The Six-Word Formula, or Liù Zì Jué, is a method of health cultivation that utilizes the different pronunciations and mouth shapes of the six words: xi, he, hu, xu, chui, xi. By varying the strength of the lips, teeth, throat, and tongue, it stimulates the flow of qi and blood through different organs and meridians. … Read more
Guided Health Practices Ming Dynasty – Hu Wenhuan (1368-1644) The author of the book “Guided Health Practices” is unknown, but it was edited by Hu Wenhuan. This work is a specialized text on using guidance and massage methods for health and disease treatment. The book lists twenty-seven methods of guidance for conditions such as stroke, … Read more
Daoist Guiding Techniques Guiding, also known as “Dao Yin”. “Dao” means to guide the Qi, and “Yin” refers to the movement of the limbs. Therefore, guiding is a method of combining physical movement with breathing techniques for health and healing in Daoist practices. In the text “Baopuzi Neipian – Biezhi”, it states: “Whether stretching or … Read more