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Simple Morning Energizers

Want to start your day feeling refreshed—no coffee required? Here are demonstrations of some Eastern practices that will get you raring to go.

By More.com Health Editors

Photograph: Aleksej Vasic

Pranayama
Yogic breathing
Watch how to do Dirgha, the calming breath, here.
And Kapalabhati, the energizing breath, here.

Do-in
A self-massage technique related to acupressure
Watch British clinical psychologist Rufus May demonstrate the method here.

QiGong
Healing movements related to T’ai Chi
Learn how to do “Gathering Heavenly Chi,” a simple sequence to increase energy, here.