traditional Chinese ways to keep fit

In the recent sweltering summer days, while many still choose to hide in air-conditioned rooms to escape the heat, there is a noticeable shift this year as a large group of young people have begun to embrace ancient fitness and health practices such as ‘Moxibustion’ and ‘Ba Duan Jin’. Contrary to the common perception of […]

Among various fitness methods, traditional Chinese fitness is increasingly loved by people for its unique charm and profound cultural connotations. It originates from the ancient Chinese health preservation and fitness theories and integrates multiple elements such as Tai Chi, qigong, and martial arts. It has the functions of cultivating the body and mind, strengthening the

Among the myriad of health preservation methods available today, Baduanjin stands out as one of the favored “ancestral health exercises”. It offers numerous benefits, including promoting the rise of Yang energy, strengthening tendons and bones, enhancing the circulation of Qi and blood, and coordinating the functions of the internal organs, thereby achieving the effect of

First Movement: Hands Supporting the Sky to Regulate the Triple Burner System – Separate the fingers of both hands and cross them in front of the abdomen. Straighten the legs and lift the palms upward to the chest, rotating inward and upwards, with the palms facing upwards, and look up. Pause briefly, then look forward.

When the meridians are obstructed, numerous diseases arise. How can one unblock the meridians and ensure a full flow of Qi and blood? Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) focuses on Qi and blood, with Qi being the foundation. The Baduanjin exercise was developed accordingly. This form of gymnastics, which regulates the Qi and blood of the

Wu Qin Xi is a form of exercise that mimics the movements of five animals found in nature – the tiger, deer, bear, ape, and bird – and is said to have been founded by Hua Tuo during the Three Kingdoms period. The practice methods for Wu Qin Xi are as follows: Tiger Exercise: Crawl

I. Posture Practice Posture practice is the foremost issue in mastering Tai Chi. What postures are required for Tai Chi practice? There are numerous Tai Chi postures, including Kai He Zhuang, Xia Kun Zhuang, Ma Bu Zhuang, Shou Hui Pipa Zhuang, Ti Shang Shi Zhuang, Bai He Liang Chi Zhuang, and so on. In fact,

Wu Qin Xi, as one of the most important health preservation methods in China, was created by Hua Tuo, a famous ancient doctor in China. Since the 1980s, the academic community has conducted in-depth research on Wu Qin Xi. At that time, it mainly focused on issues such as version interpretation, evolution and development, and