Ba Duan Jin has a history of more than 800 years. Its effect is remarkable and widely praised by the public. It consists of eight movements, each of which has its unique fitness effect, which can effectively balance yin and yang, dredge meridians, and harmonize qi and blood, so as to achieve the purpose of strengthening the body, preventing and curing diseases.
Ba Duan Jin is a health-preserving exercise that is easy to stick to, and it is easy to experience the effect. As long as you stick to it, you will often see better results. Each of the moves is a reasonable way to guide the qi and blood flow of the corresponding meridians. For health-preserving people who like to practice exercises, it is easier to stick to it than dredging meridians. Practicing Ba Duan Jin can be said to regulate most chronic diseases in daily life, and all 12 meridians can be connected!
Four major effects of practicing Ba Duan Jin:
1, Strengthen physical fitness:
The movement design of Ba Duan Jin is comprehensive, which can exercise all parts of the body, improve physical fitness, and enhance immunity.
2, Prevent diseases:
In the high-incidence season of infectious diseases, practicing Ba Duan Jin can regulate body functions and prevent colds, respiratory diseases, etc.
3, Relieve stress:
When people are prone to fatigue and stress due to various gatherings and activities, the practice of Ba Duan Jin can relax the body and mind and relieve tension.
4, Promote family harmony:
Practicing Ba Duan Jin with your family can not only enhance the relationship between each other, but also enjoy the fun of exercise together and create a harmonious family atmosphere.
8 major exercises of Ba Duan Jin:
1, Lifting the three energizers with both hands:
This action can stretch the three energizers, enhance the functions of internal organs, help eliminate turbid air in the body, and relieve symptoms such as chest tightness. At the same time, it can also enhance the muscle strength of the upper limbs and trunk, and improve the coordination and stability of the body.
2, Shooting the eagle with both hands:
This action can enhance the cardiopulmonary function, promote blood circulation, and help improve the health of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. At the same time, it can also enhance the muscle strength of the shoulders and waist, and improve the balance and stability of the body.
3, To regulate the spleen and stomach, you must lift one hand:
This action can enhance the function of the spleen and stomach, promote digestion and absorption, and help improve problems in the digestive system. At the same time, it can also enhance the muscle strength of the upper limbs and trunk, and improve the coordination and stability of the body.
4, Look back to relieve the five labors and seven injuries:
This action can relieve mental stress and fatigue, enhance the blood supply and oxygen supply capacity of the brain, and help relieve headaches, insomnia and other problems. At the same time, it can also enhance the muscle strength of the neck and improve cervical spine problems.
5, Shake your head and tail to relieve heart fire:
This action can relax the body and mind, relieve anxiety and tension, and help improve sleep quality and mental state. At the same time, it can also enhance the muscle strength of the waist and improve the balance and stability of the body.
6, Climb your feet with both hands to strengthen the kidneys and waist:
This action can relieve waist fatigue, enhance kidney function, and help improve problems such as kidney deficiency and low back pain. At the same time, it can also enhance the muscle strength of the lower limbs and improve the balance and stability of the body.
7, Fisting and glaring to increase energy:
This action can enhance liver function, promote metabolism, and help improve vision problems and eye fatigue. At the same time, it can also enhance the muscle strength of the upper and lower limbs and improve the coordination and stability of the body.
8, Seven shakes behind the back can cure all diseases:
This movement can relax the muscles and joints of the whole body, relieve the tension and fatigue of the body, and help improve the body’s immunity and resistance. At the same time, it can also promote the body’s blood circulation and metabolism, and help the body to repair and renew itself.
Characteristics of Ba Duan Jin
- Li Gong Ba Duan Jin is a fixed-step exercise with bare hands, so it does not require any equipment or venue.
- Save time. The whole set of exercises takes no more than 10 minutes. You can practice it once in the morning and evening every day.
- Ba Duan Jin is divided into eight sections, each section has one posture. You can practice a single style, a full set or a selected section. The amount of exercise for each posture can be adjusted by doing only eight or sixteen breaths, or by the degree of squatting to high, medium or low posture. Therefore, the amount of exercise can be large or small, and can be controlled by yourself, which is convenient and flexible.
- The posture is dignified, the posture is stretched and generous, and the movements are simple and easy to learn. Therefore, men, women, old and young can practice this exercise. Thin people can become strong, and fat people can lose weight.
- The exercise is relatively comprehensive, from head to toe, all joints of the body, large and small muscles, no part is immobile, and the movements are in line with their physiological function requirements. Diaphragm movement can change the pressure in the chest and abdominal cavity and affect the internal organs, so it can accelerate blood circulation, muscle stretching, gastrointestinal motility, and increase oxygen, thus becoming a complete fitness method that takes both internal and external factors into consideration.
- This method has a large and fast effect. In particular, the internal strength is obvious and the qi is strong. As long as the posture is correct, the qi will be generated. The deeper the kung fu, the greater the feeling. Therefore, it is easy to generate interest and self-training. For those who persist for a long time, it is really a kind of enjoyment and endless fun.
There are thousands of ways to exercise. It is not easy to choose the one that suits you and lasts for a long time without side effects. The application principles of exercise health care can be based on the following four principles:
Four principles for practicing Ba Duan Jin
- Moderation is the key, be careful not to overdo it;
- Perseverance and perseverance;
- Combine work and rest, and relax in moderation;
- Combine form and spirit, and pay attention to unity.
Four precautions for practicing Ba Duan Jin:
- Pay attention to warm-up: Before practicing Ba Duan Jin, it is best to do appropriate warm-up exercises, such as walking, jogging, etc., to prevent muscle strain.
- Step by step: Beginners should start practicing with simple movements, and then perform the whole set of movements after gradually becoming familiar with them. Pay attention to breathing coordination during practice, and don’t hold your breath.
- Perseverance: The effect of Ba Duan Jin needs long-term persistence to appear. It is recommended to practice twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening.
- Drink water in moderation: Drink water in moderation during practice to replenish water in the body. Do not take a shower immediately after practicing. Wait for about half an hour until your body recovers to normal before taking a shower.
In general, each movement of Ba Duan Jin has its specific function and purpose. Practicing Ba Duan Jin can enhance the coordination and stability of the body, improve the function of internal organs, relieve mental stress and fatigue, etc.