DAO yin 導引
What is Dao Yin?
Dao Yin in ancient Chinese means 'guiding and stretching', It is a traditional Chinese form of beautiful stretching exercises, which is usually combined with breathing techniques. It is also referred to as Yang Sheng which means 'nourishing life'.
Dao Yin Yang Sheng Gong was created in the 1960s by Professor Zhang Guangde, who is the Honorary General Director of Zhang Guangde's Daoyin Yangsheng Gong Centre at Beijing Sports University, China.
In China Dao Yin Yang Sheng Gong has been officially recognised by the Ministry of Health and is used by hospitals and sanatoria for the treatment of various illnesses. There are many Dao Yin Yang Sheng Gong Associations established throughout Europe and more than 3,000 practicing students and teachers in the UK.
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49 Dynamic Meridian Movements
This sequence consists of 49 soft, fluent and harmonious movements that can be practised by either standing or in a sitting position.
There are many pressure points on our body that relate to the different systems within our body. This exercise is a simple sequence of Tai Chi movements which concentrate on our mind and breathing to stimulate the Meridian Lines (pressure points) within our body - for example pressure points for the circulatory system and the digestive system
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The health benefits of learning and practising the 49 Dynamic Meridian Movements sequence are:
+ Improve energy circulation
+ Stimulate the respiratory and digestive systems
+ Loosen the joints, which can improve balance
+ Help with flexibility & co-ordination
+ Help with concentration and relaxation
Learning this sequence will provide the opportunity to learn other useful pressure points e.g. points to help regulate high/low blood pressure and bladder functions amongst others.
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The Baton Sequence
This sequence uses a especially designed baton to practise 8 movements. This stimulates the circulatory and digestive system, the liver and the spleen. It also helps to strengthen all joints and improve coordination and balance.
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The Poem of Dao Yin
The Poem is an elegant sequence of Dao Yin & Tai Chi, which combines Chinese art, culture and Dao Yin dance movements.
It can help with flexibility and will stimulate various meridian lines. It's also fun to learn!
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Dao Yin Fan Sequence
The Dao Yin Fan sequence is part of the Dao Yin Yang Sang Gong sequence, which uses other equipment like the baton, ball, fan, swords etc to enhance the Tai Chi movements.
This sequence is a creation of traditional Chinese Martial Art through elegant dance and music.
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The health benefits of this sequence are:
+ The soft and gentle stretching movements stimulate the spirit, body and mind to relax
+ The swift and firm movements helps with concentration, co-ordination and balance
We will also be revising 'The Poem' and 'Northern Shaolin' sequences.
To join* this class, please complete the questionnaire (download it here) and send it with payment to the address on the form.
If you have already attended one of our classes, then you do not need to complete the questionnaire again unless there have been any changes to answers previously given.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to Contact me for help or information.
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The Ninety Nine Rejuvenation Sequence:
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