The Hagalaz rune represents disruption, transformation, and the forces of nature that break down to rebuild anew. It is associated with the cycles of destruction and creation, much like a storm that clears the way for new growth. This movement sequence draws on these themes, helping to channel the transformative energy of Hagalaz while maintaining fluidity and control through qi-gong principles.
Starting Position
- Begin in a neutral standing position, with your feet slightly apart, knees slightly bent, and arms relaxed by your sides.
- Breathe deeply, focusing on grounding your energy into the earth. Center yourself and prepare for the movement of transformation.
Step 1: Hands on the belly
- As you inhale deeply, move both hands in front of your body and place one palm over your belly button, with the other hand resting gently on top of it. This position signifies the gathering of energy from your core.
- Feel the warmth of your hands and visualize energy building in your belly, ready to rise and transform.
Step 2: Begin Lifting and Cross Wrists
- With the next inhale, lift your hands upward in front of you, sliding them over each other as they rise. Keep your hands connected, one sliding over the other until your wrists begin to cross.
- As your wrists cross, visualize the energy starting to spiral upward, beginning its transformative ascent.
- The crossing of the wrists represents the disruption and reordering of energies, much like the stormy forces of Hagalaz reshaping the world.
Step 3: Rotate Palms Around Each Other
- With your wrists crossed, begin to rotate your hands around each other in a fluid, spiraling motion. The inner palm turns outward, while the outer palm turns inward. This creates a continuous circular flow of energy around your wrists.
- Raise your hands higher and higher with each circle, continuing the rotation of the palms as they spiral upward. As you perform the circular motion, visualize energy swirling around your hands, symbolizing the chaotic yet transformative power of Hagalaz as it rises through you.
Step 4: Reach Overhead on the Third Circle
- On the third circle, your hands should reach overhead with the spiraling motion still in play. Your wrists will now be above your head, palms continuing to rotate around each other.
- At this point, feel the peak of transformative energy building above you, as if the storm is at its height, clearing away the old to make way for new growth.
- Hold for a brief moment, allowing yourself to fully experience this surge of energy and transformation.
Step 5: Open the Arms and Lower in a Circle
- As you exhale, open your arms outward and let them descend in a wide, circular motion, lowering them back to your sides or waist.
- The downward motion symbolizes the calming after the storm, as the energy of Hagalaz settles and transforms into something new.
- Feel the energy flowing down through your body, grounding itself back into your core as your arms complete the circle and return to the starting position.
This sequence can be repeated as desired, helping to channel the transformative power of Hagalaz into your life. Each cycle mirrors the natural process of destruction and creation, providing a sense of balance and empowerment as you navigate the transformative forces of your own personal journey.