3 Best Qigong Moves for Fast Stress Relief

Feeling overwhelmed? Anxious? Fearful you won’t get all your tasks done? You are in the right place. Check out 3 of the best Qigong moves for immediate stress relief by scrolling down to watch the videos, or clicking the button below.

Body Tapping

Tapping or knocking on your body helps to:

  • Release muscle tension

  • Increase circulation

  • Allow Qi to flow freely through your meridians (energy pathways)

Duration: Tap on your body for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Shaking

Shaking your body helps you to:

  • Allow Qi to flow freely through your meridians (energy pathways)

  • Release pent up tension in your body

  • Increase circulation and oxygenate your muscles

Duration: Shake for at least 1 minute, or until you feel a sense of calm.

Parting the Clouds

“Parting the Clouds” is a gentle Qigong move that helps you:

  • Clear unhelpful thoughts or emotions that aren’t serving you

  • Find creative solutions to problems

  • Lift your spirits, no matter what you’re facing

Duration: Do this for at least 3 repetitions on each side.

Bonus: Pressing the Palms

“Pressing the Palms” is a Qigong breathing exercise helps you to:

  • Activate your body’s “Relaxation Response”

  • Turn off the fight-or-flight response

  • Stay calm, grounded, and focused

Duration: Do this for at least 3 repetitions.

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