Click the blue text above “Needle and Stone” and follow Introduction The Five Animal Frolics, created by the famous physician Hua Tuo during the late Eastern Han Dynasty, is a set of exercises based on TCM principles that mimic the movements and postures of five animals: the tiger, deer, bear, monkey, and bird. In 2011, … Read more
Fasting (Bigu) refers to a method of inducing the body’s potential and innate qualities through a series of practices such as breath control (shiqi), swallowing saliva, and guidance techniques, without any “nutritional substances” provided. This method aims to help the body obtain energy, eliminate accumulated fats, toxins, and waste, thus entering a new balanced state. … Read more
Understanding Daoyin: Insights from the Daoyin Diagram In the history of Qigong, there are several diagrams referred to as “Daoyin Tu”. The “Daoyin Tu” mentioned here refers to a precious artifact unearthed from the Mawangdui Han Tomb No. 3 in Changsha, Hunan, in 1974. This artifact measures approximately 100 centimeters in length and 40 centimeters … 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
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
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
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
1. What is Daoyin? Daoyin (导引术) is a health and fitness practice that combines breathing exercises, physical movements, and mental focus. It is an ancient method of physical fitness guided by intention, coordinated with breathing, and involves the circulation of Qi (气) from top to bottom or bottom to top, akin to modern Qigong (气功) … Read more
Health preservation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) requires consideration from various aspects. We will explore these aspects together, and please leave your comments in the message section. TCM is a unique medical practice in our country, with a long history and many valuable experiences. Many people wish to learn about the principles of health preservation … Read more