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Tao Yin exercises included in this book are all performed in either
lying or sitting positions. They provide unique benefits that cannot
be so readily achieved in standing or moving practices, such as Iron
Shirt Chi Kung or Tai Chi.
Improved patterns of physical alignment and movement will recondition
the spine and refresh the body by opening chi flow in the meridians.
Tendons and psoas muscles will be imbued with the power of elasticity,
and the spine becomes more flexible. Employing the dynamic principle
of 'finding the straight in the curve' enables the practitioner to
grow and strengthen the tendons and to cultivate their elasticity.
Tao Yin exercises are moving meditations. Using the inner smile, one
trains the feeling and awareness brain,
the Second Brain in the abdomen, to coordinate and direct the actions
in the body. They integrate the subtle power of the breath and mind
in the process. The practitioner learns to train and develop 'Yi,'
the mind-eye-heart power. The practice cultivates gentleness while
developing strength. One learns to breathe consciously with the light
in order to release tensions and toxins and to energize tired or weak
areas during rest between exercises. A balanced Tao Yin session ends
with 'Yin Meditation.' With the body deeply relaxed, the mind calm,
the tan tien full of chi and chi flowing in the meridians - one might
experience the fullness of delightful yang 'cell massage' or the refined
yin state of inner 'embryonic breathing.' This foundation practice
supports all other practices.
232 pages
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