Chinese Health Exercises
I personally recommend these exercises to you — Sergei Veretennikov, author of the “Your Yoga” website.
How I recommend learning this routine
First, simply watch all 24 minutes of this video. Watch how the girl performs the exercises and memorize them. It is not necessary to repeat the movements at the same time.
Then, when you have time, try to do what you remember. You will remember some exercises and forget others. Do the ones you have memorized. It is already good that you can perform part of the routine independently.
At first, you may not reproduce some of the movements completely accurately. Gradually, by returning to the video, you will be able to clarify the details and memorize the remaining exercises.
The exercises can be done in any order and any number of times. You do not have to perform the entire routine at once. Start with the number you remember. Eventually, it is advisable to learn them all.
The second option is to watch the video and repeat after the girl at the same time. Choose whichever is more convenient for you.
Pay close attention to the details
Pay particular attention to your feet: how they are placed and how your body weight is shifted. In some exercises, you need to rise onto your toes and then lower onto your heels. It is important to remember not only the external form of the exercise, but also the position of your feet.
Also pay attention to the movements of the arms. Where the girl performs light tapping on the back; it is important to notice not only the arm swings, but also the touches themselves: where the hands are directed and how gently the movement is performed. Do not turn light tapping into hard blows to the lower back.
If you remember only the external form of the movement, you may miss important details of the sequence. Therefore, carefully observe your feet, hands, turns, and bends. Perform the movements gently, without pain or excessive effort.
Once you have mastered the sequence and have been doing it for several days, I recommend watching this video again. You may notice details that you missed during your first viewing.
When you watch the video while already practicing this sequence, the movements become clearer. You will be able to notice and understand better the details that are very important.
A sequence that can stay with you for life
You can make this sequence a daily habit for many years—for life—adjusting the duration and movements according to how you feel.
I especially recommend that those who sit a lot pay attention to it. Start with a few exercises you remember and gradually learn the rest.
In my opinion, this practice is most valuable outdoors, in the fresh air. But, of course, you can also practice in an apartment.
Watch, remember, and do what you recall. Gradually, this sequence will become familiar and habitual for you.
Sergey Veretennikov (OM Shanti)
Authorthe “Your Yoga” website
https://youryoga.org