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Why is Baduanjin called Baduanjin?

Baduanjin is an excellent traditional health care method in China, which was formed in12nd century. After that, many unique practice methods and styles were formed, with simple movements and remarkable effects. The ancients compared the movements of Baduanjin to "brocade", which means that the movements stretch beautifully and are as beautiful and supple as brocade; It is also named "Baduanjin" because the achievement method * * * is 8 segments, and each segment has one stroke. The whole set of movements is soft and continuous, smooth and smooth; There are loose and tight, dynamic and static; Qi is smooth, bones are healthy and tendons are soft. Ba Duan Jin Ge Ji said, "Hold the triple energizer in both hands, bow like an eagle from left to right, raise your hand to regulate the spleen and stomach, look back after five strains of seven injuries, shake your head and tail to get rid of the heart fire, get rid of the diseases behind you, raise your fist and stare to increase your strength, and climb your kidneys and waist with both hands." It can be seen that this work has a health care function, and obviously there is no special requirement for the venue.