In the Daoist 12 Posture Qi Gong there is an exercise called Releasing the Heavenly Pillar which is how the Daoist refer to the spine. This simple exercise was developed in a sitting meditation posture but can also be performed sitting in a chair or standing. This simple exercise to assists the spine in releasing out of the pelvis. As I was practicing guitar this morning, I paused at one point and did this exercise three times in each direction while wearing my guitar. Not the ideal situation, but I do what I do.
Later I paused to inhibit my activity and direct my thinking with my current twist on the Alexander Technique Directions I mentioned in yesterdays post. Playing through a section I was working on, the thought to release the Heavenly Pillar arrived. As I noticed this thought I also noticed a release in my right arm and hand which was welcomed.
Would you be so kind to give the instructions for this Daoist exercise?
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