Amber holding the Lower Embracing the Tree posture

2026 #2 Qigong Practice for Beginners Video

Today’s practice introduces the six healing sounds and the metal flow and posture associated with the Five Elements. My cats and some songbirds kept me company during the practice!

Set 1: Mobilizing

  • Tray of Teacups
  • Move the Body Like a River
  • Spinal Twist
  • Elephant Swings Its Trunk

Set 2: 6 Healing Sounds/Five Elements

  • Immortal Pushes the Stone
  • Buddha Holds Up the Earth
  • Lower Embrace the Tree

Set 3: Consolidating

  • Pulling Down the Sky
  • Bamboo in the Wind

Filmed in January 2026 in my backyard, East Austin, TX.


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