Eight Duan Brocade of Taoism
Ba Duan Jin was a traditional China fitness exercise. It first appeared in the Yi Jian Zhi written by Hong Mai in the Song Dynasty, but it could be seen from the guide map found in the tomb of the Western Han Dynasty that it had a longer history. Ba Duan Jin collected the essence of the concept of Chinese medicine health preservation, which was the treasure of the Chinese nation's health preservation and fitness. The movements included: The first form was to support the Sanjiao with both hands, maintain a standing posture, keep your feet shoulder width, hang your arms down, look forward, breathe through your nose, and focus on your Dantian. Put your hands flat in front of your abdomen, straighten your fingers and put them together. Your fingertips are facing each other. Move your palms up to your chest, then turn them inward, outward, up and down in turn and lift them up. After a pause, extend your arms to both sides, turn your palms diagonally outward, lower your arms, and exhale through your mouth. Repeat 7 times. This move can dispel cold, damp and turbid qi and increase yang qi. The second move was to open the bow on both sides like shooting a condor. The left foot stepped forward and took a horse stance. The two arms were crossed in front of the chest, the palms were facing up, the right palm moved to the right chest, and the left palm was pushed forward in an eight-character palm. The gaze was on the fingertips of the left hand. The center of gravity moved to the right, the left foot retracted, and the two palms retracted in front of the abdomen. This was repeated three times. This posture can stretch the shoulders and back, stretch the muscles and bones of the fingers, open the chest and soothe the liver. The third method of regulating the spleen and stomach requires a single lift. The root of the left palm is raised to the upper left of the head, and the root of the right palm is extended downward. Then, it is rotated and repeated three times to regulate the spleen and stomach. The fourth stance was to look back when you are tired and injured. Maintain a standing posture, hang your arms down, raise your head and chest, stretch your shoulders back, turn your body to the left, and move your eyes with your left shoulder. Turn to the limit and stop to adjust your breathing before turning back. In addition, there was also a Taoist technique called the Prayer Eight-Duan Brocade. The steps of the technique included standing, summoning, holding, writing talismans, praying for sunshine, praying for rain, killing, and so on. To stand on the extreme, one needs to close the nine orifices, wait for the ancestral qi in the middle of the qi to rise, and then the whole body will heat up and other series of reactions; Summoning and summoning should be operated by incantation and other operations; Walking and holding should be separated from all kinds of causes, and the mind should be calm and calm; When writing talismans, one should hold a pen with a fixed breath; Praying for sunny days and praying for rain each has its own specific thoughts and adjustment operations; Evil attack is related to the anger of one's primordial spirit. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
Wudang Taoism Eight Duan Brocade
The Wudang Taoist Eight Duan Brocade was a traditional cultivation method for health. It adhered to the concept of " nurturing, advocating qi, and softness ", emphasizing on nurturing, circulating qi with will, and circulating the body with qi. The movements were gentle and the force was restrained. It contained many different types of eight-piece brocade, such as the eight-piece brocade of the internal family and the eight-piece brocade of the Crane Gate immortal technique. The Eight Duan Brocade originated from Master Cao Xiaoxian's Internal Arm-Connecting Door. It was used to stretch the muscles and bones in martial arts. It could enhance the flexibility and dexterity of the human arm and the whole body. It could also be used to maintain health, liven up the blood and qi in the whole body, dispel blood stasis, prevent diseases, and prolong life. The Crane Sect's immortal technique, Eight Duan Brocade, originated from the Crane Immortal Sect of Wudang. It was one of the Crane Immortal Sect's mediating techniques. Practicing it could relax one's meridians, activate one's blood and Qi, soften one's bones, and strengthen one's physique. In terms of movements, the common moves of the modern Wudang Ba Duan Jin included holding the Sanjiao with both hands, shooting the left and right like a condor, adjusting the spleen and stomach, looking back from all kinds of injuries, shaking his head and tail to eliminate the fire in his heart, shaking his back to eliminate all kinds of diseases, gathering fists and glaring eyes to increase strength, and climbing his feet to strengthen his kidney and waist with both hands. It had many effects. It could regulate the triple energizer, improve the sagging of internal organs, regulate the blood circulation of the spinal muscles on the back, prevent and treat shoulder, neck, and back pain. It could also clear the meridians, lose weight, and make the puffy belly disappear. The training method was simple and concise. It did not require any equipment and was not limited by the location. It was easy to learn and suitable for men, women, young, and old to practice. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
The Origin and Development of the Eight-Duan Brocade of Taoism
The Dao Sect's Eight Duan Brocade originated from the Northern Song Dynasty. It was a set of Dao Yin cultivation methods passed down and practiced in the Dao Sect system of Wudang Mountain. Its development had a certain connection with the overall development of Ba Duan Jin. The Eight Duan Brocade originated from the Western Han Dynasty. In 1972, there was a Daoyin Map unearthed in the Mawangdui Han Tomb in Changsha, Hunan Province. At least four of them were similar to the Eight Duan Brocade Map, so it could be inferred that the Eight Duan Brocade had a certain origin relationship with the Daoyin Map. Tao Hongjing of the Liang Dynasty of the Southern Dynasty had similar movements with the Eight Duan Brocade, which could be regarded as the embryonic form of the Eight Duan Brocade. The name "Ba Duan Jin" first appeared in the Song Dynasty. In the Northern Song Dynasty, the folk had already become popular with "virtual suction massage" similar to the Ba Duan Jin. In the Southern Song Dynasty, there was a volume of "Ba Duan Jin" in the library catalog. In the Song and Yuan Dynasties, the Daoist asked Xu Xun of the Jin Dynasty to compile the Spiritual Sword Zi Daoyin Zi Wu Formula, which was the first time to change the eight-piece brocade text into the form of a song. It was an important milestone in the formation of the eight-piece brocade cultivation method system. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the Eight Duan Brocade matured and paid more attention to internal cultivation. Modern Ba Duan Jin was improved on the basis of tradition and was more suitable for modern people's physical condition and pace of life. The Eight Duan Brocade of Dao Sect had also been passed down to this day with the development of the Eight Duan Brocade. It still played its role in health preservation in modern times. For example, in the modern health craze, the Eight Duan Brocade of Dao Sect had the effect of improving sleep, strengthening the body, dispelling moisture, relieving stress, and improving mood. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
Eight Duan Brocade, a secret technique of Wudang Taoism
The Eight Duan Brocade, a secret technique of Wudang's Daoists, was a traditional cultivation method to preserve one's health. Its movements were divided into eight sections, each section having its own unique movements, key points, and functions. The first section, Zhen Wu Tuo Tian Li San Jiao, paid attention to the coordination of external movement and natural breathing during practice. The movements of the two palms needed to move slowly. The fingers held the palms and stretched out. When lifting the two palms, the legs should be as straight as possible. When the front palms supported the ground, the ten toes grabbed the ground. By raising the hands and raising the heels, the muscles and vessels could be stretched to achieve the effect of San Jiao unobstructed and Qi and blood harmony. In the second section," Vermilion Bird's Wings and Spleen and Stomach ", stretch your arms straight from the top to the bottom, and stretch your palms with hidden strength. The tightness of your whole body should be moderate. This action can pull the liver, gallbladder, spleen and stomach and other organs by pulling up and down with both hands, promote the digestive function and enhance the digestive function. The third section," Green Dragon, White Tiger, Liver, and Lung Tune ", was to form the forefinger and thumb into a V shape when drawing the bow. The web between the thumb and the index finger would be in a circle, and the upper body would rise and fall slowly. By expanding the chest and stretching the arms, it could exercise the bones and muscles of the chest, ribs, shoulders, and arms, correct bad postures such as hunchback, and also perform rhythmic massage on the heart and lungs to enhance the function of the heart and lungs. The fourth section," Gui Pan Yixue Shenqi Condensation ", through specific movements, it helped to remove the five fatigue and seven injuries, achieving the effect of prolonging life. The fifth stage and other subsequent movements also had their own corresponding movement standards and health preservation effects. The whole set of exercises could dredge the meridians of the human body, regulate the functions of the internal organs, improve the bad psychological state, and ensure the smooth flow of blood and qi. It had the functions of softening muscles and strengthening bones, nourishing qi and strengthening strength, promoting qi and blood circulation, unblocking meridians, coordinating the internal organs, and so on. It was ideal for improving sub-health conditions, especially for cervical vertebrae, low back pain, digestive diseases, insomnia, and so on. It was also a good weight-loss exercise, and it was easy to learn. The movements were relaxed and natural, and the body was smooth and clear. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
"Eight-Duan Brocade"
Ba Duan Jin was a type of China Qigong, which included body movements and breathing conditioning. There were already written records of its circulation in the Northern Song Dynasty. In terms of postures, there were the Southern School (Soft, 8th Grade Wen) and the Northern School (Firm, 8th Grade Wu). Each movement was called a "segment". The movements had to be repeated many times and coordinated with the breathing conditioning. Its movements are slow and suitable for people of all ages to exercise. It can regulate the spleen and stomach, exercise the blood vessels, and even prolong life. The main associations included the Health Qigong Management Center of the General Administration of Sports of the People's Republic of China, the China Health Qigong Association, and the International Health Qigong Federation. The main events included the World Health Qigong Exchange Competition. The representatives were Yang Bailong and others. Each movement of the State Sports General Administration version of Ba Duan Jin had a specific training method. For example, the core movement of "Holding the Sanjiao with both hands" was to hold the sky with the hands crossed. When practicing, one should stand with wide shoulders, hold the sky with the hands crossed, look up at the back of the hand, etc. The core movement of "shooting the left and right like a eagle" was to open the bow in the horse stance. Practicing Ba Duan Jin had many advantages, such as enhancing the flexibility and balance of the body, improving the heart and lung function, relieving stress and anxiety, enhancing strength and endurance, improving posture and balance, promoting blood circulation, improving sleep quality, etc. However, there were also disadvantages that required time and patience to see obvious effects. In addition, there was also a book published by the chemical industry publishing house in 2015, titled "Ba Duan Jin" by Zhou Qinghai. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
Basics of Eight Duan Brocade
The basic movements of the Eight Section Brocade (Ba Duan Jin) include the following: 1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing forward. Bend the knees and squat down, keeping the knees behind the toes. Arms should be bent at a 45-degree angle to the sides of the body, palms facing inward and fingers pointing towards each other. 2. Inhale as you raise your arms up in front of your body, palms facing up. Exhale as you lower your arms back down. 3. Inhale as you pull your arms apart to the sides, palms still facing up. Exhale as you bring your arms back together in front of your body. 4. Inhale as you raise your arms up above your head, palms facing up. Exhale as you lower your arms back down. 5. Inhale as you rotate your arms outward, palms facing inward. Exhale as you rotate your arms back to the starting position. 6. Inhale as you raise your arms up in front of your body, palms facing up. Exhale as you lower your arms back down. 7. Inhale as you raise your arms up above your head, palms facing up. Exhale as you lower your arms back down. 8. Inhale as you raise your arms up in front of your body, palms facing up. Exhale as you lower your arms back down. These movements should be performed in a smooth and continuous manner, with the breath coordinated with the movements. It is important to maintain proper posture and alignment throughout the exercises.
Eight Duan Brocade Style 1 - 8
The names of the 1 - 8 styles of Ba Duan Jin were respectively: Two hands supporting the Sanjiao, left and right opening the bow like shooting eagles, conditioning the spleen and stomach must be raised alone, looking back from five overwork and seven injuries, shaking the head and wagging the tail to remove the heart fire, two hands climbing the feet to strengthen the kidney waist, gathering fists and glaring eyes to increase strength, and the back of the back to eliminate all diseases. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
Wudang Eight Duan Brocade
The Wudang Eight Duan Brocade was a cultivation technique for health. It included eight movements, such as "supporting the Sanjiao with both hands", which could regulate the Sanjiao, improve the sagging of the internal organs, regulate the blood circulation of the spinal muscles on the back, and prevent and treat shoulder, neck and back pain. There were also movements such as "opening the bow on both sides like shooting an eagle","regulating the spleen and stomach must be raised alone","looking back from all kinds of injuries","shaking the head and wagging the tail to remove the heart fire","relieving all kinds of diseases from the back","clenching the fist and glaring to increase strength", and" climbing the kidney and waist with both hands". Wudang's Ba Duan Jin's martial arts followed the concept of " nurturing, advocating qi, and softness ". It emphasized on nurturing, circulating qi with will, and circulating the body with qi. The movements were gentle and the force was restrained. The training method was concise and the effect was long-lasting, showing the unique style of the internal fist technique. Other than that, there were also different forms such as Wudang Qimen Jia Ba Duan Jin, including movements such as "holding the ball with both hands and turning left and right","lightly pounding the back of the waist","looking left and right and shaking Kunlun","twisting on the spot like a silkworm","knocking teeth dozens of degrees","fishing for the moon from the bottom of the sea and throwing it into the sky","kicking away the tiger in the way","Hunyuan rubbing and rubbing through the three passes", etc. Different movements had different essentials and health effects. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
Eight Pithy Formula of the Eight-Duan Brocade
Ba Duan Jin's mnemonic chant was to hold the Sanjiao with both hands, open the bow with both hands like shooting a condor, regulate the spleen and stomach with one arm, look back from five overwork and seven injuries, shake the head and tail to remove the heart fire, climb the feet with both hands to strengthen the kidney and waist, gather fists and glare to increase strength, and eliminate all diseases from the back. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
What's the difference between Tai Chi Eight Duan Brocade and Eight Duan Brocade
There were the following differences between Taiji Eight Duan Brocade and Eight Duan Brocade: 1. [Internal energy: Tai Chi Ba Duan Jin is infused with Tai Chi internal energy, while ordinary Ba Duan Jin is only a fitness Qigong and doesn't have Tai Chi internal energy.] 2. [Breathing: Taiji Eight Duan Brocade has the ability to open and close its breathing. Ordinary Eight Duan Brocade doesn't have this breathing characteristic.] 3. In terms of moves, every move of the Taiji Eight-Duan Brocade was different from ordinary eight-Duan Brocade. 4. ** Aperture closing aspect **: Taiji Eight Duan Brocade points out some of the key apertures in the form of momentum. Ordinary Eight Duan Brocade does not have this feature. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!
Tai Chi Eight Duan Brocade
Ba Duan Jin was a type of China Qigong, which included body movements and breathing conditioning. It had been passed down in the Northern Song Dynasty. There were two kinds of postures, standing and sitting. There were two schools of thought, the Southern School (Wen Ba Duan) and the Northern School (Wu Ba Duan), but they were all composed of eight kinds of movements. Ba Duan Jin's movements were gentle and suitable for people of all ages to exercise. It could regulate the spleen and stomach, exercise the blood vessels, and prolong life. It had many associations and organizations supporting the promotion work, and there were also many related competitions. Although the concept of "Tai Chi Ba Duan Jin" was mentioned, there was no special information about "Tai Chi Ba Duan Jin". Usually, Ba Duan Jin and Tai Chi might have some similarities in terms of health and fitness concepts, breath conditioning, and movement relaxation. If it was a fitness method that incorporated Tai Chi elements into Ba Duan Jin, then its basic fitness effects should be similar to traditional Ba Duan Jin, such as enhancing flexibility, improving heart and lung function, relieving stress and anxiety, enhancing strength and endurance, improving posture and balance, promoting blood circulation, improving sleep quality, etc. However, it also required time and patience to practice, appropriate venue equipment, and may not be suitable for everyone. It also required appropriate guidance to avoid injury. While waiting for the TV series, you can also click on the link below to read the classic original work of "Dafeng Nightwatchman"!