Since sharing the practice of Daoyin (Guiding and Pulling) until today, it has been almost a year.
Seeing many classmates share from the heart makes me feel a mix of emotions, and I am grateful that I have shared such a wonderful method; since then, friends who have the opportunity to practice Daoyin have been getting healthier day by day.
Below is a classmate’s original sharing.
Author: Liu Lanfang
Hello, Teacher Xiao Yi, I am grateful to have met you.
As the teacher said, Daoyin has changed the trajectory of my life.
Today, while practicing Daoyin, I slowly experienced the changes in my body, all the while holding a feeling of gratitude towards the teacher.
I have something I must express.
Here are my gains, insights, and lessons from this period.
I would like to report to you.
I have been weak and sickly since childhood, a “medicine jar” and “sickly person” were my nicknames.
1. I have had a poor stomach since childhood and did not like to pass gas; after practicing Daoyin, my gas is normal.
2. My chronic pharyngitis did not flare up last winter. I caught a cold once and recovered the next day.
In the past two years, whenever I caught a cold, I would cough for more than three months; then pharyngitis would flare up.
3. My sleep has started to improve, especially after practicing the second stage; now my sleep is incredibly good.
I have had poor sleep since childhood, having experienced more than a month without sleep.
4. About a month before practicing the second stage, there were a few days when I napped a bit longer.
Then, as the elders say, I fell asleep and could not open my eyes or get up.
It was hard to wake up, and I felt terrible, lethargic, and weak.
Now, not only is my napping particularly good, but I also feel more energetic.
5. Recently, I discovered that the calluses on the soles of my feet, which I have had for many years, are gone, a pleasant surprise.
6. My scoliosis has shown significant improvement.
7. I have had the problem of early morning diarrhea since childhood; no matter how early I get up, the first thing I do is rush to the bathroom.
Now: about ten days ago, after getting up, I practice Daoyin and do not rush to the bathroom anymore.
I can wait at least two to three hours before going.
This is a huge gain.
8. The menopausal symptoms I have had for over ten years are quietly leaving me.
Now, let me share my lessons.
1. I have cervical spine issues; after the teacher taught me the bone contraction method, I pulled a bit too hard and injured my cervical spine. It is already healed.
2. I have lumbar issues. When practicing the fast-paced Daoyin, I pulled back a bit too much and injured my lower back. It is also healed now.
3. My knees sometimes hurt in autumn and winter; while doing knee care, I swayed a bit too long and with too much amplitude, causing knee pain, but it is almost healed now.
After experiencing all this, I have gained profound insights. I was too greedy and had too strong a purpose.
It is like taking medicine for a disease. I was too harsh on myself.
This is the punishment for my greed.
In the future, when practicing Daoyin, I will not hold any purpose.
I will treat my body with kindness and love to make up for the neglect I have shown it over the years.
No matter how my body changes in the future, I will accept it calmly.
At this moment, any words are pale and powerless, insufficient to express my gratitude to the teacher.
One word (practice) is enough.
This is how I can repay Teacher Xiao Yi’s love and kindness.
Here, I also want to thank Master Sun, who helped me with my adjustments; it was he who led me to meet the teacher.
My tremendous changes are inseparable from his careful adjustments.
Grateful. With you, my future is bright.
