Regulating physical and mental health through traditional sports

Some traditional sports in China also have a certain regulatory effect on sub-health. Among them, the representative traditional sports include Wuqinxi, Yijinjing, Baduanjin and Tai Ji Chuan.

1. wuqinxi

The Five Animals Play is a set of bionic fitness exercise methods created by Hua Tuo, a famous doctor in the late Han Dynasty, who imitated the movements, postures and manners of five long-lived animals. It is divided into tiger play, deer play, bear play, ape play and crane play, with vigorous and lively movements and calm and beautiful posture. The basic essence of Wuqinxi is: internal and external combination, dynamic and static combination, rigid and flexible combination, and unity of spirit. Combine inside and outside, practice essence inside, and practice bones and muscles outside; Paying equal attention to both motion and static means paying attention to both mental tranquility and physical movement; The unity of spirit and essence refers to the exercise of paying attention to breathing without relaxing mental activities, that is, attracting spirit with meaning, not escaping from spirit, and penetrating the abdomen with spirit.

2. Yijinjing

Yijinjing is a fitness exercise in ancient China, which is said to be initiated by Bodhisattva. Yijinjing is characterized by strong action, strength and difficulty. Yijinjing has the functions of dredging joints, harmonizing qi and blood, strengthening tendons and bones, and can be used as a rehabilitation means for patients with bone and joint diseases and orthopedic trauma to restore their functions and exercise their muscles. In sports, Yijinjing emphasizes emotional stability, concentration, combination of rigidity and softness, combination of motion and static, getting the message, breathing freely and so on. The amount of exercise varies from person to person, and you should choose according to your physical condition and health. The general standard is to sweat a little.

3. Baduanjin

Baduanjin is a traditional medical and health care activity in China, which integrates medical treatment, health care and health preservation. It has a systematic and comprehensive medical care function. Long-term exercise has a good effect on strengthening the body of patients with chronic diseases. Long-term practice can enhance physical fitness and prevent diseases.

4. Tai Ji Chuan

Tai Ji Chuan is a traditional physical exercise program in China. It is a kind of fitness exercise to adjust the balance of human body function with relaxed and soothing movements and activities such as breathing and thinking. It has the function of strengthening the body and preventing and treating physical diseases. In the process of exercise, exercisers can relax their body and mind, which is conducive to emotional adjustment and calm. Long-term practice of Tai Ji Chuan can make people full of energy and physical strength, which is beneficial to sleep and health.