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
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