09/02/2026
Ever notice how a dog doesn’t have tense shoulders?
In Qigong, Song (松) is the release of unnecessary muscular effort while staying active and responsive.
One simple practice for finding it: shake it like a wet dog.
We use shaking to help break up stagnation and release held tension.
Let your arms hang limp and loose at your sides—like heavy weights.
Start shaking your hands where they hang—like flopping fish.
Let the jiggly movement travel all the way up your arms.
Keep the arms heavy and the shoulders soft.
Continue for around 30 seconds.
Then stop.
What do you notice?
