Which is better, Yijinjing or Baduanjin?

Among the traditional health-keeping exercises in China, Baduanjin, Yijinjing, Liuzijue and Wuqinxi are also called the four major health-keeping exercises in China. These four methods actually belong to the category of guidance. Ba Duan Jin emphasizes the coordination of breathing and movement; Yijinjing emphasizes the coordination of thought, breathing and action.

Yijinjing

Yijinjing is a martial arts routine with clear fitness purpose. "Yi" means change, activity, change, and extended to the meaning of enhancement; "Tendon" refers to tendons, muscles and bones; "Quiet" is the law. So "Yijinjing" literally means a way to exercise bones and muscles to strengthen the body, eliminate diseases and prolong life. Actually, it is a very classic qigong technique.

Yijinjing has a strong sense of qi and quick effect, especially for both internal and external cultivation, which can nourish the body and mind, resist evil, treat diseases, prolong life and develop potential. From the perspective of TCM research, Yijinjing guides the rise and fall of breath with the direction of meridians and the movement of qi and blood. During the tortuous rotation of the body and the push-pull opening and closing of hands and feet, qi and blood circulate in the human body, thus eliminating diseases and strengthening the body. From the point of view of modern medicine, practicing Yijinjing will strengthen the blood circulation of human body, thus improving the visceral function of human body and delaying aging. ?

Sticking to practicing Yijinjing can make your muscles stronger and stronger, improve your endurance, and you won't feel tired after a long exercise. This method is especially suitable for those who are physically exhausted, have difficulty working for a long time and are prone to fatigue. Other diseases, such as muscle weakness, muscle strain, muscle atrophy after surgery or plaster fixation, some neuromuscular diseases, and some pathological conditions caused by joint injury and nerve paralysis, can be treated with Yijinjing. Play the role of "treating diseases and strengthening the body without disease".

Baduanjin Qigong/Baduanjin

Among the ancient guiding techniques in China, Baduan Brocade was the most popular and had the greatest influence on the development of guiding techniques. Although Baduanjin has a long history, is widely spread and has many schools, its movements and songs are always similar and have stood the test of practice. It can be seen that Baduanjin does have a good effect on human health and treatment.

Baduanjin was created by the working people in China according to the needs of production, labor and life. For example, in our daily life and productive labor, we often bow our heads or bend over, which will change our posture over time, affect the functions of internal organs and nerves and damage our health. Most of Ba Duan Jin's movements are helpful to correct this pathological condition. So it is very suitable for mass fitness.

The name of each movement of Baduanjin indicates which organ is particularly strengthened. For example, holding the sky with both hands can regulate the triple energizer, holding one hand can regulate the spleen and stomach, climbing the feet with both hands can strengthen the kidney and waist, and shaking the head and tail can dispel the heart fire, which embodies the combination of sports and medicine, sports and qigong, not only grasping the key points of health care, but also taking care of everything.

conclusion

Is it better to practice Ba Duan Jin or Yi Jin Jing? My answer is that these two persistent exercises are good for fitness. If you have to tell the truth, Baduanjin is relatively simple, has low requirements for practitioners, is healthy enough, and is very suitable for public practice. Yijinjing is both internal and external, with more comprehensive effect, higher requirements for practitioners and the guidance of professional teachers.