehead onto your hands, open your eyes. Inhale and exhale through the mouth at a slow pace. Relax the abdominal muscles by inhaling through the nose, tighten and inflate the stomach, after a few seconds, repeat the exhalation, as described. Perform three times a day for fifteen minutes.
After you complete the exercise, sit for a few seconds with your eyes closed.
Wave (exercise with acute hunger)
Lie on your back, bend your legs at an angle of 90 degrees, press your feet firmly to the floor. Point one hand to the chest area, put the other on your stomach. As you inhale, retract your stomach; as you exhale, inflate your stomach and retract your chest. The number of repetitions is 40 times. After completing the exercise lie down for a couple of seconds with your eyes closed.
Lotus (exercise stimulates metabolism and restores strength)
Sitting, cross your legs, put your hands with your palms up, resting your wrists on your hips. Straighten your back, slightly open your eyes. For five minutes, alternate deep even breaths. Then concentrate on the inspiration process, trying to perform it as deeply and silently as possible. Perform five minutes, after which return to your usual breathing (10 minutes). Complete the exercise in the same way as the first two.
Particularly effective Chinese wellness technique in combination with acupuncture.
Exercises from the qigong system are contraindicated for pregnant women, people with problems in the work of the heart, blood vessels, liver and kidneys. The system is not recommended for those who feel weak and dizzy.