Traditional Solar Terms The Huangdi Neijing states: “In spring and summer, nourish Yang; in autumn and winter, nourish Yin.” Humans correspond with the Qi of heaven and earth, thus health preservation should follow the changes of the four seasons. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has long advocated for guiding techniques for health preservation. As the primary … Read more
Introduction According to the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), “In spring and summer, nourish Yang; in autumn and winter, nourish Yin.” Human beings correspond with the Qi of heaven and earth, thus health preservation should align with the seasonal changes. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has long advocated for guiding techniques as a primary responsibility … Read more
The guiding techniques are a form of therapeutic massage that utilizes traditional practices such as Shaolin internal skills, Yi Jin Jing (Muscle-Tendon Change Classic), Wu Qin Xi (Five Animal Frolics), Ba Duan Jin (Eight Pieces of Brocade), Tai Chi, and Liu Zi Jue (Six Healing Sounds) to guide patients in active training. This technique primarily … Read more
Guiding Techniques of the Twenty-Four Solar Terms What are the Twenty-Four Solar Terms? “Twenty-Four Solar Terms” is a knowledge system and social practice formed by ancient Chinese people through observing the annual movement of the sun, recognizing the changes in seasons, climate, and phenology throughout the year. On November 30, 2016, China’s “Twenty-Four Solar Terms” … Read more
The Daoist Guiding Technique of the Five Internal Organs! What is the Guiding Technique? You can think of it as a locally produced “yoga technique”. The oldest form is the Yi Jin Jing (易筋经, Muscle-Tendon Change Classic), and I won’t elaborate on yoga here as most people have some understanding of it. Guiding Technique: In … 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