This paper makes a brief introduction based on the spectrum drawn by the Ming Dynasty Zhou's "Red Wind Year". The attached drawings are reproduced from the original Ming version 500 years ago, which is extremely precious and has reference value. Zhou entrusts one person with each situation of "Wuqinxi", and the contents in brackets are the introduction of the entrusted person.

1, the tiger plays

Practice your breath, bow your head, twist your fists, and look at it; If your hand is like a thousand dollars, gently lift it and hold your breath; Stand up, swallow your breath, let your breath rise and fall, and your abdomen feels like thunder. Practitioners inhale deeply through the nostrils until the abdomen bulges, and then close the abdomen to make the gas slowly exhale from the mouth through the throat; Then inflate the abdomen, inhale deeply, and let the gas descend to the abdomen again. Repeatedly take deep breaths several times, because the relaxation and contraction of abdominal muscles stimulate intestinal peristalsis, bowel sounds may appear. Thunder is an exaggeration of the ancients, and there is not necessarily a bowel sound after each practice. The key to practicing this skill is to practice abdominal deep breathing, which is conducive to expelling turbid gas in the body and fully inhaling fresh air, thus playing a refreshing role. Do it seven times in a row

The efficacy of practicing this skill can regulate qi and blood, invigorate the spirit and eliminate all diseases.

(envy the door, the ancient gods. Song Yu's Gao and Historical Records in the Warring States Period? The biographies of Qin Shihuang all mentioned the door of envy. )

2. Bears haunt

Practice holding your breath and clenching your fist, such as swinging your feet from side to side, one after the other, alternately; Luck makes qi pass through the joints from the ribs, and all joints have shadows. Do this three to five times in a row.

Efficacy can enhance waist strength, eliminate abdominal distension, relax muscles and tendons, soothe the nerves and nourish blood.

(Lao Tzu's disciple Geng Sang was a native of Chu during the Warring States Period. Zhuangzi? Geng Sangchu is called Geng Sangchu or Geng Sangzi, and Lu is afraid of people. Imitate Laozi's regimen of "less selfish desires" and "running a business without thinking". )

3. deer show

Practice holding your breath, bowing your head and making fists, such as a deer turning to look at its tail and standing up; Stand with your shoulders down, your toes on the ground, your heels attached to Tianzhu (that is, your neck), and your whole body vibrates. Do it three times in a row, or 1 time from time to time.

Efficacy Regular practice of this function can improve the blood circulation of spine and neck, relax muscles and tendons, relieve pain, and have the effect of preventing and treating chronic low back pain and cervical spondylosis.

Shicheng, I don't know who he is. According to Zhou, each stage is called 65,438 +0, and five people are entrusted by the five stages of the Five-Animal Play. Except Fei Changfang, they all belong to the immortals in pre-Qin legends. Shicheng may also belong to this character. )

Ape play

Practice holding your breath, such as an ape climbing a tree, with one hand like a twisted fruit, one foot raised and one heel turned; If you are lucky, you will swallow it. Swap left and right and practice sweating.

Efficacy Practicing this skill has the effects of dredging the meridians of limbs, promoting qi and luck, expelling wind and dispelling cold, relieving pain in limbs and preventing colds.

[Fei Changfang was born in Runan (now Pingyu, Henan Province) in the Eastern Han Dynasty. He studied Taoism with Gong Hu, but he failed to achieve a positive result because he could not stand the test. He only learned medical skills and methods to subdue demons. Because of his superb medical skills, he is also regarded as a fairy.

Bird game

Practice holding your breath, such as a bird flying, sucking tail (tail vertebra) gas, and luck along the spine to the top of your head; Hands above your head, head and waist raised, hands in the air.

Efficacy: practicing this skill has the effects of nourishing yang, warming du meridian, strengthening brain, invigorating spirit, resisting fatigue and preventing and treating Alzheimer's disease. However, patients with hypertension should not practice this operation.

[Kang Cangzi was born in the Spring and Autumn Period in Chen State (now Huaiyang, Henan Province). According to legend, he is a student of Laozi. He practices qigong and special functions, so he doesn't need eyes and ears to see and listen. Even if it is something the size of a child, or a very subtle voice on the distant horizon, just close your eyes and concentrate, and you will know. At that time, Lu Guojun hired him with a generous gift and asked him to perform on the spot. The monarch was deeply surprised and asked the learned Confucius. Confucius couldn't explain it, but just laughed and didn't answer. ]

What has been introduced above is Wu Qin's ancient and concise practice method. In specific exercises, according to our own situation, we should not only imitate Wu Qin's looks and movements, but also reflect Wu Qin's habits and manners. You should be relaxed, natural, comfortable and effective, and pay more attention to energy.