Taoist Five-Shape Qigong (五形養生功) adopts a dynamic and static practice method. By imitating the morphological movements of these five animals, stretching the muscles and pulling the pulse to open the joints, and supplemented by corresponding breathing methods to clarify the qi in the body, it can achieve the purpose of exercising the limbs and bones externally and nourishing the body internally.
Starting Form 起式
①Principle of action and its function: This action can effectively lift the joints of the whole body through the use of hands and stretching, and has a good stretching effect on the meridians of the front body and both sides. Lifting the joints can easily clean the joint dirt, thereby opening up the joints and making the bones more flexible. The stretching of the meridians can make the meridians longer and more flexible, and promote the operation of qi and blood.
② In summary, the main function of the Qi pose is to unblock the Qi