Today, we will discuss Dao Yin (导引), which is about guiding Qi and constructing the logistics network of the human body.Dao Yin refers to methods such as Baduanjin (八段锦) and Yijinjing (易筋经), which were ancient practices.In the Huangdi Neijing (《黄帝内经》), it is referred to as Dao Yin, and during the Tang Dynasty, Wang Bing provided … Read more
The Eight Extraordinary Meridians (奇经八脉, qī jīng bā mài), including the Ren Meridian (任脉, rèn mài), Du Meridian (督脉, dū mài), Chong Meridian (冲脉, chōng mài), Dai Meridian (带脉, dài mài), Yin Qiao Meridian (阴跷脉, yīn qiāo mài), Yang Qiao Meridian (阳跷脉, yáng qiāo mài), Yin Wei Meridian (阴维脉, yīn wéi mài), and Yang Wei … Read more
The fitness Qigong, Baduanjin, is loved and pursued by the masses due to its simple movements, ease of practice, and noticeable effects. The author believes that the deeper reason for its popularity is closely related to the health principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Guiding Qi and the body is one of the characteristics of … Read more
Constitutional Health Preservation – Harmonious Constitution (Type A) This video is reprinted from Bilibili UP “Director Chen Guozhen” “ 1. Overall Characteristics of Harmonious Constitution: The main characteristics include the balance of Yin, Yang, Qi, and Blood, with a moderate body shape, rosy complexion, and abundant energy. 2. Physical Characteristics: Well-proportioned and robust physique. 3. … Read more
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
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
Due to the recent impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone has had to reduce outings and stay at home, which can lead to “internal injuries”. In light of this situation, I would like to recommend a suitable exercise method for home, which can not only help regulate and improve one’s negative psychological state but also … Read more