Here’s a holistic 10-minute Morning Qi Gong Practice designed to awaken your body, balance your energy, and support the Kidneys, Spleen, and Liver—key organs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for vitality, digestion, and detoxification.It includes: 1. Qi Gong movements 2. Acupressure points 3. Herbal suggestions 4. Healthy lifestyle tips 5. Nourishing breakfast ideas10-Minute Morning Qi Gong Routine Total Time: 10 minutes Best done outdoors or by an open window with fresh air.Minute 1: Grounding and CenteringExercise: Stand in Horse Stance, feet shoulder-width apart, knees relaxedPurpose: Calm the Shen, root Kidney Qi, begin circulationTake 3 slow belly breathsVisualize: Qi sinking to your Dantian (lower abdomen)Affirmation: “I am rooted, calm, and ready to begin.”Minute 2–3: Strengthen KidneyExercise: “Water Rises to the Sky” from the long Life Qi Gong (Kidney Qi Activation)Purpose: Strengthen Kidney energy and wake up the spineRepeat gently 6–8 timesVisualize: Focus on your lower back and adrenals as you breathe deeply.Minute 4–5: Balance Spleen and LiverExercise: “Smoothing the Spleen, Stomach, and Liver by Raising One Hand” from the Ba Duan Jin Qi Gong system (Spleen & Liver Balance)Purpose: Stretch digestive organs and smooth Liver QiRepeat 5–6 timesVisualize: Green light in the Liver (right rib area) and yellow in the Spleen (left abdomen).Minute 6–7: Clear Qi StagnationExercise: “Twisting Waist to Release Liver Qi”Purpose: Clear stagnation, reduce emotional tension1 minute, gradually slow downMinute 8: Acupressure ActivationUse gentle circular pressure for 30 seconds each on these points:Kidney 1 (Yongquan): sole of foot (center dip) – calms and groundsSpleen 6 (Sanyinjiao): inner lower leg, 3 finger-widths above ankle – harmonizes Liver, Spleen, KidneysLiver 3 (Taichong): top of foot, between big toe and second toe – clears Liver stagnationMinute 9: Breath and VisualizationSit or stand comfortablyInhale: draw energy up from the earthExhale: send it through the body and organsFocus: breath into Kidneys, Spleen, and Liver areas with gratitudeSmile inwardly to each organMinute 10: Closing & IntentionRub hands, place over lower abdomenRepeat: “Today, I live with clarity, energy, and peace.”Bow to seal practiceDaily Herbal Suggestions (Drink as Tea or Pills)Kidneys: Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (Kidney Yin deficiency) or Goji berry + Rehmannia teaSpleen: Shen Ling Bai Zhu San (digestive Qi, bloating, fatigue) or Ginger + Red Dates teaLiver: Xiao Yao San (stress, mood, hormonal balance) or Chrysanthemum + Mint teaConsult a TCM practitioner before taking herbs long-term.Healthy Breakfast for Kidneys, Spleen, Liver TCM breakfast should be warm, cooked, and easy to digest—especially in the morning when Spleen Qi is most active.✅ Best Foods to Include: Kidneys (Yin + Jing support):Black sesame seedsWalnutsSeaweedBlack beansStewed pears or applesSpleen (Qi & digestion):Millet or rice porridge (congee) with sweet potato or pumpkinCooked oats with ginger and cinnamonMiso soup with soft tofu and greensLiver (smooth Qi & detox):Warm lemon water (before breakfast)Dandelion or chrysanthemum greens (lightly cooked)Green mung beans (small amounts, if not too cold for your type)🌞 Daily Lifestyle Tips for Better Energy & Organ Health Wake early with the sunAvoid cold/raw breakfasts that weaken digestionStretch the body daily to move Liver QiDrink room-temp or warm water with lemon upon wakingMinimize excessive worry or multitasking in the morning (overuses Spleen Qi)Loved this video? Want more like this?Sign up for our FREE 6-Day Intro Series, "Experience the Power of Qi Gong," at our website:https://forestrockqigong.com/6-day-qi-gong-intro-series/Just pop in your name and email to start simple practices for a healthier, happier you.
