Preparation is the first step of the PERFECT Qigong system. Done well, it doesn’t just set up the session — it begins the healing process before the first movement is made.
The Four Elements of Preparation
- Safety first — Check that your practice space is clear: no sudden drops, no fragile objects, no furniture to bump into. This matters more than it sounds once energy flow begins.
- Walk around briskly — At least 30 paces. This signals to the body that practice is beginning — particularly useful if you’ve just climbed out of bed. Think of it as putting the needle on the record.
- Stand upright — Feet close together, nose, sternum, and belly button in a straight line.
- Stand balanced — 50% of your weight in each leg, and 50/50 between the balls and heels of your feet.
Why Posture Matters Before You Begin
Standing upright and balanced starts the qigong healing process immediately. Good posture means harmonious energy flow through the meridians can begin. Poor posture — the kind accumulated through desk work, screens, and slouching — creates physical blockages before practice has even started.
Simply correcting your posture at the start of every session is itself a small act of healing.
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