Traditional Chinese Medicine
Lisi
Have you noticed that even when you don’t do much, the day still feels like it flies by? Or that it suddenly feels like “the day is over” much earlier in the evening? This is actually connected to the Winter Solstice, which usually falls between December 21–23 and marks the shortest day and longest night of the year.
Training Guidelines and Key Points:
Core Principles: The foundation is "松静自然" (Song Jing Zi Ran) — being relaxed, tranquil, and natural. There should be no tension or stiffness.
Posture & Movement:
Maintain a stable, rooted stance with knees slightly bent.
Movements are slow, continuous, and graceful, like pulling silk—never jerky.
Coordinate every motion with your breath (typically extending on inhalation, retracting on exhalation).
Mind and Intent:
Practice mindfulness. Focus your attention on the movement and the corresponding part of the body.
Use "意念" (Yi Nian, intentional focus) to guide your Qi, rather than using muscular force.
Breathing:
Breathe naturally, deeply, and evenly through the nose, initially coordinating breath roughly with movement.
Advanced practice involves precise abdominal ("Dantian") breathing.
Sequence and Routine:
Perform the eight movements in the traditional order as a complete set.
Consistency (daily practice) is far more important than duration; even 15-20 minutes is beneficial.
Important Tips:
Wear loose, comfortable clothing.
Practice in a well-ventilated, peaceful space.
Do not practice on a full stomach.
Listen to your body. Do not over-stretch or force any movement.
Primary Benefits: Regular practice improves flexibility, balance, and joint health, enhances circulation and lung capacity, reduces stress and anxiety, strengthens the immune system, aids digestion, and promotes overall mental clarity and calmness. It is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
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