Daoyin of E-Mei Mountain

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This is an ancestral practice that leads to opening the channels and meridians from the tips of the fingers and toes. These short sequences allow the activation of energy circulation and the progressive development of internal energy. It is a health practice and a way to better understand how to use energetic force for healing. The 12 daoyin of E-Mei Mountain provide the key to Chinese thought: the beauty of movements guided by the dantian, the subtlety of feeling, the ability to concentrate one's attention without fixing it, the search for balance and unity of body and mind.

How to "help yourself"?
By focusing on the inside and the outside at the same time. To be fully there.
Master Shenjin

The origins of the daoyin of E-Mei Mountain:

Their original name is:

The Twelve Daoyin of E-Mei Mountain.

E-Mei Mountain in Sichuan Province is one of the four most famous mountains in China. It was home to Taoist and Buddhist monks who developed ancient techniques and used energy to heal wounded warriors. Specific positions of the toes and hands allowed the opening of the associated meridians, the circulation of energy, and its use for healing.

The name of the daoyin means: E-Mei (name of the Mountain with beautiful eyebrows); Shi Er (12) Zhuang (stakes on which one practiced).

A tradition of the Daoyin E-Mei transmitted by Master Shen Jin:

Master Shen Jin received the teaching of Master Sun Jingtao, assistant to Master Zhou Qianchuan, author of a unique treatise on this subject (1957). Zhou Qianchuan was a very important Qi Gong master, who wrote about this practice, the origin of which dates back to the XNUMXth century, in a difficult to understand classical Chinese. He transmitted his knowledge to a small number of disciples. Doctor Shen Hongxun studied with him, and asked Master Shen Jin to develop this practice to make it accessible and to allow everyone to better understand the force of internal energy.

Activation of the extremities:

Each daoyin is presented as a sequence of movements, which start from the tips of the fingers of the hands and feet. This work will also allow the activation of the dantian. This corresponds to the opening of one or more meridians, which goes with the opening of the joints, and the elimination of BinQi (residues of bodily fluids).

The functions of the 12 daoyin E-Mei: 

There are 12 daoyin (exercises for directing energy) which have different names. They correspond to specific meridian openings. The principle is the sequence of movements with internal energy, thanks to the dantian. In this sense too, they belong to the BuQi system® : activation of the circulation of energy linked to the dantian, elimination of BinQi, development of vibratory energy linked to the ends of the fingers.

The benefits of their learning

The 12 E-Mei daoyin form a progressive set, at the rate of one to two per year. Each daoyin can be learned separately, without problem, and their teaching is open to all, whether one discovers the work of internal energy or continues in this way. They are very useful to everyone, because they free the body of BinQi (toxins) and allow to refine the feelings of each one. They are useful for Martial Arts practitioners and all sportsmen who are looking for a better concentration of their force at the ends of the fingers of the feet and hands, and for therapists who practice massage techniques, such as BuQi® tuina.

The last two are more particularly related to meditative techniques. The deepening of the development of internal energy goes with the transformation of our feelings: from the outside to the inside. Thus, through Yin Yang balance, everyone can access mental calm, be more aware of themselves and of body-mind unity.

Master Shen Jin in the practice of a daoyin of E-Mei Mountain (short video)