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14-September-2008 12:50:22 - Baduanjin qigong A Qing Dynasty manual of qigong, here illustrating the seated form of Separate Heaven and Earth. A Qing Dynasty manual of qigong, here illustrating the seated form of Separate Heaven and Earth. The Baduanjin traditional Chinese: 八段錦氣功; simplified Chinese: 八段锦气功 is one of the most common forms of Chinese qigong used as exercise.1 Variously translated as Eight Pieces of Brocade, Eight Section Brocade, Eight Silken Movements and others, the name of the form generally refers to how the eight individual movements of the form characterize and impart a silken quality like that of a piece of brocade to the body and its energy. The Baduanjin is primarily designated as a form of medical qigong, meant to improve health.2 This is in contrast to religious or martial forms of qigong. However, this categorization does not preclude the form's use by martial artists as a supplementary exercise, and this practice is frequent.2 Contents 1 History 2 The sections 2.1 Standing 3 See also 4 References 5 Footnotes History This exercise is mentioned in several encyclopedias originating from the Song Dynasty. The Pivot of the Way Dao Shi c. 1150 describes an archaic form of this qigong.3 The Ten Compilations on Cultivating Perfection Xiuzhen shi-shu c. 1300 features illustrations of all eight movements. The same work assigns the creation of this exercise to two of the Eight immortals, namely Zhongli Quan and Lu Tung-pin.3 It is also mentioned in popular tales during the Song. Stories Heard by Yijian Yijian Zhi by Hong Mai 1123-1202 details a story about a practitioner who is shocked to learn that practicing this set may lead to premature death.3 This is conveyed to him by his helper, who is a Daoist sage in disguise.3 The exercise was later expanded from eight to twelve movements over the centuries and was described in the boxing manual Illustrated Exposition of Internal Techniques 1882 by Wang Zuyuan, a famed practitioner of the Yì Jīn Jīng set.3 Modern sources attribute its creation to the semi-legendary Chinese folk hero General Yue Fei, and describe it as being created as a form of exercise for his soldiers. The legend states he taught the exercise to his men to help keep their bodies strong and well-prepared for battle.45 The sections The Baduanjin as a whole is broken down in to eight separate exercises, each focusing on a different physical area and qi meridian. The Baduanjin traditionally contains both a standing and seated set of eight postures each. In the modern era, the standing version is by far the most widely practiced. The particular order in which the eight pieces are executed sometimes varies, with the following order being the most common. Standing Two Hands Hold up the Heavens Shuang Shou Tuo Tian This move is said to stimulate the Triple Warmer meridian Sanjiao. It consists of an upward movement of the hands, which are loosely joined and travel up the center of the body. Drawing the Bow to Shoot the Hawk or Vulture While in a lower horse stance, the practitioner imitates the action of drawing a bow to either side. It is said to exercise the waist area, focusing on the kidneys and spleen. Separate Heaven and Earth This resembles a version of the first piece with the hands pressing in opposite directions, one up and one down. A smooth motion in which the hands switch positions is the main action, and it is said to especially stimulate the stomach. Wise Owl Gazes Backwards or Look Back This is a stretch of the neck to the left and the right in an alternating fashion. Sway the Head and Shake the Tail This is said to regulate the function of the heart and lungs. Its primary aim is to remove excess heat or fire xin huo from the heart. Xin huo is also associated with heart burn in traditional Chinese medicine. In performing this piece, the practitioner squats in a low horse stance, places the hands on thighs with the elbows facing out and twists to glance backwards on each side. Two Hands Hold the Feet to Strengthen the Kidneys and Waist This involves a stretch upwards followed by a forward bend and a holding of the toes. Clench the Fists and Glare Fiercely or Angrily This resembles the second piece, and is largely a punching movement either to the sides or forward while in horse stance. This, which is the most external of the pieces, is aimed at increasing general vitality and muscular strength. Bouncing on the Toes This is a push upward from the toes with a small rocking motion on landing. The gentle shaking vibrations of this piece is said to smooth out the qi after practice of the preceding seven pieces. Two Hands Hold up the Heavens Drawing the Bow to Shoot the Hawk Separate Heaven and Earth Clench Fists and Glare Fiercely See also Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Baduanjin Traditional Chinese medicine Yi Jin Jing Liu Zi Jue Health Qigong Neigong References The effects of baduanjin qigong in the prevention of bone loss for middle-aged women. Qigong as a psychosocial intervention for depressed elderly with chronic physical illnesses Footnotes ^ Kuei, Stephen 1993. Beginning Qigong: Chinese Secrets for Health and Longevity. Tuttle Publishing. ISBN 0-8048-1721-9. Among the most popular of them...The Eight Brocade Exercises... pg.17 ^ a b Jwing-Ming, Dr. Yang 2000. Eight Simple Qigong Exercises for Health: The Eight Pieces of Brocade. Jamaica Plain, Mass. USA: YMAA Publication Center. ISBN 1-886969-52-3. ^ a b c d e Shahar, Meir. The Shaolin Monastery: History, Religion, and the Chinese Martial Arts. Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press, 2008 ISBN 0824831101, pg. 160 ^ Bisio, Tom. A Tooth from the Tiger's Mouth: How to Treat Your Injuries with Powerful Healing Secrets of the Great Chinese Warrior. Fireside, 2004 ISBN 0-7432-4551-2 ^ Yang, Jwing-Ming. Qigong Mation: Embryonic Breathing. YMAA Publication Center, 2003 ISBN 1-8869-6973-6 Retrieved from http://en..org/wiki/Baduanjin_qigong Categories: Chinese martial arts | Traditional Chinese medicine | Chinese words and phrases Views Article Discussion this page History Personal tools Log in / create account Navigation Main page Contents Featured content Current events Random article Search Go Search Interaction Community portal Recent changes Contact Donate to Help Toolbox What links here Related changes Upload file Special pages Printable version Permanent link Cite this page Languages Italiano Português Tiếng Việt Türkçe 中文 This page was last modified on 4 June 2008, at 23:03
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