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Healthy Digestion is essential for a joyful, vibrant life. Master instructor Lee Holden has created a gentle sequence to stimulate the organs and balance metabolism. Lee will guide you through gentle, fluid Qi Gong movements to release stress, open vital energy pathways, and stimulate acupuncture spots. Not only will you improve your digestion, but your entire body will feel relaxed, alive, and invigorated!Qi Gong for Healthy Digestion will:    Energize the internal organs    Create a more efficient metabolism    Build a leaner, healthier body    Increase energy    Develop better assimilation of food    Heal digestive problems      Sequence of MovementsStanding    Knocking on the Door of Life       Brings energy to the internal organs, opens the low back,       and increases energy.    Deep Abdominal Breathing       Massages internal organs; clears stress and tension from the       body and digestive system.    Energy Belt Breathing       Massages the internal organs; strengthens the diaphragm,       lungs, and internal organs.    Fire Breathing       Increases metabolism, strengthens the digestive fire, and       energizes the organs.    Abdominal Circles       Soothes digestion, clears stress from digestive organs, and       brings circulation to the abdomen.    The Pump       Strengthens energy in the internal organs and in the digestive       tract.    The Arrow       Strengthens the legs and stretches the spine.    The Arrow: Stretch and Flow       Clears stress and tension from the body; improves flexibility       in the abdomen, chest, back, and hamstrings.    Qi Belt Flow       Relaxes the digestion, clears stress, and creates a feeling of       being centered.    Spreading the Feathers and Twist       Clears tension from the rib cage, opens the diaphragm, and       brings energy to the internal organs.    Shaking       Clears stress and tension, opens the joints, and relaxes the       internal organs.    Tree Swaying       Clears stress; relaxes the mind; brings energy to the liver, gall       bladder, and stomach.    Pebble in the Pond       Brings healing energy into the digestive system. Calms       emotional energy.    Turning the Wheel       Creates a feeling of being centered and balanced. Cultivates       digestive energy.    Centering       Relaxes the mind, balances emotions, and brings energy into       the digestive system.    Qi Ball Breathing       Meditative and energetic exercise to focus energy into the       lower abdomen and digestive system.Lying Down Face-Up    Deep Abdominal Breathing       Brings energy to the internal organs and relaxes the       diaphragm.    Breathing into the Ribs       Stretches the ribs, allows for deeper breathing, and brings       energy to all internal organs.    Hug Both Knees into the Chest       Opens the low back, massages the internal organs, and       facilitates peristalsis (healthy movement through the       intestines).    Hug One Knee to the Chest       Opens the hips, massages the internal organs, and facilitates       peristalsis.    Twist       Opens the low back and rib cage. Increases circulation and       energy to the internal organs.    Abdominal Massage       Clears tension and blockage through the abdomen. Promotes       healthy circulation and energy through all the internal organs.QiGong (pronounced “chee gong” and alternatively spelled as “qigong,” “qi gong,” or “chi kung”) is sometimes called “the new yoga” – but the practice dates back thousands of years to ancient China.The word “qi” (or “chi”) means “life force” or “vital energy of the body,” and “gong” means accomplishment or skill that is cultivated through steady practice. Qi Gong is specifically designed to cultivate the body’s vital energy, using it to heal and strengthen every system throughout the body. Thus, qi gong means “cultivating energy,” and it involves working with energy to strengthen and cleanse the body. Using these Qi Gong DVDs, CDs, and videos will improve your relaxation, reduce pain, and improve your health.