Your first moves

In the Chinese medicinal theory of Five Elements, each element – Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water – is linked to a different organ. This Metal set of movements from qigong is for the lungs

1 Start with the feet together, hands by the sides.

2 Inhaling, step one foot to the side as both hands lift forwards and up, palms up, then towards you.

3 Exhaling, bend your knees and push your hands from behind the ribs, palms forward.

4 Inhaling, stand straighter and draw your arms backs.

5 Exhale as you step your foot back, letting your hands rest by your sides. Repeat five times on each side.