1. Tai Chi Frame The Tai Chi frame we practice daily, regardless of the style, is merely a vessel for Tai Chi skills. Even when practicing any frame, if guided by Tai Chi principles, one can still cultivate Tai Chi skills! Generally, people practice Tai Chi for fitness, to enhance their adaptability in regular environments. … Read more
More and more people are realizing the importance of exercise. The duration and length of exercise are not important. What matters is consistency and scientific approach. You can achieve exercise benefits even at home. Today, I will introduce a great method for exercising at home. Ba Duan Jin (Eight Pieces of Brocade) Practice daily to … 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
Bian (stone scraping), acupuncture, moxibustion, herbal medicine, and Daoyin (Guiding and Pulling) are collectively known as the five major medical techniques of ancient China. Daoyin techniques are primarily used to promote the flow of Qi (vital energy) and blood, as well as to prevent and treat diseases. Their characteristic feature is the combination of breathing … Read more
Dao Yin refers to various postures and physical movements. These exercises are often combined with self-massage and are closely related to medical practices for treating diseases. The Dao Yin Tu (Guiding Exercise Diagram) unearthed from the Mawangdui tombs during the Western Han dynasty proves that Dao Yin was quite popular during the Qin and Han … 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
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
Body fluids (津液, jīnyè) are widely present in the organs, tissues, and interstitial spaces of the body, playing a role in nourishing and moistening. At the same time, body fluids can carry Qi (气, qì), allowing Qi to circulate throughout the body and perform its physiological functions. Body fluids are also one of the material … Read more
In the current pandemic, more and more people are realizing the importance of proactive exercise to enhance their disease prevention and resistance capabilities. Health Qigong, as a treasure of traditional Chinese culture, has received widespread attention in recent years. Whether in medical institutions or on the streets, practitioners of Health Qigong are numerous. Recently, traditional … Read more
Ba Duan Jin Qigong is one of the traditional health-preserving practices with significant effects on fitness and disease prevention. Unlike modern fitness routines, it does not require heavy breathing or excessive sweating; instead, it emphasizes the unity of body and mind. The simple movements and outstanding fitness results make Qigong a beloved method of exercise, … Read more