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Note: The video has no English subtitles, but included in the folder are English notes on the exercise. If you wish to view the notes online, you can also go to these link: http://www.dyysg.co.uk/docs/49%20MERIDIAN%20SECTIONS%201%20%…Description of the 49 meridians set:Meridian Dynamic Exercise with 49 PosturesSishijiushi Jingluo DonggongThese are the original exercises of the Daoyin (Qigong) Yangsheng Gong system devised by Professor Zhang, and still considered by him to be the most important. They are the most complete and deep acting routine of all those in Daoyin Yangsheng Gong. They are the core exercises from which the other sets have emerged. It is said that by practising these exercises diligently, the Professor recovered from lung cancer in the 1970s, where the conventional methods of the time had failed.They are therefore a set of exercises for the prevention and treatment of difficult conditions such as cancer in the lungs, intestines, or stomach, as well as chronic illnesses of the respiratory, cardiovascular, and digestive systems.Some notes that I have, translated from a Chinese text read:”Some typical cases of cancer cured by this exercise have been reported. The rates of effectiveness in treating respiratory, cardiovascular and digestive diseases with this set of exercises as a therapy are 94%, 90%, and 88% respectively, which indicated that this exercise is a magic weapon for curing diseases and improving health in general, for the benefit of the sick, and the aged, infirm and weak people.”[Disclaimer: PLEASE NOTE that the translation may be inaccurate, and that any claims to be able to cure certain illnesses are unfounded!]The 49 Movements sequence encourages the energy to circulate in the 12 principal meridians and the 8 “extraordinary” meridians, thus completely nourishing the energy circulation of the body.It has a particularly beneficial action on the Liver, Heart, Lungs, Kidneys, the immune system, and circulation of blood. The movements are based on traditional Chinese medicine theory and apply the “Greater Energy Circulation”.Everyone can use this method for maintaining and reinforcing health. It is also indicated for people suffering from chronic diseases, weakened by, or following heavy infections, to support the return to good health and to increase the vital energy.It should not however be practised at a time of acute crisis or in the event of intense weakening. If in doubt, do not hesitate to seek medical advice.Although in the West one cannot claim that these exercises can cure any of the above ailments, there is no doubt that regular practice of this set has noticeable beneficial effects on the health.The exercise consists of 4 sections and takes approximately 25-30 minutes to perform. There is no set rhythm as with many of the other sets. Practitioners should practise as slowly as their breathing pattern allows. Initially this will mean that the whole set will take about 20 minutes, gradually extending over time.However, each section of the exercise is self-contained, and the first two sections are very beneficial and well within the scope of even the most inexperienced. Section two, from a health point of view, has particular value.The complete sequence is divided into four sections:-1. Opening the Channels2. Circulating Energy3. Guiding Energy4. Returning Energy to the SourceThe practice of the 49 movements requires the concentration of the mind on the points and paths of channels being used at the time of the movements. Indeed, it is this concentration or ‘intention’ which makes the movements effective on the energy level and increases the results of the method. Biography and Credentials of the founder Zhang Guangde:Professor Zhang Guang De was born in 1934 in Tangshan, in China’s Hebei country, and throughout his life developed a great passion for Wushu. He joined the Wushu section of Beijing University of Physical Education in 1955, progressing from student to Senior Professor.In 1974 doctors diagnosed a severe illness the cause of which was allergic and could not be treated medically. At that time he undertook a deep study of traditional Chinese medicines, in particular the methods of Daoyin (guiding and inducing the free flow of Chi (internal energy) inside the body) and also Tai Chi Chuan. Basing his work on this huge wealth of traditional knowledge, Professor Zhang developed a new style to combine the methods of Daoyin with physical exercise and mental cultivation. It was through the use of this health system – Dao Yin Yang Sheng Gong – that it is claimed that the Professor overcame his own illness and offered hope to many thousands of patients suffering from a variety of medical conditions. In China his method of medical Qigong has been officially recognised by the Ministry of Health and is used by hospitals and sanatoria for the treatment of various illnesses.Professor Zhang continues doing research and has instructed and spread his knowledge to many countries all over the world, including Japan, Singapore, The United Kingdom, Germany, France, Austria, Belgium,Spain and Portugal.Today, Dao Yin Yang Sheng Gong is one of the subjects taught in Faculties of Physical Education and Faculties of Medicine.In 1992, Professor Zhang was awarded second prize in National Scientific Research.The same year, he gained recognition as one of the One Hundred Wushu Masters in China.In 1998, he was granted the Eighth Grade of Wushu by the Chinese Wushu Federation. Only ten professors in the world have reached this level.Detailed description of the Dao Yin Yang Sheng Exercise Series:Combining traditional knowledge with modern medical theory, Dao Yin Yang Sheng Gong is a system of exercises characterised by gentle twisting motions and involving breath control, the stimulation of key acupressure points in the body and mental development.Its soft, fluent and harmonious movements aim to improve energy circulation within the whole body, to loosen the joints, tone up and oxygenate the muscles and to relax the nervous system.The system is an extremely comprehensive one. Some exercises are designed to “soften” the body and develop flexibility, others relate directly to specific organs, while others have a more general effect on the health. There are both standing and sitting forms, making the system accessible to people of all ages and physical conditions. For more advanced practitioners, Professor Zhang has created Tai Ji Quan hand and sword forms which combine traditional Tai Ji martial principles with acupoint stimulation.Dao Yin Yang Sheng Gong therefore has three aspects which make it such a valuable contributor to health care.First it is preventive. People in good health may practise in order to maintain and enhance their robustness.Secondly, it is curative. People suffering from a particular condition (for example angina), may practise the appropriate exercises in order to help to alleviate that condition. N.B. Members of the English Dao Yin Yang Sheng Gong Association never claim that Dao Yin Yang Sheng Gong is a substitute for conventional medicine, and people interested in exploring the curative aspect of these exercises should only do so with the full co-operation of their doctor. Under no circumstances should anyone substitute these exercises for prescribed medication.Thirdly, Dao Yin Yang Sheng Gong is recuperative. For example, someone who has suffered a heart attack, might practise the appropriate exercises with great benefit during their return to health. Once again, one should not introduce these exercises into a recuperation programme without the full support of one’s doctor.Several clinical tests made in China and examinations done by medical specialists and researchers from all over the world, have shown Dao Yin Yang Sheng Gong to be effective in improving the health, preventing and healing many acute and chronic diseases without showing any side effects.Although full scale trials have not been done in Europe, there are exciting results being seen by teachers working with people dealing with a whole range of conditions including stress related problems, back pain, heart disease, asthma and even very serious conditions such as Parkinson’s Disease.An excerpt from http://www.daoyinnetwork.org/prof-zg-visit.html about an interview with the master Zhang Guangde:”Next, I asked the Professor what health conditions he treats most frequently. In his experience high blood pressure and heart disease are most common. Also, he frequently sees patients with reproductive issues (menstrual irregularities and PMS for women, impotence and premature ejaculation for men), as well as respiratory distress. He went on to illustrate a typical case, explaining that the Dao Yin movement pattern associated with the Heart serves to activate the Heart meridian, but that correct breathing was also necessary to regulate that energy once it’s been activated. For example, high blood pressure calls for short in-breaths and long, slow, out-breaths, which induce the body’s parasympathetic (relaxation) response. This kind of breathing reduces pressure within the arteries while enhancing capillary function. Low blood pressure, in contrast, would use the same movement pattern but the breathing would be adjusted exactly opposite.Again, I queried the Professor about redundancy. Given that most of the students he was likely to encounter while teaching in the States would already have a preexisting foundation in internal arts disciplines how did he feel the Dao Yin practices might correlate or, conversely, interfere with Tai Chi, Bagua or other Chi Kung techniques? The Professor assured me that Dao Yin would likely enhance, rather than contradict, other internal disciplines, and that Dao Yin can be interwoven into one’s daily practice routine along with other disciplines which one might already be engaged in.”