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Simple and Easy to Learn! Illustrated Guide to the Twelve Movements of the Ancient Yi Jin Jing (Includes Video)

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Simple and Easy to Learn! Illustrated Guide to the Twelve Movements of the Ancient Yi Jin Jing (Includes Video)

This official account is the WeChat of the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine. If you have not followed yet, please click the blue “Chinese Medicine” above to follow. Content compiled from the China Traditional Chinese Medicine News, the official account of the China Traditional Chinese Medicine News, and the WeChat of Fujian University of … Read more

The Art of Daoyin: A Traditional Chinese Health Cultivation Technique

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The Art of Daoyin: A Traditional Chinese Health Cultivation Technique

Daoyin health cultivation is based on ancient health practices, integrating traditional cultures such as medicine, psychology, philosophy, literature, and martial arts, and has been developed through long-term effective practice. It has been extensively organized and improved by the medical and qigong communities, resulting in various forms of Daoyin, such as the Five Animal Frolics (Wu … Read more

Notes on Daoyin Techniques (Text Version)

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Notes on Daoyin Techniques (Text Version)

Notes on Daoyin Techniques Since the introduction of Daoyin techniques over a year ago, it has genuinely helped many friends achieve better health. Daoyin is a form of slow movement, particularly suitable for the constitution of modern individuals. Daoyin has a mental aspect; today, I will also share this. When practicing Daoyin, remember: be kind-hearted, … Read more

What is ‘Dao Yin’?

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What is 'Dao Yin'?

This article: Dao Yin is a health practice modeled after the movements of wild animals In ancient times, people primarily lived by hunting. To safely and effectively obtain prey, they had to ensure they were not attacked by fierce beasts, thus their breath needed to coordinate with the movements of birds and animals. To deal … Read more

What is Daoyin Technique?

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What is Daoyin Technique?

2017.08.09 Click above to follow us! What is Daoyin Technique? By Ou Liangshu Daoyin, also known as “Daoyin Qigong”, primarily refers to the practice based on the theories of meridians, organs, qi, and blood. It involves systematic, gentle, and relaxed movements of the body, along with mental regulation, to guide the flow of qi and … Read more

Understanding Daoyin: The Art of Guided Movement in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding Daoyin: The Art of Guided Movement in Traditional Chinese Medicine

1. What is Daoyin? Daoyin (导引术) is a health and fitness practice that combines breathing exercises, physical movements, and mental focus. It is an ancient method of physical fitness guided by intention, coordinated with breathing, and involves the circulation of Qi (气) from top to bottom or bottom to top, akin to modern Qigong (气功) … Read more

Understanding Daoyin: The Art of Guiding and Stretching in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding Daoyin: The Art of Guiding and Stretching in Traditional Chinese Medicine

01 What is Daoyin (Part 1) Daoyin, a practice with over five thousand years of history, is a treasure of Chinese cultural heritage and a traditional method of health preservation. The term “Daoyin” can be literally understood as guiding qi and stretching the body, but it also encompasses practices such as tooth tapping, massage, intention, … Read more

Understanding ‘Dao Yin’: The Art of Guided Breathing and Movement

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Understanding 'Dao Yin': The Art of Guided Breathing and Movement

Question Introduction to Daoism Understanding Dao Yin Answer Question: What is ‘Dao Yin’? Answer: ‘Dao’ refers to ‘guiding qi’ (气), harmonizing the flow of energy; ‘Yin’ refers to ‘guiding the body’, promoting flexibility. Dao Yin is an ancient Chinese practice that combines breathing exercises (导) and physical movements (引) for health cultivation. It is similar … Read more

Millennia-Old Health Preservation Technique: Daoyin

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Millennia-Old Health Preservation Technique: Daoyin

Daoyin also known as “Dao Yin”. “Dao” refers to “guiding qi”, harmonizing the qi; “Yin” refers to “leading the body”, making the body supple. Daoyin is an ancient Chinese health-preserving technique that combines breathing exercises (Dao) and body movements (Yin), promoting health by facilitating the flow of blood and qi through movements of the body … Read more

Embrace Health Through Daoyin: The Practice Loved by Hua Tuo, Sun Simiao, and Su Dongpo

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Embrace Health Through Daoyin: The Practice Loved by Hua Tuo, Sun Simiao, and Su Dongpo

With the pressures of modern life, many face common health issues such as poor mood, difficulty breathing, obesity, diabetes, scoliosis, kyphosis, neck, shoulder, back, and lower back pain, organ prolapse, osteoporosis, and a tendency to fall. In fact, ancient China had methods for self-stimulating vital energy for health and healing—Daoyin. The term “Daoyin” first appeared … Read more