Opening the "Shenshu" (Kidney Point) & "Mingmen" (Life Gate) Exercise

Movement Instructions:

  1. Stance: Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, sink your qi into the dantian (lower abdomen).

  2. Hand Position: Make loose fists and press the knuckles firmly against the Shenshu acupoints (1.5 inches beside the second lumbar vertebra).

  3. Inhale & Arch Back:

    • Inhale deeply while gently engaging the pelvic floor (lifting the perineum).

    • Let the head lead as you slowly arch your upper body backward to the maximum comfortable limit.

    • Hold for 2 seconds at the peak position.

  4. Exhale & Return:

    • Slowly exhale as the head leads the upper body back to the upright standing position.

  5. Repetition:

    • One full breath (inhale + exhale) = 1 repetition.

    • Perform 10 reps per set, 1 set in the morning and 1 in the evening.

Health Benefits:

  1. Corrects Poor Posture – Helps reduce rounded shoulders and hunched back.

  2. Relieves Neck & Shoulder Tension – Alleviates stiffness from prolonged sitting or screen use.

  3. Enhances Cardiopulmonary & Digestive Function – Promotes deeper breathing and supports gut health.

  4. Improves Spinal Health – Benefits cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae.

  5. Slows Thymus Gland Degeneration – Supports immune function by stimulating the chest region.

  6. Strengthens Kidneys & Bones – Reinforces lower back vitality and musculoskeletal resilience.

(Note: "Shenshu" (BL23) and "Mingmen" (GV4) are key TCM acupoints linked to kidney energy and life force.)

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