TCM Knowledge | What Practical Tools Are in the Six Arts of TCM? The Six Major Technical Systems of Traditional Chinese Medicine are recorded in the Suwen: On the Appropriateness of Different Methods, which include Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Bloodletting, Herbal Medicine, Tuina, and Daoyin. Among these, Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Bloodletting, Herbal Medicine, and Tuina are external methods … Read more
The term “Daoyin” first appeared in the text of Zhuangzi, specifically in the chapter titled “Ke Yi”: “Blowing and boasting of breath, expelling the old and inhaling the new, the bear stretches and the bird extends, this is merely for longevity; this is what the practitioners of Daoyin and those who cultivate their form, like … Read more
Recently, writer Liu Liu shared her weight loss secret on Weibo, stating that by controlling her diet and practicing Daoyin (Guiding and Pulling), she lost a significant amount of weight in just one month. This has led many to wonder, what exactly is Daoyin? It sounds quite mysterious. Today, we invite Dr. Xiao Bin, Director … Read more
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
The five-thousand-year-old Chinese civilization has nurtured the profound and intricate Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). From the historical development of TCM, it is evident that TCM is quite “mature,” having established a complete theoretical and treatment system over two thousand years ago. The complete framework of TCM includes the six major techniques: Bian (Bian stone therapy), … Read more
In the blink of an eye, Daoyin has been available for five years, helping thousands find a suitable exercise method.Many individuals with health issues have consistently practiced, such as this student who has persisted with Daoyin for 900 days. What surprising changes might occur?Let’s take a look at the sharing. Summary of 900 Days of … Read more
Health originates from movement; today I would like to share a classmate’s experience with Daoyin practice. I started practicing Daoyin on February 19th last year. It has been a whole year, and here are my reflections: 1. During this year, I frequently traveled for work and attended meetings, using various modes of transportation including … Read more
Bian (stone scraping), acupuncture, moxibustion, herbal medicine, and Daoyin (Guiding and Pulling) are collectively known as the five major medical techniques of ancient China. Daoyin techniques are primarily used to promote the flow of Qi (vital energy) and blood, as well as to prevent and treat diseases. Their characteristic feature is the combination of breathing … Read more
Daoyin health cultivation is based on ancient health practices, integrating traditional cultures such as medicine, psychology, philosophy, literature, and martial arts, and has been developed through long-term effective practice. It has been extensively organized and improved by the medical and qigong communities, resulting in various forms of Daoyin, such as the Five Animal Frolics (Wu … Read more
Notes on Daoyin Techniques Since the introduction of Daoyin techniques over a year ago, it has genuinely helped many friends achieve better health. Daoyin is a form of slow movement, particularly suitable for the constitution of modern individuals. Daoyin has a mental aspect; today, I will also share this. When practicing Daoyin, remember: be kind-hearted, … Read more