Ba Duanjin Kung Fu is an independent and complete set of fitness techniques, which originated in the Northern Song Dynasty and has a history of more than 800 years. The ancients compared this set of movements to "jin", which means colorful, beautiful and luxurious! Reflecting the graceful stretching of its movements, it is regarded as "removing diseases and keeping fit, with excellent effects; exquisite arrangement; perfect movements." The modern Baduanjin has changed in content and name. This exercise is divided into eight sections, each section One movement, hence the name "Ba Duan Jin".

Steps/Methods

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The first form of Health Qigong Baduanjin is to hold the Heavenly San Jiao with both hands: San Jiao refers to the upper, middle and lower Jiao of the human body. , one of the six internal organs, located between the chest and abdomen. Above the chest diaphragm is the upper burner, between the chest diaphragm and the navel is the middle burner, and below the navel is the lower burner. The three burners of the human body are responsible for spreading vitality and popular water. This pose involves crossing your hands and supporting each other, stretching your waist and back, and lifting your chest and abdomen. It can promote the circulation of qi throughout the body and the distribution of water, so that the whole body can be nourished by vitality and body fluids.

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The second posture of Health Qigong Baduanjin, the left and right bows are like shooting eagles: this posture stretches the shoulders and chest, and the left and right hands are like bows and arrows. The movements are graceful; it can express the chest energy. , eliminate chest tightness; regulate liver qi, treat hypochondriac pain; and at the same time eliminate pain and discomfort in shoulders and back. For those white-collar workers who work at their desks for a long time and are under great pressure, practicing it can increase their lung capacity, fully absorb oxygen, strengthen their will, and make them energetic.

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The third form of Health Qigong Baduanjin must be performed individually to regulate the spleen and stomach: the spleen and stomach are the acquired foundation of the human body and the source of qi and blood biochemistry. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the spleen is responsible for rising and clearing Qi, and the stomach is responsible for eliminating and lowering turbid Qi. In this pose, the upper and lower stretches of the left and right upper limbs can stretch the abdominal cavity, have a good massage effect on the spleen, stomach, liver and gallbladder, and help them regulate qi, help digestion and absorption, and enhance nutrition.

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The fourth form of Health Qigong Baduanjin, five strains and seven injuries. Looking back: Five strains are the strains of the heart, liver, spleen, lungs and kidneys; Injury refers to the seven emotions of joy, anger, worry, thought, sadness, fear, and surprise. The five types of fatigue and seven injuries are like today's sub-health; long-term fatigue and failure to recuperate in time will eventually lead to the accumulation of damage. In this pose, you turn your head and arms to adjust the cervical vertebrae (called Tianzhu in traditional Chinese medicine), which are the main communication points between the brain and the organs. At the same time, you raise your chest and stimulate the thymus, thus improving the brain's ability to regulate the organs and enhancing immunity and physical fitness. , promote one's own benign adjustment and eliminate sub-health.

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The fifth form of Health Qigong Baduanjin, shaking the head and tail to remove internal fire: Those with internal fire have excessive thinking and strong internal fire. To lower the heart fire, one must obtain kidney water. The heart and kidneys intersect, and both water and fire can be harmonized. In this pose, the upper body is bent forward and the tail is swung to lower the heart fire and increase the kidney water, which can eliminate symptoms such as upset, aphtha, bad breath, insomnia and dreaminess, hot and red urine, constipation and other symptoms.

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The sixth posture of Health Qigong Baduanjin is to climb the feet with both hands to strengthen the kidneys and waist: in this posture, bend forward and extend backward, and massage the back and lower limbs with both hands, so as to stimulate the Du Channel of the human body. The bladder meridian of the foot and foot is stretched and stretched, which has a conditioning effect on the reproductive system, urinary system and the muscles of the waist and back.

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The seventh form of Health Qigong Baduanjin, holding fists and glaring eyes to increase strength: Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the liver governs tendons and opens the eyes. This posture of horse stance, punching, and glaring eyes can stimulate the liver meridian system, fill the liver with blood, release liver qi, and strengthen the muscles and bones. It is especially suitable for those who sit in bed for a long time and move little, and have stagnation of Qi and blood.

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The eighth posture of Health Qigong Ba Duan Jin eliminates all kinds of diseases: the movements of this posture are simple, stand on your feet, straighten the spine, lower and lift the body, and massage the five internal organs Six Fu organs. As the saying goes: A tremble is worth a thousand steps. The downward oscillation of this posture causes the whole body to tremble, which is very comfortable. Not only can it help eliminate all kinds of diseases, but it can also be used as the completion of the entire routine.

The name of Baduanjin first appeared in "Yi Jian Zhi" written by Hong Mai of the Southern Song Dynasty: "In the seventh year of Zhenghe, Li Siju was a living doctor... He would sit up in the middle of the night, breathe and massage, Those who practice the so-called Ba Duan Jin." This shows that Ba Duan Jin has been spread throughout the world in the Northern Song Dynasty and can be divided into sitting postures and standing postures.

The Standing Baduanjin was first seen in health-preserving literature in the Southern Song Dynasty. Zeng Zeng wrote "Daoshu·Zhongmiaopian": "It is used to treat the triple burner by raising the palms upward; the left liver and right lung are like shooting eagles; The east and west are held separately, so it calms the spleen and stomach; the back and forth is looked at, so the pain and fatigue are taken care of; the big and small are facing the sky, so the five internal organs are connected; the throat is filled with fluid and qi, and the left and right hands are picked; the tail of the eel is moved, so the heart is dispelled. It is sick; the left and right hands can reach its feet, so it can be treated at the waist." However, the Baduanjin of this period has not been named, and its text has not yet been transformed into a song.

There is no conclusion yet as to who created Baduanjin and when it was created. However, from the "Guiding Pictures" unearthed from Tomb No. 3 of Mawangdui, Changsha, Hunan, we can see that there are at least 4 pictures that are consistent with the Ba Duan Brocade pictures: "To regulate the spleen and stomach, one must lift it alone", "Climbing the feet with both hands to strengthen the kidneys and waist", "Opening the bow from left to right is like shooting a vulture" and "the back of the body is swayed and all kinds of illnesses are gone" is similar.

The origin of Baduanjin can be traced back to the Daoyin technique in ancient times. 4,000 to 5,000 years ago, floods flooded the Central Plains of China, and the people were deeply affected by the rain and moisture. Their muscles and bones were shrunken and their qi and blood were stagnant. Wise men invented "dance" to get rid of these ailments. This "dance" for curing diseases and keeping fit later evolved into the art of Daoyin.

Daoyin is a guide who guides qi to make the body harmonious and pulls the body to make it soft. Daoyin technique is to use its own special exercise method to make the body's qi flow smoothly, straighten the bones and make the muscles soft. It can well stimulate one's own conditioning ability, eliminate pain and improve health. , delay aging.