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“Regulation of the body” refers to the adjustment of body postures and some slow-movements
or stretches. The postures commonly adopted are the plain sitting, standing, supine lying,
the knee-crossing posture, and walking. They are essential to practice various forms of
Qigong exercise or to attain their desirable effects. For example, sitting or lying down
is suitable for most forms of quiescent Qigong, that provides a secure and relaxing posture
to induce mental tranquilization, while standing or walking postures are suitable for most
forms of dynamic Qigong, such as eight-section of brocade or tai-chi chuan. Besides, correct
postures are the preconditions to guarantee smooth respiration or special breathing pattern.
When practicing Tiding Qigong for weight control, standing or lying down postures are easier
to do than sitting, to perform its counter-abdominal respiration.