Daoyin

DaoYin Qigong Waist Exercises

The waist is an extremely important part of the body in Chinese medicine; Daoyin Qigong waist exercises are soft, gentle internal Tai Chi exercises. Our vital Chi is stored in the lower belly area (tantien), which is then driven to all parts of our body, through the meridian pathways. Daily waist exercises help to refine this process.

Daoyin Qigong works powerfully to move your inner Qi throughout your entire body in a truly holistic manner.

Dao Yin works primarily to exercise and toughen your kidneys, reproductive organs and all other vital organs, improving their everyday function.

Devised during the Qin dynasty, dating back some 2000 years, these very effective internal qi exercises work really well to strengthen your muscles, tendons and bones; To build a fit, strong healthy body. They also will help to relax and calm you.

Listed below is a short explanation of the main benefits for each exercise:

1. Roc Spreads it Wings

Exercise Function

• Strengthens and stretches the arms and shoulders
• Increases flexibility in your waist

2. The Sparrow Hawk stoops and turns somersault.

Indications

Care should be taken if you are suffering from high blood pressure as this exercise requires lowering the head. If you have a heart condition avoid this exercise.

Exercise Function

• Works well to stimulate your central nervous system
• Improves your inner ear function working on conditions for dizziness and tinnitus, especially if you have a weak constitution

3. The old pine tree greets

Exercise Function

• An excellent exercise for your waist area
• Exercises your shoulders
• Works well on your side muscles

4. Subdue the dragon and the tiger

Exercise Function

• Activates vital energy points in your waist area
• Strengthens your waist
• Firms your waist muscles

5. Two dragons playing a pearl

Exercise Function

• Activates key energy channels in your hands
• Tones and loosens your waist area

6. The street vendor beats drum

(Note of caution with this exercise: Care should be taken to do this exercise gently; the change in force will give different sounds to your body. It should beat with only a gently tap – do not force)

Exercise Function

• A fantastic exercise for your lungs and respiratory system
• Will improve your heart function and cardiac system

7. Look up at heaven and press to earth

Exercise Function

• Strengthens your back
• Improves your kidney function
• The deep breathing will help to improve your respiratory function

8. The black bear shakes his body

Exercise Function

• This exercise is great for increasing internal chi in your body
• Tones your waist and strengthens your kidneys
• Excellent for improving your digestion
• Fortifies your stomach and spleen area

Daily work with the Daoyin Qigong exercises will gradually toughen your waist area; improving overall flexibility in your waist, will aid your health and wellbeing. Building a strong waist area will enhance your inner Chi to great effect.