Table of Contents

源流

History

 

古代名人练功故事

Stores about Ancient TCM Doctors and Qigong Practice

 

东汉神医华佗创编五禽戏"流通血脉不生病"

Hua Tuo preserved health by practicing Frolics of the Five Animals

 

东晋大书法家王羲之自创"鹅掌戏"强壮臂腕

Wang Xizhi devised Frolics of Goose to strengthen arms and wrists

 

理论基础

Theoretical Foundation

 

阴阳与神气五行操

Relationship between Yin-Yang and Exercises of Five Elements

 

五行与神气五行操

Relationship between Five Elements and Exercises of Five Elements

 

脏腑与神气五行操

Relationship between Zang-Fu Organs and Exercises of Five Elements

 

经络与神气五行操

Relationship between Meridians and Exercises of Five Elements

 

 

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特色与要领

Features and Essentials

 

功法特色

Features

 

"三调"—调身、调息、调心

Three Regulations: Body Regulation, Breath Regulation and Mind Regulation

 

基本调身技能—"撑拉"

The Basic Technique of Body Regulation — Arched Extending

 

学练要领

Essentials

 

功法操作

Specific Movements of Exercises of Five Elements

 

一、神气小囡五行操

Exercise of Five Elements for Children

 

二、神气五行明目操

Exercise of Five Elements for Brightening the Eyes

 

三、神气五行健步操

Exercise of Five Elements for Walking Stride

 

参考文献

References

 

经络图

The Meridian Charts

 

Content Introduction
This book is part of the series *Chinese Traditional Classic Wellness Techniques* (Chinese-English bilingual edition). The *Shenqi Xiaonan Five Elements Exercise* is a simple mind-body exercise routine composed of five traditional Chinese wellness movements. It embodies natural laws and principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), such as the Five Elements, Five Seasons, and Five Organs. The book provides a detailed explanation of the origins, theoretical foundation, characteristics and essentials, operational techniques, applications, and meridian diagrams related to this exercise. Designed to suit the lively, active, and curious nature of children aged 7-12, it helps alleviate study-related stress and improve concentration. This exercise was developed by the Tai Chi Health Center of Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, featuring a brisk rhythm, fluid and expansive movements, a balance of firmness and gentleness, and a full, rounded style.

Author Introduction
The chief editor, Shen Xiaodong, is a physician at the outpatient department of the Shanghai Qigong Research Institute. After graduating with a master’s degree in wellness and rehabilitation from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shen has been engaged in qigong research, clinical practice, and teaching at the institute. In clinical practice, Shen uses a combination of tuina (Chinese therapeutic massage) and qigong to treat various chronic diseases and certain complex conditions. Additionally, Shen is involved in training and teaching programs such as the *Huichun Gong* (Rejuvenation Exercise) and the *Shenqi Xiaonan Five Elements Exercise*. Notably, the *Shenqi Xiaonan Five Elements Exercise*, refined and created from traditional classic wellness movements, has been introduced to several primary schools, proving highly beneficial for the physical fitness and health of young students.