A Daily Exercise for Mind-Body Harmony (Ages 40+)

A fitness professional is recommending a simple daily exercise for achieving mind-body harmony, particularly for those 40 and older. This move, the “Qi Machine,” is a 35-year-old staple from the expert’s Tai Chi practice.
The exercise is built on a “double bounce” in the knees. With feet shoulder-width apart, the practitioner “drops” their weight.
This “drop” is key. It’s not a squat. It uses the body’s elasticity—fascia and ligaments—to catch the movement and rebound.
This makes the exercise sustainable and “nearly effortless,” avoiding muscle fatigue. When the timing is mastered, it becomes a full-body movement.
The arms are incorporated, and a “beautiful wave” moves through the spine. The expert states the body “breathes the movement” naturally.
This holistic action circulates blood, “opens the mind,” and balances the body’s energy. It is an ideal way to start the day, grounding the mind and gently awakening the physical body.