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