Daoyin

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Some of the exercises act as a means of sedating, some as a stimulant or a tonification, whilst others help in the activation, harnessing and cultivation of internal Ch'i energy and the external Li life force. Through the excellent health that is gained thereby, they all assist in the opening up of the whole body, enhance the functioning of the autonomic nervous system, increase the mental capacity of the brain, give greater mind control, increase perception and intuition, uplift moral standards, and give tranquillity to the mind, which in turn confers inner harmony and greater happiness. As time goes by, these exercises slowly open up the functional and control channels that feed and activate the energy, nervous and psychic centres, enabling the individual to have a deeper understanding, consciousness and awareness of the spiritual world. [9]

According to Mantak Chia the practice of daoyin has the following effects: harmonization of the qi , relaxation of the abdominal muscles and the diaphragm, training of the "second brain" in the lower abdomen, improvement of health and structural alignment. [10]

The spiritual aspects of Wuxingheqidao, Daoyin practice are outlined by Chinese Buddhist's and medical practitioner Xieen as a way to unify the three centres or the mind allowing the body to relax becoming internally emotionally and spiritually stronger and outwardly softer and more flexible towards changes in the environment and everyday life. [11] [12]

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References

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  10. Chia, Mantak (September 2005). Energy Balance through the Tao: Exercises for Cultivating Yin Energy. Destiny Books. ISBN   159477059X.
  11. Wu xing heqidao Five Element Exercises. Diamond Publishers. 2018. ISBN   9781848194182.
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8. Smith, Ronald and Carmone, Antonio (2022), Shadows of Mawangdui Animating the Daoyintu, Three Pines Press, ISBN 9781931483704

Daoyin
Traditional Chinese 導引
Literal meaning"guide and pull"
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu Pinyin dǎoyǐn
Yue: Cantonese
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