Meridian Stretching includes various movements to make the hip joints flexible and strong. This is necessary because each hip joint acts as a faucet for collecting energy into the lower Dahn-jon. Training the muscles around the hip joints makes the circulation of energy and blood flow smoother while helping the accumulated energy in the Dahn-jon move and spread throughout the body.
In order to optimize the effects of Meridian Stretching, movement, breathing, and awareness must be harmonized Ilchi Lee says that start the movements while inhaling. Hold your breath for a moment while holding the posture and then exhale slowly while returning to the beginning position. The body should be centered at the lower Dahn-jon and your consciousness should be focused on the areas being stretched during the movements. When exhaling, imagine that the impure, stagnating energy in the body is leaving with every exhalation. With the mind, imagine that you are having a conversation with the body and focus on the changes or sensations occurring in the body.
It is important to practice Meridian Stretching in a way that is suitable for your body. For example, a healthy person can train more intensely, whereas a weaker person could practice the movement much more gently. Even ill and very fragile people can benefit from gently rubbing and massaging the whole body while breathing and focusing on the consciousness. In the beginning, try to master the movements first rather than attempting to harmonize the breathing and movements. Practice the movements according to your breathing capacity (without straining) when you are familiar with the movements.