Balancing Overall Energy – ‘Single Fish’

When our overall health is good and there are no major energy imbalances, we should still practice the ‘Single Fish’ to maintain good stamina and energy levels, by regulating the body’s Yin and Yang balance. This palm position should be practiced when all meridians are free of symptoms. Long-term practice will result in a strong body, extraordinary force and increased sensory awareness. The energy located in the abdomen (Dantian) is developed and increased, sustaining the entire body.

Direction: An equal number of steps in each direction (clockwise and anti-clockwise).

Breathing: Inhale when moving anti-clockwise. Exhale when moving clockwise.

Recommended Number of Steps: A minimum of 100 in each direction (with a total of 200 steps)

Releasing Excessive Energy Overall – ‘Seven Stars’

This palm is practiced when the physical body is in good balance but you feel you have an excess of energy. This usually happens when you experience accelerated emotions (such as anger or excitement), or when ingested food has created an excess of energy within the physical body. This is a special exercise for venting excessive Yang energy. At the same time, it refines the Yin energy to balance with Yang.

Direction: Clockwise.

Breathing: Exhale with every step.

Recommended Number of Steps: A minimum of 100.

Increasing Overall Energy Levels – ‘Hold the Moon in Your Arms’

This palm is practiced when the physical body is in good balance but you feel you are deficient in Yang energy. This usually happens when the physical body is tired, due to an overworked digestion, overthinking, draining emotions or lack of sleep.

Direction: Anti – Clockwise.

Breathing: Inhale with every step.

Recommended Number of Steps: A minimum of 100.