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louiseds
February 28, 2011 - 9:11am
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Twisting crane
I found the book on Google books and had a look at the instructions. I think I did it right, but was not sure how far to bend over. Straightening the legs certainly seems to generate a pulling up sensation in the pelvis. I will have to noodle on why this happens.
Louise
elleninala
March 5, 2011 - 7:12am
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Twisting Crane Qigong exercise
Hi, Wise Woman and Louise --
Would one of you mind giving the instructions for this move? I did find the book with a good many pages from it on googlebooks, but not the instructions for this move. I'm re-learning tai chi and would be interested in trying it.
Many thanks,
Ellen
tmr00
March 7, 2011 - 11:29am
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videos
anyone have any recommendations for home instruction dvd's in this discipline?
Tenaj1298
October 28, 2016 - 1:04pm
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Qigong practice vs. Whole Woman Exercises
I had a hysterectomy and 10 months later had vaginal vault suspension surgery with cystocele repairs with an Elevate mesh along with a rectocele. That was a few years ago and I am very worried that it is starting all over. I started a Qigong class and my instructor explained the standing position and to tilt the pelvic forward. After viewing Christine's course for post-hysterectomy woman, the tailbone should be lifted. Has anyone practicing Qigong ever questioned this? I will continue with Whole Women posture and exercises, but wondering if I have to give up my Qigong classes. Thank you kindly!
Aussie Soul Sister
October 28, 2016 - 5:37pm
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Hi Tenaj1298,
Hi Tenaj1298,
I have had the opportunity to analyse other approaches to posture and exercise whenever they came to my attention, and also in my quest to find a group exercise/dance that I could do the WWway.
Tradition, and belief can be very entrenched and a I also think some are hesitant to thwart or question their founders, or authorities like PTs and doctors.
The instructors, when questioned about their approach to pulling in the stomach and tilting the hips or straightening the back, also believe that they are protecting the back so they see any variation as a possibility for injury under their care. One was adamant that they enforced the above so I didn't go to their classes.
One thought that I had a back problem because of my question, however were happy not to insist that I tightened my abs.
I did their class for a while, however some of their leg positions were not compatible with WW and for those and other reasons I didn't continue.
I worked on my WWPosture and exercises after that and became much fitter, and decided to give Scottish Country Dancing a go. Christine does it and it is very compatible with the posture.
I just refuse to do some of their warm up and cool down exercises as they do them at an awkward angle.
The entrenched beliefs are difficult to shift unless we ourselves find that conventional exercise and approaches don't work and cause us prolapse or other issues like hip dysfunction.
If I do Tai Chi I just ignore the request to straighten the spine, or put my weight on my heels.
If you immerse yourself in the WW approach you will be able to discern what works and doesn't in other approaches, and in general living.
I am beyond impressed with Christine's standing baton exercises for the post - hyst woman and believe they are beneficial for all women.
Christine's approach is all I need.
Wishing you all the best,
Aussie Soul Sister
Tenaj1298
October 29, 2016 - 12:42pm
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Thank you!
Thank you Aussie Soul Sister... needed this reassurance! My Qigong teacher is amazing so I will chat with her about this too. I know she would want me to do whatever is best for my body. I am new to Christine's exercises as I just got the program. I am enjoying them a lot and will continue daily! I am so happy I found this website!! Thank you again for your encouragement!!