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Looking at the Moon

Looking at the Moon

Feet are wider than hip distance and toes are slightly pointed out. Both arms lift as you turn from the waist to lift your arms and look at the moon behind you; as you do so the back heel can lift. As you inhale, lower your arms and come back to centre. I like to imagine that I can carry the light of the moon across the still waters of a lake. This form with its deep back rotation is linked with the water element and its associated organ and meridian system of the kidneys.

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  • Duration
    • 0-10 Mins
  • Intensity
    • Low
  • Male/Female
    • Female
  • Skills
    • Easy
  • Body Part
    • Upper Body
  • Genre
    • Rehabilitation
    • Msk
    • Preventative Health
    • Healthy Ageing
    • Weight Management
    • Condition & Symptom Support
    • Stretch & Mobilise
    • Everyday Wellbeing
    • Tai Chi & Qi Gong
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