Seven Slow Minutes
Here is a post from my ExerciseSlow site. Before starting the 18 slow movements of Shibashi qigong (Chi-Kung) I do a few of these warming and loosening exercises. Those of us who are well into middle age need to keep flexible and maintain our balance. (By the way, you don’t need to wear pants that are three sizes too big.)
[If the video below is not working, you can see it here.]
Please be careful when starting these exercises. Find some flat ground, at least flatter than I have in the video. It is important not to overdo it. For example, the leg-swinging exercises require a fair amount of balance. Start by doing each exercise well within your capability. I don’t believe in no pain no gain. Gentle and easy is the way to go. There is no competition here and you can do a little as you feel you want to. But it is through time and regular practice that one feels the benefit.The slower you do these exercises, the more demanding they can be. Go gently, go easy.