Its name and function are recorded in Biography of Fang Shu and Biography of Hua Tuo in the later Han Dynasty: "I have a skill, which is called the play of tiger, deer, bear, ape and bird. It is also a guide to eliminate diseases and benefit hoofs and feet. If you are unhappy, play the role of a bird and sweat happily. Because you are covered in powder and light, you want to eat. In general, he is over 90 years old, with a good eye, bright ears and strong teeth. "
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Bird play is an ancient leading technology, which needs conscious defense, pranayama and coordination of action and form. Intention can make the spirit calm, and calmness can cultivate the true qi; Regulating breath can promote qi and regulate meridians; Dynamic modeling can strengthen bones and muscles and facilitate joints. Because it imitates the movements of five animals, it has different parts to guard, different movements and different roles to play.
Tiger play is to imitate the image of the tiger, take its breath, make good use of its claw force, shake its head and tail, and shake its whole body. To keep the gate of life, it is the home of Yuanyang, the sea of Xue Jing, the root of vitality and the palace of fire and water. It's good for tonifying the kidney, strengthening the waist and bones, letting you cross the Du meridian and catch a cold.
Deer play is to imitate the image of deer, take its longevity spirit, and be good at carrying the tail. The tail is where Ren and Du meridians meet. Deer play is intended to guard the tail, which can draw air from the whole body, dredge meridians, promote blood circulation and stretch bones and muscles. Bear play is to imitate the image of a bear. Bears are all thumbs, quiet outside and moving inside. It is necessary to observe the coordination of qi and blood in the middle uterus (umbilicus).
When practicing bear infestation, the key point is to move inside and be quiet outside. This can calm the mind, match the spirit, permeate the true qi, and have the effect of strengthening the spleen and benefiting the stomach; Ape play imitates the image of apes, who are alert, flexible and active.
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