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qigong: pronunciation exercises
physical medicine

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qigong: pronunciation exercises


principle: pronouncing words during expiration conditions a new way of breathing
by associating breath with sounds, do this exercise sitting or standing

1. while exhaling pronounce syllables “wu”, “e”, “ah”
2. in the beginning hold each syllable for 5 to 6 seconds
3. gradually increase duration to 30-40 seconds
4. breaks are permitted; don't become fatigued

see also:
qigong: introduction
qigong: basic stance
qigong: essentials of breathing
qigong: overview and uses


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