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Benefits Associated with
Dao Yin Yang Sheng Gong

All Dao Yin Gong exercises have been subjected to testing by the Beijing University of Physical Education and various Chinese Government bodies. We are in no position to describe the quality of those tests or the validity of the findings, but they are presented below for your information and interest. In common with all Chinese exercise systems for health, the findings are based on the understanding the practitioner undertakes the exercises regularly and over a sustained period of time. There are no substantial benefits to be gained from haphazard, infrequent practice, although participants may well enjoy the fact that they are doing something rather than nothing.

Mark Atkinson

This Daoyin form is for the benefit of the respiratory system.

Yiqi Yangfei Gong

(Exercises for the Respiratory System)

1. Ganyu Yingxiang (A Dry Bath on the Yingxiang Points)
KEY POINTS
  • Inhale lightly, exhale forcefully
  • Twist the upper body as far as possible
  • Use the thumb knuckle to massage from Yingxiang up to the side of the nose through Biton to Jingming points
  • It is not necessary to make the "Lung Fist". You may choose between that and a loose fist with thumbs bent
  • For the first count of 8, remain looking forward while massaging, second count of eight twist the body as far as possible to each side
  • When turning to the left, the left nostril is closed, vice versa when turning to the right. Press Yingxiang point with the thumb to close the nostrils
  • At the end of the set bring the hands in front of the abdomen, palms facing upward with the fingers pointing towards each other forming a large circle.
    BREATHING
  • Inhale on odd numbers, exhale on even numbers. Light inhalation, strong exhalation
    MENTAL FOCUS
  • Throughout the exercises concentrate on Shangyang or Shaoshang points.
2. Danbi Qingtian (Support the Sky with a Single Arm)
KEY POINTS
  • Step back diagonally
  • On the second movement point the front foot forward and square the hips
  • Turn the head fully
  • Stand proudly
  • Perform two sets to each side.
BREATHING
  • Inhale on movements 1-3-5-7, exhale on 2-4-6-8
  • LIGHT inhalation, STRONG exhalation.
3. Huitou Wangyue (Turn the Head to Look at the Moon)
KEY POINTS
  • Everything is performed to the one side, i.e. step to the left, look at the left hand, make a fist with the left hand, turn the head to the left. Repeat all the moves to the right
  • Keep arms relaxed and at shoulder height
  • When pressing the wrists join Taiyuan and Shenmen, at the same time stretch the thumb and forefinger to stimulate Shaoshang and Shangyang.
BREATHING
  • As exercise two.
4. Qingzhou Pingdu (Rowing a Small Boat Across the Lake)
KEY POINTS
  • Bring Shaoshang and Shangyang together by squeezing the thumb and index finger together before releasing
  • Pay close attention to the timing of the second and third movements.
BREATHING
  • As exercise two.
5. Zhoutong Xiyi (A Clumsy Child Washes the Clothes)
KEY POINTS
  • Bring Shaoshang and Shangyang together by squeezing thumb and index finger together before releasing
  • On the second squat twist so that the knee is between the hands on the third squat twist move so that the hands move and both hands point to the side
  • Repeat to the right side.
BREATHING
  • Exhale as you squat and when you return to standing position. LIGHT inhalation, STRONG exhalation.
6. Xuanzhuan Tianshu (Twisting Around the Golden Pillar)
KEY POINTS
  • Twist as far as you can and keep looking behind until you return to the front
  • When curling in the fingers, begin with the little finger
  • Squatting and inserting the hands under armpits should take place at the same time
  • Keep the trunk erect when squatting.
BREATHING
  • Inhale on each odd numbered movement, i.e. 1-3-5-7, exhale on even numbers, 2-4-6-8.
MENTAL FOCUS
  • Concentrate on Mingmen.
7. Shouhui Pipa (Playing the Lute)
KEY POINTS
  • Pay close attention to the timing
  • Sink down, donŐt step forward on movement 2
  • Swing the arms in large sweeps
BREATHING
  • LIGHT inhalation, STRONG exhalation.
8. Hongyang Feigong (The Swan Soars Through the Sky)
KEY POINTS
  • Shake the hands from the wrist
  • Keep the feet flat on the floor when squatting
  • Fully stretch body when raising up the arms
  • Bring the left arm closest to the body on the first and third rounds, the right on the second and fourth rounds.
BREATHING
  • Inhale in movements 1 and 2, exhale in movements 3 and 4
  • LIGHT inhalation, STRONG exhalation.
Shoushi (finishing)
  • Slowly lower the hands at the finish and resume the standing position
  • Stand for a few momentŐs quiet meditation.

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