Easy-to-learn stretching, tai chi and qigong exercises designed to help prevent thrombosis, fatigue, and improve flexibility for people who sit for a long period of time.
Duration: 35 mins.
Easy-to-learn exercises designed to help prevent thrombosis, fatigue, and improve flexibility for people who sit for a long period of time.
Flying can be a health hazard. A recent study published in the Lancet has shown that around 1% of people after flying for more than four hours suffer from deep vein thrombosis (clots in the vein that travel to the lung), a serious, possibly fatal condition. I believe the whole body gets adversely affected with long flights, not just DVT. To minimize the health problem, I have created a set of exercises combining tai chi, qigong and back stabilizing muscles. The exercises are easy to learn, and you can practice them within the confines of your seat. I have used them during my numerous flights and have found them helpful.
Contents
This short video contains a set of simple stretching exercises incorporating tai chi principles, followed by a set of Qigong (to cultivate internal life energy) exercise. They are easy to learn and can be done in a confined space without disturbing the people next to you. After teaching both segments, you can practice it by following Dr Lam in a flowing rhythm.
Designed to help minimize the risk of deep vein thrombosis, fatigue, and improve flexibility from long flights or other rides, it can be used by practically anyone who needs a gentle stretching exercises while sitting down.