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From 1972 to 1974, a colored silk painting was unearthed from the Changsha Mawangdui Han Tomb, which was rated as one of the world’s top ten ancient tomb treasures. After experts pieced it together, it was found to be a depiction of ancient physical exercises for health preservation, known today as the Mawangdui Daoyin technique, which is the earliest recorded material on Daoyin.
The Mawangdui Daoyin technique includes many movements that mimic animal forms, such as “Dragon Ascending”, “Crane Dancing”, and “Bear’s Path”, making it a comprehensive fitness method that integrates self-cultivation, health preservation, entertainment, and aesthetics.
Mawangdui Daoyin – Supine Breathing and Abdominal Stretching, the key to this Daoyin is breath regulation, where abdominal breathing is performed while extending the arms backward.
Abdominal breathing can cause the abdominal muscles and diaphragm to engage in compressive movements, promoting gastrointestinal peristalsis, aiding in the excretion of harmful substances from the body, enhancing blood circulation and oxygen levels, and accelerating the burning of body fat, which is very beneficial for improving lower abdominal obesity.
Perform 50 to 100 repetitions until you sweat slightly; it can be done during menstruation and should be done with caution during pregnancy.
Movement Instructions:
Starting Position: Stand with legs apart at shoulder width, keep the upper body straight and the spine relaxed, with eyes looking forward and breathing naturally.
Bring both palms together, slightly wider than shoulder-width, and raise them from in front of the body, chest in, belly out while inhaling. As you raise your arms overhead, puff out your chest and open your shoulders, extending your arms outward, upward, and backward, with palms facing up as if holding up a heavenly ball, contract the abdomen while exhaling, tilting your head back to face the sky. Hold briefly.
Lower your arms back to the starting position while returning to an upright posture, looking straight ahead. This movement is repeated.
Some feedback from netizens:
Netizen: Awesome! I do it almost every day.
Netizen: I saw this movement in a Japanese variety show, claiming it can slim the lower abdomen.
Netizen: This movement is great for opening the meridians; sitting for a while feels comfortable and stimulates the intestines for quick gas release.
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Due to individual differences in constitution and technique, results may vary.
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