The first chapter of the ancient Shaolin Yijinjing introduces the practice method of Baduanjin, and then the twelve types of Yijinjing. Baduanjin was originally an introduction to Yijinjing. You don't have to practice Yijinjing to practice Baduanjin, but you must practice Baduanjin first and then Yijinjing, which Shaolin monks have practiced for a long time.

Baduanjin is mainly used to regulate the internal organs, make the joints of the body flexible, and has the effect of treating chronic diseases. Regular practice can make the body from weak to strong, which is suitable for men, women and children. Yijinjing is a method of stretching muscles and pulling bones to exercise fascia. Regular practice can make the body strong inside and outside, greatly increase the strength, and the anti-strike ability is several times that of ordinary people. However, not everyone is suitable for practicing Yijinjing, which will only be harmful to people who are weak and have patients for a long time. Yijinjing in modern Qigong is quite different from Yijinjing in ancient times, but it is still a kind of fitness exercise with a lot of exercise, which is not suitable for everyone to practice.

It is suggested that the subject practice Ba Duan Jin for a period of time before adding Yijin Jing.