Introduction to Qigong Techniques

Introduction to Qigong Techniques

The locations of the Eight Points of the Great Circulation of Qigong and the Eight Meridians are as follows: 1. **Ren Point** (Ren Mai Ren Xue): The Ren channel represents responsibility; the heart is the master of the body, thus the Ren point is located at the heart. The heart governs intention, and everything arises … Read more

The Benefits of Practicing Fitness Qigong: Six Key Principles You Should Know

The Benefits of Practicing Fitness Qigong: Six Key Principles You Should Know

The 14th National Games mass performance activities are in full swing. Fitness Qigong, as one of the four major mass event performance categories, attracts enthusiasts from all over the country to participate in competitions.Of course, our fitness Qigong enthusiasts in Sichuan are also actively preparing for the finals, wishing them great success!Qigong has a long … Read more

The Essence of Qigong: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective

The Essence of Qigong: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective

Empty the heart, fill the abdomen, weaken the will, strengthen the kidneys. Spring and Autumn Period • Laozi, “Tao Te Ching” Although taking medicine is the foundation of longevity, if one can also practice Qigong, the benefits will be even greater. If one cannot obtain medicine, but practices Qigong and understands its principles, one can … Read more

Categories of Qigong

Categories of Qigong

Chinese Qigong is rich in content and diverse in types. It can be briefly categorized based on methods, forms, content, purposes, and origins. 1. Categorized by Practice Posture 1. Standing Qigong: This practice is performed in a standing position, also known as Zhan Zhuang. Standing Qigong is effective in increasing Qi strength, strengthening the body, … Read more

Daoist Health Preservation: Qigong and Meditation

Daoist Health Preservation: Qigong and Meditation

The term “Qigong” originates from Daoism and originally referred to a type of skill related to the manipulation of qi (气). Qigong is practical and easy to disseminate, thus it has gained widespread attention and developed vigorously. In the Qing Dynasty, Yang Jixing summarized Daoist qi methods in his work “Zhidao Zhenquan”, categorizing them into … Read more

The Benefits and Contraindications of Cupping Therapy You Must Know!

The Benefits and Contraindications of Cupping Therapy You Must Know!

I believe many people want to understand this issue, as it is a method of health preservation. For friends who enjoy health maintenance, if they do not know the benefits of cupping therapy, it can be quite concerning. Cupping has been practiced since ancient times and continues to be valued today. What was cupping called … Read more

Recommended Collection! Illustrated Guide to the Eight Pieces of Brocade Qigong

Recommended Collection! Illustrated Guide to the Eight Pieces of Brocade Qigong

Strengthen the Body, Learn the Eight Pieces of Brocade Together “Eight Pieces of Brocade” (Ba Duan Jin) is a set of health-preserving exercises highly valued by both Buddhism and Daoism in ancient China, originating from the Northern Song Dynasty, with a long history. Its movements are simple and easy to perform, with significant effects. The … Read more

Acupuncture: Cautions and Self-Learning Precautions

Acupuncture: Cautions and Self-Learning Precautions

Contraindications for Acupuncture 1. Site Contraindications: Important organ areas should not be needled. Areas where major blood vessels pass should be avoided. Important joint areas are not suitable for acupuncture. 2. Acupoint Contraindications: Pregnant women should avoid needling Hegu (LI4), Sanyinjiao (SP6), Quxi (CV3), as well as abdominal and lumbar sacral acupoints. Children should avoid … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Acupuncture Therapy

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Acupuncture Therapy

Click the blue text above to follow us Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) acupuncture refers to the techniques of needling and moxibustion. Needling involves inserting fine needles into specific acupuncture points on the patient’s body, utilizing techniques such as twisting and lifting to treat diseases; moxibustion involves burning moxa (mugwort) on specific acupuncture points to apply … Read more

Basic Knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Essential Insights for Health Preservation

Basic Knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Essential Insights for Health Preservation

Health is an intangible asset, and health preservation is like bank savings. 01 Basic Knowledge According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): 1. Ma (麻): Indicates that Qi can flow, but blood cannot. 2. Mu (木): If the sensation of ma is severe, it indicates mu, meaning both Qi and blood cannot flow. 3. Suan (酸): … Read more