Bodybuilding and Weight Loss Method: Qi Circulation Through the Triple Burner and Six-Stage Breathing Guidance Exercise

The principle behind spinal manipulation for weight loss: From the perspective of Yin-Yang theory, the spine, located in the center of the back, is the pathway of the Governing Vessel (Du Mai) in the meridian system. The Governing Vessel has the function of governing the Yang Qi of the whole body and connecting the Yin Qi of the whole body. Illness is the result of an imbalance of Yin and Yang. Spinal manipulation can regulate the Yin and Yang Qi, restoring balance. In addition, the sides of the spine are the pathway of the Bladder Meridian of Foot Taiyang. This meridian has back-shu points that transport the Qi of the internal organs, namely the heart, lungs, liver, spleen, gallbladder, stomach, kidneys, large intestine, small intestine, and bladder.

Spinal pinching technique. 1. Pinching method. Divided into three-finger pinching and two-finger pinching. 2. Technique of spinal pinching. There are two types of spinal pinching techniques: one is a gentle pushing and pinching, and the other is a forceful lifting and pinching. 3. Key points of spinal pinching: (1) The tightness of pinching the skin should be appropriate. (2) Avoid the skin from slipping between the fingers. (3) Pinch along a straight line, not crookedly. Spinal pinching for weight loss. 1. Specific operation method of spinal pinching. When pinching the spine, the practitioner starts from the Changqiang acupoint on the coccyx, pinches the skin, and pushes and pinches upward along the spine to the Dazhui acupoint, which is one round. Pinch like this 3 to 5 times as one session.

The patient's position during spinal manipulation. The patient's position is generally prone with the back straight. 3. Other issues related to spinal manipulation: (1) The degree of skin manipulation: The skin manipulation should be appropriate. (2) The speed of spinal manipulation: It should be neither too fast nor too slow. It usually takes about 1 minute and 30 seconds to complete one manipulation. (3) The time of spinal manipulation: It is most suitable to perform spinal manipulation in the morning or on an empty stomach. (4) It is important to prevent catching a cold during spinal manipulation. Bodybuilding and weight loss method. According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, bodybuilding and weight loss method can improve the function of the five internal organs, stimulate potential, balance yin and yang, improve blood circulation in the internal organs, and thus open up the "channels" for fat dissolution.

The body converts stored fat into energy needed for normal daily life, study, and work, achieving a normal physiological metabolic balance. Some reports suggest that bodybuilding-style weight loss methods themselves don't actually lead to weight loss; rather, they primarily use exercise to shift the focus of dieters to the mental discipline required for the method, thus alleviating hunger to some extent. Here are six examples of bodybuilding-style weight loss methods: 1. First Section: Upper Limb and Hand Exercises. This mainly exercises the various muscle groups and joints of the upper limbs, allowing Qi to flow through the three Yin and three Yang meridians of the hand, opening the Laogong acupoint, absorbing the Qi of heaven and earth, and connecting the three Jiaos (upper, middle, and lower burners).

[Preparatory Posture]Stand with legs parallel, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, relax all joints, take three abdominal breaths, and concentrate. [Action](1) Starting Posture and Breathing: Slowly raise both arms forward, palms down, inhale through the mouth, gently press the hands down to the same height as the navel, and exhale while squatting down. (2) Rising, Falling, Opening and Closing: Turn the palms upward and slowly raise them to the chest, slowly straighten the knees, and inhale. Turn the palms downward and slowly lower them to the abdomen, repeating twice. (3) Qi Circulation through the Triple Burner: Turn the palms downward from the perineum and lift the Qi upward while inhaling.

(3) Swing your arms: Slowly lower your arms to the sides of your body and breathe twice. (4) Swing your arms: Turn your arms inward and lower them behind your body, turning your palms to face each other, lift your heels, and lean your body slightly forward while inhaling. (5) Swing your arms: Turn your wrists to a claw shape and swing your arms in front of your waist while landing on your heels and squatting down. Exhale, slowly lift your hands forward, direct the Qi to your third eye, and guide it downward to the lower Dantian.

Section 2. Lower limb foot exercises. Mainly exercises the flexion and extension of the three major joints of the lower limbs (hip, knee, ankle), and promotes the flow of qi and blood throughout the body, making the upper and lower body unobstructed. [Actions] (1) Horse stance punch: Clench both fists at the waist, squat into a horse stance, rotate the left arm inward and punch forward, extend the right arm backward, look at the fist in front, and inhale. Bring the fist back and exhale. (2) Bow stance head turn: Turn the body to the right, extend the left arm forward and push the palm forward, look at the palm and inhale. Turn the head from the left to the right, insert the right arm downward and backward, and exhale. Turn the body from the toes to the right into a bow stance, in the opposite direction. (3) Knee hug and ankle rotation: Bring the left leg up, hug the left knee tightly in front of the chest with both hands, and raise the left toes and draw a circle.

(4) Inward and outward knee rotation: Place both hands on both knees, straighten the legs, bend the upper body forward, and rotate both knees inward first and then outward. (5) Resting step and pushing palm: Turn the body to the left, squat down into a resting step, raise both hands to the waist to inhale, and push the palms forward and upward to the left with force, looking at the back of the hands, and exhale. (6) Crouching step and inserting palm: Step the left foot to the left into a wide step, squat down into a crouching step, and at the same time insert the right hand vertically downward, and return to the starting position.