In the TCM system, the lungs are regarded as the “canopy”, which is located above the five internal organs, directly connected with the outside world, and is susceptible to the invasion of external evils, and the lungs play a vital role in the life activities of the human body. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) believes that regulating the breath through specific breathing methods can achieve the purpose of nourishing the lungs and enhancing lung function, among which breathing is a highly regarded health preservation method.Breathing is a practice that consciously adjusts the rhythm, depth, and manner of breathing to achieve the exchange of breath inside and outside the body, and then reconcile the state of mind and body. There is a record in “Zhuangzi Deliberately” that “blowing the breath, spitting out the old and accepting the new”, which shows that it has a long history and contains profound wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine. It mainly promotes the metabolism of the human body, harmonizes qi and blood, balances yin and yang, and finally achieves the effect of health care by “exhaling” the turbid qi in the body and “absorbing” the pure qi into the outside world.

From a physiological perspective, our daily breathing is mostly shallow and short, and many alveoli do not fully function, resulting in insufficient gas exchange. The deep breathing advocated by Breather allows air to penetrate deep into the lungs and activate more alveoli to participate in gas exchange. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the lungs and the large intestine are on the same surface, and when we enhance the function of the lungs through exhalation, it can also promote the conduction of dross in the large intestine.At the same time, the lungs are mainly promoted and suppressed, and in the process of exhalation, the inhalation of clear qi helps to promote the lung qi, distributes the health qi and jin liquid to the whole body, warms the skin, and regulates the intestines; The exhalation of turbid qi reflects the suppression of lung qi, which keeps the respiratory tract open and allows the body to expel diseases and waste products. Long-term insistence on breathing can significantly improve lung function, breathe deeper and stronger, and increase lung capacity.

So, how exactly do you do the breathing exercises?Here is a simple basic method of spitting. Find a quiet, comfortable, airy place, stand or sit and relax your body with your feet shoulder-width apart and your hands hanging naturally. Slowly close your eyes, let go of distractions, and focus all your attention on your breathing.Inhale slowly through your nose to let air in through your nose and fill your lungs, feel your abdomen bulge slightly, and inhale as slowly, evenly, and deeply as possible for about 5 seconds. Then, hold your breath for 2 seconds and feel the breath in your body.

Finally, exhale slowly through your mouth to expel the turbid air from your body for about 7 seconds, and feel the gradual contraction of your abdomen. Repeat this for 10 to 15 minutes at a time, 1 to 2 times a day.As a treasure of traditional health preservation, Yijin Pulp Washing Gong integrates exquisite exercises such as spitting, hanging, and standing piles to help you dredge the meridians, reconcile qi and blood, and cultivate vitality. If you want to improve your physical function and quality of life through scientific and systematic training, then don’t hesitate!