Taoist Qi Gong (Chi Kung/Dao Yin)

Dao Yin means to "Guide & Stretch". It circulates the smooth flow of the blood and vital energy (Qi), throughout the entire body. It involves both passive and vigorous actions, that are circular and continuous in their movements.

Within the Li Family Arts the Daoyin exercises that are taught have been handed down from one generation to another. All originate from ancient Taoist practices, such as the:

 

• Ba Duan Jin - Eight Strands of the Brocade Daoyin, Sitting & Standing Exercises.
• Wu Xing-Five Element Daoyin.
• Taiji Daoyin Exercises - Yin & Yang Balancing Exercises.
• Chang Ming Daoyin-Taoist Health/Longevity Exercises.

Today more and more people are becoming aware of the Traditional Chinese health exercise of Daoyin. Which is now called in our present time as "Qigong", which means to Work with Energy.

Regular practice of Daoyin exercises will strengthen the connections between the Body, Mind & Spirit. They can also help to either control or prevent certain health ailments that some individuals suffer with, such as:

• Hypertension, Arthritis, Stress, Chronic Fatigue, Poor Circulation, Heart Disease, Asthma, Osteoporosis, Insomnia and many more such ailments.

Daoyin exercises can strengthen the functioning of the internal organs, by helping to maintain the balance of Yin & Yang energies within oneself, which will boost the individual's immune system to fight off any illnesses that might attack it throughout the different seasons of each year.

Daoyin will also develop each individual's Balance, Coordination and Concentration, improving relaxation with a deep feeling of inner stillness and tranquility.