The Monkey
The preparatory posture is the same as that for the tiger 1 Bend both legs down-slowly, move the left foot forward nimbly, lift the left hand up at the same time along the chest to the level of .the mouth and then push it forward as though it were fetching an object. When the left arm is almost stretched, clench the hand and then bend the wrist downward naturally. Fig. 55-1 2 Place the right foot forward nimbly and then move the left foot to that direction a little. Raise the left heel, with...
Touching the Shoulders with the Lower Chin and Ears
1 Raise the lower lip to cover the upper lip. Tighten the muscles of the lower chin, being careful not to use strength from the lips or the mouths. 2 Keep the lips in the above position. Touch the left shoulder first with the lower chin and then with the left ear. Do this 5 times before changing to the other 1 Raise the lower chin several centimeters and close the teeth naturally. 2 Prop the lower chin with the back of the right hand and put the index finger on the Adam's apple. 3 Prop the...
Eliminating Fat In The Waist
2 Brush the back 20 times while twisting the body. 1 Perform light down-and-up spiral stimulation with the palms on the Foot-Kidney Meridian, 5 times. 2 Rub the meridian line from the thighs to the lower chest, 5 times. 3 Rub with force from the scapular to the waist 5 times. Take this line as the midline and brush to the left and right 10 times on each side.
Prostatomegaly
Prostatomegaly is a common disease in old men. It is probably related to overactive sexual life, bladder hyperemia and disorder of sexual hormone balance. The main symptoms are pollakiuria, urgency of urination, urodynia, urine incontinence, dysuria, even acute retention of urine. The serious patient may have Practise 1 or 2 times a day, about 30 minutes each time. See Chapter Two for details. Practise 3 to 5 times a day. See the previous section of proctoptosis for details. Practise 3 to 5...
Clinical Manifestations Ixz
Symptoms vary according to the conditions of the valvular damage. For patients with no complications, the clinical symptoms are not obvious. The common complications are congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation. 1 Quiescent Sitting Health Cultivation Exercises 2 Relaxed and Quiescent Recumbent Exercise When doing the above two exercises use the second respiration method and concentrate your mind on Dantian. Practise them 3 or 4 times a day, 30 to 60 Take the lying posture. Do the...
Clinical Manifestations Gsn
The main symptoms are irregular or excessive vaginal bleeding after menses, often complicated with vertigo, dizziness, lumbago, tiredness, dysphoria with a Choose either the Three-line Relaxing Exercise or the Relaxing Exercise. Practise 3 times a day, 20 minutes each time. See the previous sections of hypertension and apoplexy sequelae. Lie, or sit with the knees crossed, relax in quiescence, respirate naturally and concentrate the mind on Shanzhong point. Practise 3 to 5 times a day, 30...
Sample Case Cop
Mr. Cheng, 25 years old, suffered from prolapse of the anus caused by dry stool and hemorrhaging in November 1979. Later his case became serious, and even squatting would cause a prolapse from which he could recover only after rubbing and pressing slowly and gently. After being treated with the pricking pile method the hemorrhage was cured, but he still suffered from the prolapse. He started to practise anus-contracting and -driving exercises. His symptoms were gradually relieved one month...
Sample Case Scq
Mr. Qian, 56 years old, had done work in which he was exposed to powdery air for over ten years. He suffered from chest pain, coughing, frequent colds for years. Light activity could lead him to have chest distress and rapid breathing. His physical strength had decreased obviously. X-ray examination showed that the hilus of his lung and his lung markings were not clear and there were some After three months of Qigong exercise, his clinical manifestation improved obviously. X-ray re-examination...
HEALTH CULTIVATION MASSAGE An Mo Yang Sheng Fa
Health Cultivation Massage belongs to the mobile cultivation methods of Qigong exercises. It is characterized by cultivation by movements that are simple and easily done. In the Ming Dynasty 1368-1644 this method was popularized among the Chinese people. It is good for health care, body strengthening and prolonging life if exercised frequently and persistently. 1 Combing the hair. The acuity of vision can be improved and the pathogenic wind be expelled by combing one's hair frequently. The...
Practical Qigong For Home Health Care
The purposes of home care Qigong are the curing of disease and prolonging of life. Though there are many kinds of home care Qigong, the main division of techniques comes between neigong internal exercise and waigong external exercise . Those practised mainly in a quiescent state are called internal exercise or quiescent exercise, characterized by concentrating attention on Dantian the elixir field in concert with inhalation, exhalation and holding of breath in order to stimulate qi vital energy...
Clinical Manifestation
Coughing repeatedly and spitting thick sputum and blood are the main symptoms. The course of the disease is comparatively long. Adopt the natural breathing method or the second breathing method. Do the exercise 3 to 5 times a day, 30 minutes each time. See Chapter Two for details. Take the sitting posture. Do the exercise 2 to 4 times a day, 30 minutes each time. See the previous sections of chronic bronchitis and emphysema of the lungs. Pneumothorax is a kind of disease caused by air entering...
Qigong Treatment 1
1 Relaxed and Quiescent Recumbent Exercise Relax and get into quiescent naturally, and concentrate the mind on Dantian. Make the breathing deep, long, even, gentle, and slow, so as to combine the original qi inside the body with the air outside, and refine them into the internal qi to circulate all over the body. Practise 2 to 3 times a day. See Chapter Two for the details. This exercise has the function of removing the nervous messages in the mind and treating insomnia. Sit on the bed with the...
Facial Exercises
Facial calisthenics can make the muscles of the face and neck firm and soft. The calisthenics can be divided into two parts simple facial movement and complicated movement. a. Slightly open the mouth and fill it with air. Then blow slightly. Inhale and blow like this again and again. b. Move the lower jaw, as if chewing gum. c. Open the mouth wide and close it tightly, again and again. Each time the above movements can be performed for 10 minutes. Do them twice a day, once in the morning and...
Method of the Three Lines Penetrating Qi
When you breathe in, concentrate your mind on Dantian in the lower abdomen when you breathe out, release harmful gases following the three 1 Release the harmful gases following an imaginary line drawn from the face to the chest, from the chest to the abdomen, from the abdomen to the inner sides of the legs and from the legs inside to the Yongquan point. 2 Release the harmful gases from the head to the shoulders, from the shoulders to the arms, from the arms to the fingertips. 3 From the crown...
Clinical Manifestations Uaz
Patients have wandering and symmetric pain and swelling in the small joints on the limbs. The joints gradually become stiff and dysfunctional. In the later stage, the patient may experience muscle atrophy, stiffness in the joints and Practise 2 or 3 times a day, 30 minutes each time. See Chapter Two for details. Practise 1 or 2 times a day, 30 minutes each time. See Chapter Two for details. Choose the exercises for the parts of the neck, spine, shoulders, elbows, hips and knees in order to...
Myopia
Myopia is a disease caused by ametropia. It is common in primary and middle-school students. Mostly it results from long-term improper use of the eyes, such as working at a short distance, reading in dim light or in an incorrect posture, The patient can see things close up but unclear at a distance. Practise 3 times a day, 30 minutes each time. See the previous section of chronic Relax the eyes, breathe naturally, and concentrate the mind on Dantian. See the previous sections of hypertension...
Qigong Treatment Iqe
Choose the 1st, 4th, 9th and 21st postures. Practise 1 or 2 times a day, 15 to 20 minutes each time. See Chapter Two for details. Practise 1 or 2 times a day, 15 to 20 minutes each time. See the previous section Massage the pain points and the around tissue dozens of times. Raise up, drop down, swing forward and backward and stretch sideward the arms dozens of times, and then pinch, press, rub and tap with fingers for ten times each, coordinate the movement and the respiration method. Repeat...
Eight Pieces Of Brocade Exercise
Ba Duan Jin is part of the health care Qigong system practised in the home which has been popularized among Chinese people. This exercise was practised in the Sui and Tang dynasties 581-907 A.D. . It is easily performed by both old and young people. The amount of exercise can be varied and its effect is all-round. Its movements are divided into eight steps, the postures in each as graceful as a The following points should be emphasized in practising this exercise 1 Firmness and gentleness...
Bouncing a Ball While Stepping
a. Lift up the left leg, do the movements of bouncing a ball with the right hand in front of the right shoulder. Inhale at the same time. Fig. 74 b. Lift up the right leg, do the movements of bouncing a ball with the left hand in front of the left shoulder. Exhale at the same time. The movements of lifting hand, bouncing the ball and stepping feet should be coordinated with breathing, and the stepping movements should be done in a very happy and relaxed manner. Doing bouncing movements with the...
Clinical Manifestations Ywt
The main symptom is that the patient feels pain in the shoulder. Sometimes pain spreads to the upper arm or even to the lower arm. The activtity of the Practise the 1st, 5th, 6th, 7th, 13th, 16th, 21st and 23rd postures, 1 or 2 times a day, 20 to 30 minutes each time. See Chapter Two for details. Practise once a day, 20 to 30 minutes each time. See Chapter Two for details. a. Stand in relaxation and quiescence with the feet a shoulder width apart. Keep the mind in quiesence and concentrate it...
Transmit Qi with Movement Method
1 Standing with feet apart at a distance of a little more than the width of the shoulders. While slowly taking in a breath, move the arms from the sides in an arc forward slowly and evenly, bringing the hands together at the level of the larynx as you reach the end of the inhale. Then exhale, moving the hands with the palms face down, slowly down along the middle line of the torso. At the same time, think to transmit qi downward, while bending the knees to half squat. Your hands should reach...
Preventing and Eliminating Freckles
Freckle are black or brown pigmentations. They commonly appear in young people around puberty or in pregnant women. 1 Press the lateral side of the heels along the bladder meridian, from the higher level to the lower level, 5 times. 2 Press Shugu posterior to the head of the fifth metatarsal bone for one minute. Repeat 5 times. 3 Massage the lumbodosal line from the top to the bottom 5 times. Then, with the spinal column as the middle line, press outwards to both sides with the palms more than...
Flying Pigeon Spreading its Wings
a. Straighten the arms and turn the palms facing each other. Shift the weight of the body to the right foot, raise the tiptoe of the left foot, and inhale at the same time. Fig. 70-1 b. Spread the hands to the sides of the body horizontally as much as possible. Shift the weight of the body to the left foot, raise the heel of the right foot and exhale at the same time. Fig. 70-2 When leaning back, spread both hands as though a flying pigeon were spreading its wings. The movements should be done...
THE BUDDHAS GUARDIANSEXERCISE Jin Gang Gong
According to legend, Jin Gang Gong was created by a general of the Qing Dynasty 1644-1911 A.D. . This general was proficient in both Qigong and medical skills. He later shaved his head and became a monk. This school of exercise was established by successors through selection. It consists of three steps. As with other exercises, it stresses the regulation of the heart, the body and the breath. The exercise should be done with relaxed body and soft breath, and without distracting thoughts. a. The...
Gastroptosia
Gastroptosia refers to the position of the stomach being lower than normal. It is common in old people, especially in those who are weak. The main symptoms are abdominal distension, pain in the upper abdomen, anorexia, indigestion, constipation, etc. 1 Relaxed and Quiescent Recumbent Exercise Lie on the back with a high pillow and put the palms on the bed. Put something under the buttocks so as to lift them 5 cm higher than the bed. Use the second respiration method and concentrate the mind on...
The Commonlyused Points and Manipulations
The point massage can dredge the circulation of qi and blood, clear and activate the meridians and collaterals and strengthen the immunological and disease-resisting abilities of the body. It can also regulate qi and blood, balance yin and yang, enhance the body resistance to eliminate the pathogenetic factors, mobilize the potential energy of the body to achieve the goal of fighting against diseases and prolonging life. However manipulation and a correct selection of points according to the...
Myotenositis Of Common Extensor Muscle
Myotenositis of common extensor muscle of the fingers is caused by overloading or long and chronic strain of the common extensor muscle. The main symptom is pain in the wrist and arm when moving, especially when wringing a towel or carrying a basin. Qigong treatment is usually used after the failure of other treatments, such as medicated plasters, medicine, physical treatment and cold and warm wet dressing. Choose the 1st, 4th, 11th, 16th and 21st postures. Practise two times a day, 30 See the...
Proctoptosis
Proctoptosis is a kind of disease with the herniation of the anal canal, rectal mucosa, rectum and a part of the sigmoid from the anus. It is often found in Choose a quiet place in the early morning. Facing the east, stand with the feet a shoulder width apart and put the left hand on Dantian with the right hand above it. Close the eyes slightly and try to look at the nose tip. Touch the upper palate with the tongue. Concentrate the mind on Dantian and keep the posture for a while. Then inhale...
The Rotating Flywheel
a. Stand up with the two hands in front of the lower belly. b. Stretch both arms straight and rotate them to the upper left along with the turning of the waist. Inhale when both hands reach the top of the head and exhale when the hands are rotating from the upper left downward. Repeat the movements ten times. Fig. 73-1 c. Do the same movements as above, changing the direction of the rotation. Fig. 73-2 The waist should be turned along with the rotating movements of the hands. The movements of...
The Twelve Regular Meridians
The twelve regular meridians include the three yin meridians of the hand the lung, the pericardium and the heart , and the three yang meridians of the hand the large intestine, the Sanjiao and the small intestine , the three yang meridians of the foot the stomach, the gallbladder and the bladder , and three yin meridians of the foot the spleen, the liver and the kidney . Since they belong to the twelve visceral organs and are the major trunks in the jingluo system, they are called zheng jing...
Constipation
Constipation is a kind of disease with dyschesia, hard stool, prolongation of the interval of defecation usually more then 48 hours and impediment of defecation. The main symptoms of the disease are dyschesia, hard stool, prolongation of defecation interval, impeded defecation accompanied with abdominal distension or Use the second respiration method and concentrate the mind on the lower abdomen. Practise 3 to 4 times a day, 30 minutes each time. See Chapter Two for 2 Quiescent Recumbent...
Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids is caused by the expanding of the vein's tussocks and cirsoid under the membrane of the rectal mucous and the hypodermic part of the anal canal. We can divide hemorrhoids into three types according to the area in which it occurs internal hemorrhoids, external hemorrhoids and the mixed type. It is The main symptoms are hemorrhaging, prolapse, swelling, itching, pain, a dropping feeling and the feeling of a foreign substance. Practise this 3 to 5 times a day. See the previous section...
Hypotension
Hypotension is a disease that the blood pressure is lower than the normal one. Its occurrance often has something to do with derangement of the vegetative The main symptom is lower blood pressure, sometimes accompanied by dizziness, giddiness, weakness and sleeplessness. Use the first respiration mathod while practising the above exercise and concentrate the mind on Dantian. See Chapter Two for details. Practise this 2 times a day, 20 to 30 minutes each time. See Chapter Two for details....
Postures Rpf
1 Natural standing style separate the feet in the width of the shoulders parallel. Keep the head upright and pull in the chest slightly. Slightly bend the knees. Put the hands on the lower belly with the left hand inside and the right one outside, palms facing inwards. Eyes look horizontally or downwards. Fig. 7 2 Cupping standing style Standing with the feet apart as above, let the eyes look ahead horizontally or downwards. Bend the hands in front of the body with fingers bent slightly and the...
Exercises For Puerperal Restoration
Women who have given birth to a child all hope that their body may look like it did in their maiden life. This is possible if one practises the exercises for puerperal restoration. A brief introduction of these exercises is as follows 1. Stand with the arms raising up forcefully, or perform sit-ups, or stretch the arms backwards when sitting on a chair without a back. 2. Stand straight and stretch the arms downwards until they touch the ground. Or, lie on the back, get the body up with the...
Prolapse Of Lumbar Intervertebral Disc
Prolapse of the lumbar intervertebral disc, also called prolapse of the nucleus pulposus of the lumbar intervertebral disc, is common in young and middle aged people. Patients feel pain on one side of the waist and leg. If not treated in time, The main symptom is' pain on one side of the waist and radiating pain in one leg, or a numb, cold and swollen feeling in the affected leg. Qigong exercises should be used when symptoms and signs are relieved after massage treatment. a Hip bone moving...
SINEWTRANSFORMING EXERCISE Yi Jin Jing
Yi Jin Jing evolved and developed from the Daoyin Fa method of breathing and physical exercise therapy and Tuna Fa method of inspiration and expiration of the ancient Yangsheng Shu exercise for health cultivation . It is said that it was created by the eminent monk Damo of the Shaolin Temple in the Liang Dynasty 502-557 A.D. and Chen Bo of the Song Dynasty 960-1279 A.D. in the course of their exercises. It has been one of the methods of physical exercise beloved by Chinese people for centuries....
Standing Ba Duan Jin
1 Supporting the heaven with two hands and regulate the three visceral cavities. Stand with feet a shoulder width apart. Slightly bend both knees, relax the shoulders and elbows, and hang the hands naturally by the sides. Pull in the chest, contract the belly, relax the waist and back bone. Keep the head upright, with the eyes looking forward. Soothe the mind and regulate breathing. Inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth. Sink the qi down to Dantian and let the tongue touch the...
HARMONIZATION EXERCISE Tiao He Gong
Tiao He Gong is an auxiliary exercise practised after ending of Qigong. It can be used for prevention of side-effects during performing Qigong. It was created according to expositions on cultivation, conserving health, methods of breathing and so on as found in the oldest medical book now extant in China, the Classics of Internal Medicine, and according to practical experience of curing diseases by massage. It is a kind of simple and practical exercise for health care. The maneuvres of the...
Qigong Treatment Fnw
Qigong treatment has a good effect on high blood pressure. It can effectively induce relaxation effect and dissipate some of the mental strain factors causing high blood pressure. By relaxing, keeping one in quiescence and adjusting the cerebral cortex's function, the function of the vasomotor centre can be adjusted and the elasticity of the small arteries can be improved. In this way it is helpful in the treatment of high blood pressure. In addition, its effect of lowering blood 1 Standing...
The Manipulations of Qigong Point Massage
Take a sitting position. When the mind is calmed, the three inhalation and exhalation and three times opening and closing are performed see Chapter Four . In both cases, exhalation should be done first. Then press the middle finger of the left hand on Yintang and put the middle finger of the right hand on the nail of the left middle finger. Turn the finger leftward nine times and then rightward nine times. Then perform point respiration three times. Fig.l 11 Put both palms on the head with the...
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a eye disease caused by high pressure in the eyes, the narrowness of the anterior chambers and the hindered dischargement of the aqueous humor. Clinically, glaucoma can be divided into acute and chronic types. When congestive glaucoma results in an acute attack, the patient may suffer severe headaches, nausea, iridization and decreased vision. Congestive ciliary body, corneal opacity, platycoria and high eye pressure can be found upon examination. Simple glaucoma attacks slowly...
Pressing the Palms and Regulating the Breath
a. Stand with both hands in front of the lower belly. b. Let the palms face up and lift them up to the front of eyes. Inhale at the same time. Fig. 75-1 c. Turn the palms with the fingers pointing at each other. Press them down from the front of eyes to the front of the lower belly. Exhale at the same time. Inhale when lifting the hands up and exhale when pressing them down. The movements should be done slowly. One lifting and one pressing is considered one sequence. Exercise ten times.
LONGEVITY EXERCISE Chang Shou Gong
Chang Shou Gong has been popular in the Taihu Lake Taihu Region of South China for a long time. It is characterized by integration of mobile and quiescent exercises, convenience for practice both on land or in a boat, providing firmness and gentleness, and all-round positive effects. When it is practised persistently, the diseases may be cured and prolonging of life obtained. 1 The preparatory posture. Calm the mind and concentrate the thoughts, but do not be slack. Let Baihui face the sky....
Sexual Impotence
Sexual impotence refers to a man's penis not erecting or erecting without enough hardness. It is usually caused by disturbance of the controlling function of the penis erection in the cerebral cortex or spinal central nervous system. Neurasthenia, chronic backaches and excessive sex life can also cause the disease. The patient's penis wilts or erects without enough hardness, accompanied with dizziness, vexation, uneasiness, disturbed sleep, pain in the back and knees. Practise 2 to 3 times a...
Ba Duan Jin Sitting
The preparatory posture Sit straight with crossed legs or sitting naturally on a bed or chair. Put the hands in front of the belly, touch the upper palate with the tongue, relax the waist and shoulders, concentrate the mind on Dantian, and breathe naturally. Fig. 31 1 Holding the Kunlun Mountains with one's hands. Interlace the fingers and hold the upper back part of the head in the hands. Stretch the head backward against the hands with the eyes looking up and let the hands press the head...
Turning the Waist and Pushing the Palms
a. Stand in the horse riding stance. Clench both hands and let them hang akimbo with the fist centres up and the tiger's mouth facing out. Draw the left elbow backward, turn the upper part of the body to the left, straighten right hand and push it out with strength. Inhale at the same time. Then return the original posture and exhale. Fig. 66-1 . b. Draw the right elbow back, turn the upper part of the body to the right, change the left fist into a palm and push it out. Inhale at the same time....
EAR MASSAGE TO STRENGTHEN HEALTH Rou Er Jian Shen Fa
The ear is a microcosm of the human body even its form looks like a fetus suspended upside down within the belly of its mother. It was said in ancient Chinese medical books that there is a close relationship between the ear auricle and the channels and collaterals. Clinical observation reveals that the physiological and pathological status of internal organs is approximately reflected at the corresponding locations of the auricle. Hence, rubbing the auricles frequently can stimulate the...
Using Qigong To Make The Face More Beautiful
Facial massage can promote the blood circulation and lipa secretion, eliminate wrinkles and get rid of fatigue. There are various ways of massage. Generally an effective massage should include the following three factors. First, the massage should be directed against the expressional wrinkle lines. In this way it can prevent those transverse wrinkles on the forehead, nose bridge, neck and so on. Second, it should promote blood circulation. For the radial wrinkles around the mouth and eyes, a...
Clinical Manifestations Xjr
The patient experiences leukasmus on the skin. The leukasmus may be large or small, in round, elliptical or irregular shape. Inside the leukasmus the hair becomes white encircled with a dark pigment bend. Sometimes pigmentation appears in the leukasmus. The amount of the leukasmus is uncertain, sometimes occurring over the whole body, but usually the patient has no uncomfortable sensation. This is main exercise for treating vitiligo. Practise 2 to 3 times a day, 30 minutes each time. See...