Seated Qigong Movement to Calm and Reset Your Breath

This seated Qigong movement is designed to calm the body and naturally reset your breath.

When the mind feels scattered or restless, trying to control thoughts or breathing can create more tension. Instead, this practice works through gentle movement first. As the body settles and the posture aligns, your breath begins to regulate and reset on its own.

This is a guided practice that combines simple seated movement with a natural breath reset. There is no need to force your breathing. Just follow the movement and allow your body and breath to soften together.

Inspired by the opening posture of traditional Qigong, this practice helps you return to a grounded, stable, and calm state.

Transcript

Hello, I'm Sang-jae Lee. Welcome. Before we begin, Please note that this session is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological care. And please don't practice while driving or operating machinery Everything is optional. You can move at your own pace. If you feel pain, Dizziness, Or anything uncomfortable. Please stop and rest at any time. Let's begin. Relax. Soft fingers. No stiff fingers. Slight bend in the elbows Don't lie. Follow along with me. Inhale. Through your lows Exhale. Through your nose or mouth, Your choice. Inhale. Move slow and easy. Exhale. Feel your body and breath. Inhale. Relax shoulders, Arms and hands. Exhale. Inhale, Low breath holding. Exhale, Breathe naturally Inhale. Exhale, Slow and easy. Inhale. Feel the movement. Feel the breath. Exhale. Inhale. Keep it easy. Exhale. Inhale. Exhale. Inhale. Exhale. Inhale. Exhale. Now gently allow the movement to come to a stop. Let your hands rest comfortably. Take a moment. Just feel your body as it is. No. Will move into a short breathing reset. You can close your eyes or keep them slightly open. Nothing special to do here. Just feel the breath. As it comes and goes. And ALT Let it stay simple. If there's any tightness. Give it a little space. If your attention briefed, That's okay. Gently come back to the breath. Feel the support under you. Here's a breath in, Slow breath out. When you are ready, Gently come back Take a moment before moving. Thank you for practicing with me. I'll see you in the next session.