An ancient Daoist exercise for health by Sue Woodd:
To energetically strengthen and detoxify the internal systems of the body, through a deep internal massage. Practiced daily it re-aligns the spine and strengthens the nervous system, increases lung capacity, stimulates metabolism, regulates the endocrine system encourages lymphatic drainage, keeps the body flexible, supple and trim and improves brain function. It forms excellent warm up for Yoga, T’ai Chi and Pilates practitioners.
Dao-Yin means to ‘induce or guide’ and is one of the oldest methods of energy work on record in China. Dao-Yin exercises were prescribed to spread Chi throughout the body and used target specific organs or ailments with the rhythmic rise and fall of the breath. Performed slowly and deliberately while keeping the whole body relaxed so as not impede the free flow of Chi.
Throughout the exercises the mind must remain calm, quiet and clear with the attention focused on the attuning of body and breath and the flow of internal energy.
The health of the organs depends on the balance and flow of Chi in the organs and their corresponding Meridian pathways.
Improves and maintains health.
Cultivates, circulates and stores the chi (vital life force).
Improves muscle tone and enhances the flexibility of the joints.
Improves posture and strengthens the spine.
Sends energy to the vital organs and deeply massages the entire body.
Strengthens the immune system and the body’s resistance to disease.
Increases circulation and blood flow.
Improves the metabolism and encourages weight loss.
Features include :
- Full video demonstration of Dao-Yin.
- Breakdown of each stage of the practice
- Warm up exercises.
- Individual positions with audio playback and additional instructions.
- Full 20 minute video of Dao-Yin being taught in a teacher training course.
- Dao-Yin for the immune system.
- Free Spring Book and sample Seasonal Calendar.
- Direct link to Sue Woodds website.