The body’s various orifices: pathways of disease and routes of treatment! —— Related Articles —— “Targeting” is the secret of TCM acupuncture From Medicine to Wine to Poetry: Acupoint Techniques for Alcohol Detoxification Compiled from Teacher Liu Lihong’s lecture notes at the Sanhe TCM Public Welfare Lecture in Tangchi, Anhui, with attached lecture video: … Read more
Author: Yan Zhifeng.This article shares the experiences of my fellow student Yan in the second stage of Dao Yin practice, encouraging all classmates to strive together.Below is the original text from the student. Hello, Teacher Xiao Yi, and all classmates.It has finally been a year since I practiced the second stage of Dao Yin techniques. … Read more
Gout is a condition caused by elevated blood uric acid levels, leading to the deposition of uric acid crystals in the joints, which can result in acute arthritis and recurrent episodes. In severe cases, it may cause joint bone destruction and kidney damage, significantly affecting overall health. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) considers gout to fall … Read more
Japan Taoist Academy Dao Yin Medical Research Institute Co., Ltd. General Incorporated Foundation Japan Taoist Association http://nihondokan.cn/ http://dougakuin.jp/ http://www.taoism.or.jp/ For sharing, please click the upper right corner, and for following, please click the blue text below the titleDao Yin Medical Research Institute. Thank you! Dao Yin: A simple practice of Qi for health and wellness! … Read more
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
Dao Yin An Qiao is one of the six subtle techniques of ancient Chinese medicine, not a folk art. Some people believe that the treatment of acupuncture points is no different from the “tuina, massage, guasha, and cupping” found everywhere, just that the techniques are better, the teachers are more serious, and the effects are … Read more
Dao Yin (导引) is a health-preserving practice primarily based on physical movements combined with breathing techniques, originating from ancient dance movements. During the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, Dao Yin techniques saw significant development, leading to the emergence of styles such as ‘Xiong Jing’ (熊经) and ‘Niao Shen’ (鸟伸). The discovery of over … Read more
This article: Dao Yin is a health practice modeled after the movements of wild animals In ancient times, people primarily lived by hunting. To safely and effectively obtain prey, they had to ensure they were not attacked by fierce beasts, thus their breath needed to coordinate with the movements of birds and animals. To deal … 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
Question Introduction to Daoism Understanding Dao Yin Answer Question: What is ‘Dao Yin’? Answer: ‘Dao’ refers to ‘guiding qi’ (气), harmonizing the flow of energy; ‘Yin’ refers to ‘guiding the body’, promoting flexibility. Dao Yin is an ancient Chinese practice that combines breathing exercises (导) and physical movements (引) for health cultivation. It is similar … Read more