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Author: Yan Zhifeng.This article shares the experiences of my fellow student Yan in the second stage of Dao Yin practice, encouraging all classmates to strive together.Below is the original text from the student. Hello, Teacher Xiao Yi, and all classmates.It has finally been a year since I practiced the second stage of Dao Yin techniques. … Read more
Traditional Solar Terms The Huangdi Neijing states: “In spring and summer, nourish Yang; in autumn and winter, nourish Yin.” Humans correspond with the Qi of heaven and earth, thus health preservation should follow the changes of the four seasons. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has long advocated for guiding techniques for health preservation. As the primary … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us The editor says: “The ‘Suwen: Discussion on Different Methods and Formulas’ records the six major technical systems of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): acupuncture, moxibustion, bloodletting, herbal medicine, tui na (massage), and daoyin (guiding and stretching). Among these, acupuncture, moxibustion, bloodletting, herbal medicine, and tui na are external methods, … Read more
Introduction According to the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), “In spring and summer, nourish Yang; in autumn and winter, nourish Yin.” Human beings correspond with the Qi of heaven and earth, thus health preservation should align with the seasonal changes. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has long advocated for guiding techniques as a primary responsibility … Read more
The term “Daoyin” first appeared in the text of Zhuangzi, specifically in the chapter titled “Ke Yi”: “Blowing and boasting of breath, expelling the old and inhaling the new, the bear stretches and the bird extends, this is merely for longevity; this is what the practitioners of Daoyin and those who cultivate their form, like … Read more
Japan Taoist Academy Dao Yin Medical Research Institute Co., Ltd. General Incorporated Foundation Japan Taoist Association http://nihondokan.cn/ http://dougakuin.jp/ http://www.taoism.or.jp/ For sharing, please click the upper right corner, and for following, please click the blue text below the titleDao Yin Medical Research Institute. Thank you! Dao Yin: A simple practice of Qi for health and wellness! … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Guided Exercises: Simple Movements for Disease Prevention and Treatment When it comes to guided exercises, many people look puzzled, but when mentioning “Wu Qin Xi” (Five Animal Frolics), “Liu Zi Jue” (Six Healing Sounds), and “Ba Duan Jin” (Eight Pieces of Brocade), everyone nods in recognition; in fact, they all belong to … Read more
Recently, writer Liu Liu shared her weight loss secret on Weibo, stating that by controlling her diet and practicing Daoyin (Guiding and Pulling), she lost a significant amount of weight in just one month. This has led many to wonder, what exactly is Daoyin? It sounds quite mysterious. Today, we invite Dr. Xiao Bin, Director … Read more
The emergence of Daoyin (导引) is closely related to the primitive medical practices of ancient times. The Neijing Suwen (《内经素问》) states that in ancient central China, due to the flat and humid terrain and abundant resources, the ancestors had a mixed diet and insufficient physical activity, leading to various ailments caused by stagnant Qi (气) … Read more
Guiding Techniques of the Twenty-Four Solar Terms What are the Twenty-Four Solar Terms? “Twenty-Four Solar Terms” is a knowledge system and social practice formed by ancient Chinese people through observing the annual movement of the sun, recognizing the changes in seasons, climate, and phenology throughout the year. On November 30, 2016, China’s “Twenty-Four Solar Terms” … Read more