Class Note #1: Introduction of Yuanji Daoyin

• Diaphram/abdominal breathing is the foundation of all Daoyin motions

• Relaxing  body while inhaling and stretching muscle and body while exhaling

• Stretching muscles in two opposite directions

• Stretching motions in orbits of circle or coiling

• Most motions and stretching emphasize the spine and spinal cord for the connection of the autonomic nerve  system with the inner organs

• In most cases, using hip and spine to lead the motions of shoulder ,  arm, or legs

Why focus on the spine?

• Governing (Du) Meridian :  “Keep energy flow free, keep disease away”

• Spine Segmental innovations:  Spine - autonomic nerve system – viscera (inner organs)

• Spinal cord nerve , joints and muscle, more than 200 disorders related to spinal cord –autonomic  nerve  dysfunction, mostly on neck and upper spine

 

Why pelvic tilt while exhale on standing pose?

 . Reduce the tension on low back, particularly L5-S1 joint, so reduce back pain and nerve compression on the location

. Unblock energy flow on spinal cord (Du meridian)

. More power for upper body actions