Recently, many people have been practicing Baduanjin, a type of Chinese qigong that includes physical movements and breath regulation.
Baduanjin is a fitness qigong exercise that cultivates both the internal and external aspects of the body, with a history of over a thousand years. Its creation conforms to the principles of kinematics and human mechanics. It emphasizes the coordination of movements and breathing, requires relaxation and mental concentration, and pursues the philosophy of “harmony between man and nature”. It is a complete and independent fitness exercise!
It offers numerous benefits. For example, it promotes smooth blood circulation and unblocks meridians; it regulates the nervous system, which is particularly beneficial for those in sub-health conditions; another benefit is that it can delay the curvature of the spine, making people look upright and radiant, much younger than their peers… and so on.
Due to its comprehensiveness, Baduanjin involves every joint and muscle, big or small, from head to toe. Each movement meets physiological requirements and offers many benefits. It is a rare fitness exercise that cultivates both the internal and external aspects of the body! In the following sections, we will introduce the movements of Baduanjin.