Age places no restrictions on who can take part in qigong exercises. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, qigong is "an ancient Chinese healing art involving meditation, controlled breathing, and movement exercises." Children can get involved in qigong by doing research with parents and then applying the principles to daily tasks and exercise. The movements are not strenuous and children will be able to easily apply the instructions to get better at qigong exercises.
Autumn Breeze
The "Autumn Breeze" movement builds neck and back muscles while also relieving stress, states Everyday Tai Chi. You stand with feet parallel and facing forward with your chin slightly tucked in while keeping your arms extended and bent at waist height and knees slightly bent. Breathe in and extend your right arm, elbow bent, out at waist height before turning the right palm outward. Next, extend your left arm, elbow bent, across your body and make your left palm face the ground. Blow out a deep breath to the left and slightly turn to the left before turning your right palm to the ground, then turn slowly to the right and turn the left palm toward the ground and the right palm outward.
Abdomen Breathing
Many people breathe with their chests, according to Acupuncture-and-Chinese-Medicine.com. Abdominal breathing can help kids push out negative energy. To begin, stand with feet together, place one hand about two inches below the navel and place the other hand on top of that. Open your mouth and dispel irrelevant thoughts. Press your palms against your abdomen for four seconds and make sure not to breathe in, then hold the position for two seconds. Release your palms, breathe out and hold it for two more seconds. After you have completed 10 repetitions, put your hands to your side and stand still with your eyes closed for five minutes.
Roc Spreads Its Wings
Kids can mimic the movements of an eagle and improve balance along with clearing the lungs of stale air by doing the "Roc Spreads Its Wings" exercise, according to Everyday Tai Chi. Stand with feet together facing forward and tuck your chin with your arms dangling at the sides. Breathe in and raise your arms straight out to the sides while facing your palms forward. Breathe out and bend slowly at the waist while bringing the arms down, crossing them below you. Breathe in, then bend the body to a slightly backward lean as you bring your arms back up. Return to the starting position to mark the end of one repetition.
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