Today, those learning Tai Chi often start with the Thirteen Postures (Tai Chi, commonly referred to as “pan jia zi” or “long fist”). After practicing for 3 to 4 months, they may claim to have grasped the basics. However, it is important to note that predecessors typically began with foundational practices such as Ma Bu … Read more
© Wu Wo Therapy Turning Inward Returning to Nature Since ancient times, many people have enjoyed TCM guiding techniques and meditation, aiming for health, disease prevention, longevity, and mental cultivation, or seeking spiritual powers and the Dao.People choose different times for meditation, with very few opting for the Yin Hour (寅时, 3:00-5:00 AM). The essential … Read more
A year ago, the author publicly shared the secret Daoist practice of Daoyin and led a face-to-face class for students to practice together. Later, a WeChat live broadcast was held to introduce this method to all fans. In ancient times, there was a foundational practice in the Kunlun sect known as “repairing leaks and … Read more
Japan Taoist Academy Dao Yin Medical Research Institute Co., Ltd. General Incorporated Foundation Japan Taoist Association http://nihondokan.cn/ http://dougakuin.jp/ http://www.taoism.or.jp/ For sharing, please click the upper right corner, and for following, please click the blue text below the titleDao Yin Medical Research Institute. Thank you! Dao Yin: A simple practice of Qi for health and wellness! … 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
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
Practitioners often speak of the “qijing bamai (Eight Extraordinary Meridians)”; do you know how they differ from the meridians used in acupuncture? And do you understand why it is essential to open the Eight Extraordinary Meridians? The qijing bamai is a term used in Daoist medicine, referring to the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel), Du Mai … Read more
IntroductionThe Twelve Methods of Daoyin for Health is one of the health qigong practices promoted by the General Administration of Sport of China. In “Zhuangzi Ke Yi”, there are records about Daoyin: “Breathe in and out, expel the old and take in the new, this is the way to longevity. Those who practice this method … Read more