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Jan's Olympics Inspired No-Brainer Column (Part 2)By: Jan Fair / A No-Brainer MinuteAs I wrote last month, the Olympics, which would've run through August 9th, have alwaysinspired us to be more fit. Since we're quarantined for the most part, we need to getexercise AND we need to reduce our stress. According to Brain Fitness: The Easy Way ofKeeping Your Mind Sharp Through Qigong, by Dr. Aihan Kuhn (see below), doing Qigong willexercise our body AND mind. What on earth is Qigong you ask? It's a more gentle exercisethan Tai Chi, it stretches and strengthens the body, improves balance and reduces stress.Qigong for Health & LongevityPress forearmagainst oppositeupper arm. Take abreath and hold.Slowly move torepeat this onopposite arms.Place hands on your lowerback. Slowly rotate yourhips as if you using a hulahoop. Switch direction.Qigong(pronounced chee·guhng)Slowly lift hands & oneleg. Take a deep breath.Lower hands & foot.Repeat with other leg.Mental Minutes“Qigong”1. In one minute, nameplaces where you cando Qigong.2. Make an alphabeticallist.Any room in your home,Backyard, City park, …A No-Brainer PickSee Qigong videos onYouTube.comSearch for "Qigong"Jan Fair is a writer, consultant & public speaker who has published over 40 books PLUS theNo-Brainer Brain Games series. Sign up for her FREE newsletter at www.JanFair.comTai ChiAugust 202038August 2020