How to practice breath in Yijinjing

The breathing method of Yijinjing is one of the breath adjustment methods of China Wushu, which is based on nourishing and practicing qi, and is generally a long, thin and even natural breathing and abdominal breathing. Practitioners should first cultivate deep and soothing abdominal breathing habits. Through the cultivation of abdominal breathing habits, the physical and mental cultivation of Yijinjing practitioners can be improved.

Breathing in Yijinjing is generally long, thin, even and natural. Practitioners mainly breathe through the nose during the whole practice, and when the breathing volume is insufficient, they can also breathe together with their mouths. When breathing, don't be nervous or even hold your breath because of the influence of movements, try to be natural and smooth, and cooperate with correct breathing. Through the combination of movements and breathing, practitioners can stretch their bones and muscles, harmonize and dredge meridians, increase their internal strength, urge strength with qi, massage internal organs, eliminate congestion and promote blood circulation.