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
When it comes to Dao Yin, many people look puzzled, but when mentioning “Wu Qin Xi” (Five Animal Frolics), “Liu Zi Jue” (Six Sounds), and “Ba Duan Jin” (Eight Pieces of Brocade), everyone nods in recognition; they are all forms of Dao Yin. Dao Yin is a traditional Chinese health preservation technique that integrates physical … Read more
Daoist Guiding Techniques Guiding, also known as “Dao Yin”. “Dao” means to guide the Qi, and “Yin” refers to the movement of the limbs. Therefore, guiding is a method of combining physical movement with breathing techniques for health and healing in Daoist practices. In the text “Baopuzi Neipian – Biezhi”, it states: “Whether stretching or … Read more
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
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
All yang is immortal, all yin is ghostly, and half yin and half yang is human. A person’s life is a gradual aging process, moving towards “chaos”. Without yang energy (the functions of the five organs and six bowels), life ceases. 1. Remember: Sleep is the primary element of health preservation. The ideal sleeping time … Read more
The “Tao Te Ching” states: “Do not value the worthy, so that the people do not compete. Do not treasure hard-to-obtain goods, so that the people do not steal. Do not let desires be seen, so that the people’s hearts do not become chaotic. Therefore, the sage governs by emptying their hearts, filling their bellies, … Read more
In times of peace, people always hope to live longer and healthier, so the concept of “nourishment” is increasingly accepted by the public, especially in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). We draw on the wisdom of ancient health practices from the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon) and use methods such as zhongyao (Chinese herbal medicine), … Read more
Health Preservation Knowledge for the Elderly The health preservation of the elderly is a multidimensional topic that involves not only physical health but also psychological and social aspects. As people age, their bodily functions gradually decline, making reasonable health preservation crucial for delaying aging and improving quality of life. Dietary Recommendations Grains and Tubers Whole … Read more
1. What is True Health Preservation? Nowadays, people are increasingly focusing on health preservation. Is health preservation merely about exercising to strengthen the body, or is it about eating well to maintain one’s form? The ancients said: “Those who are good at health preservation nourish the spirit above, the form in the middle, and the … Read more