As a traditional fitness sport, Baduanjin has always been highly regarded. Its movements are easy to learn, effective and have great benefits for physical and mental health. Today, we will introduce the first four styles of Hachidanjin and lead you to appreciate the charm of this traditional sport.
Type 1: Standing pile.
Standing piles are the foundation of Baduanjin, and the balance and stability of the body are emphasized. The essentials of the movement are: feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, arms naturally drooping, palms facing each other. The role of the standing pile is to regulate the breathing, relax the body and mind, and prepare for the next movement.
The second style: hold the sky with both hands.
One of the most classic movements in Baduanjin, it stretches all parts of the body, enhancing flexibility and joint flexibility. The essentials of the movement are: slowly raise your arms, palms up, fingertips facing each other, raise your head and chest, and look ahead. Through the practice of holding the sky with both hands, you can relieve problems such as low back pain, shoulder and neck discomfort, etc.
The third form: regulates the spleen and stomach.
The action of regulating the spleen and stomach can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, improve digestive function, and have a good conditioning effect on spleen and stomach disharmony, indigestion and other problems. The essentials of the movement are: put the hands on the abdomen and massage 30 times in a clockwise direction; Then spread your hands apart and push back along the band veins to the waist, and then forward around the waist and abdomen to the anterior abdomen. Through the practice of this movement, you can regulate the spleen and stomach, promote digestion, and improve your physical condition.
The fourth type: five labors and seven injuries look back.
Looking back, this action can relieve the fatigue and tension of the body, and relax the body and mind. The essentials are: Arms straight, palms outward, hands alternately raised up to the top of the head, while the head gently swings to the left and right. Through the practice of this movement, you can relieve the fatigue and tension of the body, relax the body and mind, and improve the body's immunity.
The above are the essentials and functions of the first four movements of Baduanjin. During the exercise, it is necessary to pay attention to the coordination of breathing and the accuracy of movements. At the same time, you should choose the intensity and time of practice that suits you according to your physical condition and health condition. If discomfort or pain occurs during the exercise, you should immediately stop the exercise and consult a medical professional.
In addition to the above four movements, Baduanjin also includes other movements, such as hanging the golden bell upside down and rubbing the kidney meridian behind the back. These actions have their own unique effects and effects, which can help us comprehensively regulate the functions of various parts and organs of the body, so as to achieve the purpose of strengthening the body and prolonging life.
As a traditional fitness sport, Baduanjin not only has a profound cultural heritage and historical background, but also is a fitness method that is easy to learn and has remarkable results. Through long-term consistent practice, you can improve your physical health, improve your physical fitness, and relieve physical and mental stress. Therefore, we should actively study and practice Baduanjin to enjoy the health and happiness that this traditional sport brings.