Baduanjin is very popular in the society because it is easy to learn. Baduanjin is a part of Shaolin Yijinjing, which is divided into two parts: merit and sitting. Baduanjin is a fitness method invented by China in ancient times. It consists of eight body movements, such as body movements and breath conditioning, and it has also evolved into a martial art in China. Baduanjin, Wuqinxi and Tai Ji Chuan are all popular fitness methods in China.
It is said that Baduanjin was created by Yue Fei, and it is also said that Baduanjin was created by Zhong Liquan in the Tang Dynasty, but these statements are not very credible. There is a record of Ba Duan Jin's formal exercise method in Xu Xun's Ling Jian Zi Dao Jing in Wei and Jin Dynasties. However, the earliest name of "Baduanjin" appeared in the book Jian Yizhi by Hong Mai in the Song Dynasty. Similar fitness methods are also recorded in Taoist health books in the Song Dynasty, such as Daoism edited by Zeng Yi.
The Historical Origin of Baduanjin
Baduanjin is an independent and complete fitness technique. It has a long history, is widely spread and is deeply loved by the people. It is said that it was handed down by Yue Fei and Liang Shichang. It was recorded as early as the Northern Song Dynasty and has a history of more than 800 years.
Baduanjin is an exquisite silk fabric in ancient times, woven into many different colors. The ancients regarded this set of movements as a set of guiding techniques with excellent health care effect, simple arrangement and perfect movements. This method is divided into eight sections, so it is called eight-section brocade.
The training method of Baduanjin should be based on internal strength, which is a fixed-step dynamic work combining internal and external. Therefore, the practice of Ba Duan Jin should not only pay attention to manners and movements, but also cooperate with the sense of guarding the heart, breathing with ideas and breathing with ideas.
There are two ways to exercise Baduanjin, one is hard training and the other is not hard training. When you practice hard, you should still keep your body relaxed. You can't use rigid strength, and you can't use simple arm strength. Your movements should follow your breath and flow through your abdomen. The practice method of not exerting force is mainly to push the internal force movement from outside to inside.