Does Ba Duan Jin really work?

Most people only know that Duan Jin is a traditional Chinese fitness method. Those with more knowledge only know that it is a soft body exercise used to stretch muscles and bones in internal martial arts. However, not many people know its origin as an elementary method of post-natal foundation building in the Dao of Dan. Let me tell you, Ba Duan Jin is not just a method of fitness used in traditional Chinese medicine, nor is it just boxing and gymnastics, but it is an entry-level method of Dan Dao passed down by Han Zhongli Zhenren. Ba Duan Jin uses a simple method of guiding to harmonize the Qi of the twelve meridians of the human body with the five internal organs, to harmonize and nourish the meridians, and to infuse the excess Qi into the eight meridians, thereby achieving the effect of replenishing the deficiency and opening and closing the orifices. It can truly be said to be a wonderful method for prolonging life.

Hold your hands up to the sky to regulate the triple burner. There are four kinds of Qi in the human body: Yuan Qi, Zong Qi, Ying Qi and Wei Qi. The vital energy originates from the life gate between the kidneys, passes through the triple burner, and circulates throughout the body along the meridian system and pores. This movement can boost your primordial energy and vital energy. Look back to get rid of the five kinds of fatigue and seven kinds of injuries, and shake your back seven times to get rid of all diseases. This method can activate and connect the major meridians behind the body, such as the Governor Vessel, the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian, etc., thus promoting the circulation of all meridians and replenishing the losses of the five internal organs. It should not be underestimated because of its simplicity.

Drawing the bow to the left and right is like shooting an eagle. This posture expands the lung energy. The lungs belong to metal in the five elements, and the lungs store the soul. The senior masters said: If you want to become an immortal, you must master the splitting fist. The Danjing talks a lot about the heart, kidneys and spleen but neglects the liver and lungs. Do you know that the acquired Dan method attaches great importance to the lung Qi in the Dantian (the center of Dantian)? The lung controls the skin and fur, and the splitting fist belongs to the metal element. By refining the lung Qi, one can have skin as white as a baby's. It is not difficult to have a youthful appearance despite having grey hair.

As a method of prolonging life, the principle is to protect the kidneys and calm the mind. The spleen belongs to earth, the lungs belong to metal, the liver belongs to wood, the kidneys belong to water, and the heart belongs to fire. The method of acquired conditioning is to first harmonize the spleen and stomach, so that they are healthy and can absorb the essence of water and grain, and then regulate the lung metal. The acquired fortune lies in the fact that earth produces metal, and metal produces water. When the mind is at peace, the spleen and stomach are in harmony and the earth element is prosperous, and prosperous earth element naturally produces gold. Think less and avoid big emotional fluctuations to nourish the spleen and earth. Speak less to nourish the lungs. Only when earth and metal are in harmony with each other and the acquired foundation is strong, will the kidney water flourish.

Ba Duan Jin is an independent and complete set of fitness exercises, beautiful and luxurious! Its movements are stretching and graceful. The modern Ba Duan Jin has changed in content and name. This exercise is divided into eight sections, each with one movement, hence the name "Ba Duan Jin". It does not require any equipment or venue to practice, is simple and easy to learn, saves time, and has extremely significant effects. It is suitable for men, women, young and old, and can make thin people strong and fat people lose weight.