Something you “Knee” to know

This info on knee alignment for Qigong training is a must!

Many postures or movements that involve deep knee bending have the inherent risk of Knee Pain. This is because when your knees are bent they take on more pressure and put the joint at risk of injury.

Quite often the problem is not with the knee itself, but rather the alignment of your knees to the feet.

If your knees are aligned with your feet in such a way that your weight transfers down the leg and into the calf, you are in a safe position. However if your knees are tilted to the side or in towards the middle there will be a substantial amount of pressure on the knee joint, which will lead to injury.

the video below has some basic tips on alignment