Body: Curl your fingers so they touch the thumb.
Feel as if you are holding a bone in both hands so that there is space between your fingers and your hand. As you lift the hand, lift the opposite leg. Flex the wrist of the top of the hand down.
Extend the back wrist. As you lift up your leg, point your foot down, then turn it inwards towards you. When you flex the foot inwards, you should feel the stretch in your Bladder Meridian.
Breath : Breathe in when stepping up and breathe out when stepping down.
Spirit : Feel as if you can gracefully run a long distance. This Qigong form should feel light like a deer running.
Anatomical and Physiological Benefits : Fascia/Anatomy
The low walking of Deer III creates a balance challenge as a result of trying to lift one leg, while staying low and at the same time moving forward with a strong center of gravity and stability. It increases wrist flexion, and is particularly good for people with carpel tunnel syndrome and/or other wrist problems or pain. It will train you in gracefulness and coordination.
Chinese Medicine Relationship :
Meridians/Acupuncture Points Targeted:
It has all the same benefits as levels I and II, with the addition of targeting the Bladder Meridian. The wrist flexion works the meridians that run through the wrists.