I was wondering if there are simple and safe ways to open channels in the hands and legs so Qi circulation can better reach the hands and legs.
An example maybe drawing Qi from Dan Tien to flow to the arms and hands and also to draw Qi from Dan Tien to flow to legs while stretching their hands and legs. Is that viable, simple and safe ? What should practitioners watch out for while trying to open their hands and leg channels while stretching ?
1. To open channels practitioners have to cultivate enough Qi. Otherwise, it is impossible. Or once opened, it would get blocked quickly without Qi circulation. So, this is the very foundation for any further work.
2. There are some kind of practice available for stimualating the circulation of Qi along channels in hands and legs. They mostly use visualization methods and imagine Qi to flow along certain routes of channels throughout body. They are useful in opening up the blocked channels. You can try sometimes.
3. Some kungfu practice or Tai Chi Chuan, once practice well, can help open up channels. Also, some Taoist Yoga practice works well.