Constitutional Health Preservation

Learn the ‘Ancient Version of Yi Jin Jing Twelve Postures’ with Us (Includes Practice Video)

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Learn the 'Ancient Version of Yi Jin Jing Twelve Postures' with Us (Includes Practice Video)

Click the blue text to follow us The editor says: “The ‘Suwen: Discussion on Different Methods and Formulas’ records the six major technical systems of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): acupuncture, moxibustion, bloodletting, herbal medicine, tui na (massage), and daoyin (guiding and stretching). Among these, acupuncture, moxibustion, bloodletting, herbal medicine, and tui na are external methods, … Read more

Learning How Ancient People Used Daoyin to Protect Their Eyes (Part 1)

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Learning How Ancient People Used Daoyin to Protect Their Eyes (Part 1)

In addition to eye exercises, what other daoyin (导引) techniques can protect the eyes? (1) Source of Literature This research primarily involved searching the “Complete Catalog of Ancient Chinese Medical Texts” for sections on health preservation, daoyin qigong (导引气功), and other related texts discovered during the study (all published before 1911, including that year). (2) … Read more

Grain Rain | Twenty-Four Solar Terms Standing Guiding Techniques

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Grain Rain | Twenty-Four Solar Terms Standing Guiding Techniques

Introduction According to the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), “In spring and summer, nourish Yang; in autumn and winter, nourish Yin.” Human beings correspond with the Qi of heaven and earth, thus health preservation should align with the seasonal changes. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has long advocated for guiding techniques as a primary responsibility … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Guided Exercises: Simple Movements for Disease Prevention and Treatment

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Guided Exercises: Simple Movements for Disease Prevention and Treatment

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

The Important Component of Traditional Chinese Rehabilitation Therapy: Tui Na and Dao Yin Techniques

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The Important Component of Traditional Chinese Rehabilitation Therapy: Tui Na and Dao Yin Techniques

Traditional Chinese rehabilitation therapy has a long history and is flourishing. During the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, rehabilitation techniques such as Tui Na (推拿) and Dao Yin (导引) guided by TCM theories were widely applied in medical practice. Throughout history, these techniques have continuously enriched, developed, and improved, contributing to the health … Read more

The Origins of Daoyin Techniques in Traditional Chinese Martial Arts, Especially “Neijiaquan”!

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The Origins of Daoyin Techniques in Traditional Chinese Martial Arts, Especially "Neijiaquan"!

The emergence of Daoyin (导引) is closely related to the primitive medical practices of ancient times. The Neijing Suwen (《内经素问》) states that in ancient central China, due to the flat and humid terrain and abundant resources, the ancestors had a mixed diet and insufficient physical activity, leading to various ailments caused by stagnant Qi (气) … Read more

Simple and Easy to Learn! Illustrated Guide to the Twelve Movements of the Ancient Yi Jin Jing (Includes Video)

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Simple and Easy to Learn! Illustrated Guide to the Twelve Movements of the Ancient Yi Jin Jing (Includes Video)

This official account is the WeChat of the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine. If you have not followed yet, please click the blue “Chinese Medicine” above to follow. Content compiled from the China Traditional Chinese Medicine News, the official account of the China Traditional Chinese Medicine News, and the WeChat of Fujian University of … Read more

What is Daoyin Technique?

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What is Daoyin Technique?

2017.08.09 Click above to follow us! What is Daoyin Technique? By Ou Liangshu Daoyin, also known as “Daoyin Qigong”, primarily refers to the practice based on the theories of meridians, organs, qi, and blood. It involves systematic, gentle, and relaxed movements of the body, along with mental regulation, to guide the flow of qi and … Read more

Understanding Daoyin: The Art of Guiding and Stretching in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding Daoyin: The Art of Guiding and Stretching in Traditional Chinese Medicine

01 What is Daoyin (Part 1) Daoyin, a practice with over five thousand years of history, is a treasure of Chinese cultural heritage and a traditional method of health preservation. The term “Daoyin” can be literally understood as guiding qi and stretching the body, but it also encompasses practices such as tooth tapping, massage, intention, … Read more

The Principles of Daoyin: Cultivating Body and Mind

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The Principles of Daoyin: Cultivating Body and Mind

Heart and Body Practice·Health Cultivation for Body and Mind ▲ (Click to join “Heart and Body Renewal”) Daoyin is a traditional health preservation and therapeutic method that achieves the alignment of bones and flexibility of tendons through the active regulation and exercise of body, mind, and breath. The history of Daoyin in health preservation and … Read more