Extended knowledge
Baduanjin, also known as Baduanjin and Baduanjin, is one of the traditional health-keeping and fitness methods in China. It originated from ancient Taoism and medical theory. With eight simple and elegant movements, through the stretching of the body and the adjustment of breathing, the purpose of strengthening the body, promoting blood circulation and enhancing immunity is achieved. The following will introduce the extended knowledge of Baduanjin:
1, origin and history
Baduanjin originated in the Song Dynasty and is said to have been created by Lu You. It first appeared in the newly revised Wen Qi Medical Illustrated Book. It has a long history and is known as the "peak" of traditional fitness methods in China.
2. Eight paragraphs and eight movements
Lunge and raise your fist and glare at the distance: stand in lunge, straighten your fists forward, hold your head high and hold your chest high. Opening the bow left and right is like shooting an eagle: it is like shooting an arrow with a bow, and the left and right hands are alternately opened and closed, as if shooting an eagle. Conditioning the spleen and stomach must be simple and comfortable: the left hand is empty, the right hand is clenched, and the left and right movements alternate to regulate the spleen and stomach.
Looking back at the five strains and seven injuries: simulating the movement of the five internal organs and seven orifices, bending down to look at the toes, is helpful to recuperate the five strains and seven injuries. The tiger crouches in the sea and walks slowly: the leg movements imitate the tiger crouching, and the arms are like stirring the sea.
Gently shake the left and right knees: the left and right hands alternately hold the knees and gently shake them to promote the flexibility of the waist. Climbing the feet with both hands strengthens the kidney and waist: bending down and climbing the toes with both hands helps to promote blood circulation and strengthen the kidney. Rotating skirt sitting: simulating the female rotating sitting posture, which is helpful to regulate qi and blood and spine.
3. Five Blessingg Health Baduanjin
There is another variety of Baduanjin called "Five Blessingg Health Baduanjin", which adds Five Blessingg health care elements on the basis of traditional Baduanjin, namely longevity, happiness, health, safety and happiness. Every action represents a kind of happiness. Through the action simulation, people are looking forward to the arrival of Five Blessingg and pursuing good health.
4. Scientific research and medical application
In recent years, Baduanjin has gradually attracted the attention of scientists and medical circles. Studies have shown that Baduanjin can effectively improve the cardiovascular system, regulate the nervous system, enhance immunity and reduce stress. Among the elderly, Ba Duan Jin's long-term exercise is also considered to be helpful to delay aging and improve the quality of life.
5. Inheritance and popularization
Baduanjin has been passed down in the traditional culture of China, and has been popularized all over the world. Not only in China, but also in other parts of the world, health and fitness enthusiasts have begun to learn and practice this traditional fitness method.
6. Health concept
Ba Duan Jin emphasizes soothing natural movements, paying attention to the adjustment of breathing, and achieving the purpose of harmonizing qi and blood and strengthening physique through the flexibility of the body and the depth of breathing. This is consistent with the concept of "harmony between qi and blood, balance between yin and yang" in traditional Chinese medicine.
7. Cultural values
Baduanjin is not only a fitness method, but also the embodiment of China traditional culture. Action and artistic conception often carry profound cultural connotations, reflecting the ancient literati's cognition of nature, life and medicine.
8. Learning methods
It is best to find an experienced coach to learn Baduanjin, so as to ensure correct movements and obvious effects. In addition, you can also learn through books, videos, etc., but beginners are best under the guidance of professionals.