File:C16 Chinese woodcut; Daoyin technique for abdominal pain Wellcome L0039762.jpg
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[edit]C16 Chinese woodcut: Daoyin technique for abdominal pain | |||
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C16 Chinese woodcut: Daoyin technique for abdominal pain |
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Illustration of technique named 'Stirring the Cinnabar Field' (Jiao dantian) fromShouyang congshu: Xiuzhen miyao(Compendium of Longevity and Cultivation Practices: Arcane Essentials of Cultivating Perfection), a text ondaoyin(therapeutic gymastics) and Qigong, describing 49daoyintechniques. The original author of this work is unknown; supposedly, it was discovered in 1513 (8th year of the Zhengde reign period of the Ming dynasty) by Wang Zai, who published it with an introductory essay.According to the text, thisdaoyintechnique alleviates abdominal pain, and can also nourish essential Qi (jingqi).Method:As shown in the illustration, sit up straight with the hands around the navel; using one's gong power, circulate Qi for 48 breaths. Woodcut |
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Wellcome Images Keywords: Chinese Medicine, Daoyin, Mental and physical cultivation practices, TCM, Medicine, Chinese Traditional, Exercise Movement Techniques, Physical Therapy Modalities |
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