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These forms of exercise are
suitable for ALL age groups as they can be adjusted to suit the
capabilities of the practitioner
Sometimes called Taoist
Yoga - K'ai Men is generally translated as
"Open Door". In this form of exercise all of the main joints of the
body are worked to their full potential to maximise the flexibility,
balance and control of the participant.
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Working on the structure as well as internal organs of the body K'ai
Men exercises work to maximise good health, wellbeing and clear
movement of chi (internal energy).
A form of Chi Gong,
each
exercise has a basic 'Sequence' which is performed to a set breathing
pattern, and an 'Extension' to natural breathing. Each
Extension
has five variables which can be adjusted to suit the capability of the
practitioner.
There are in excess of 400
different exercises - each having the five variables! |
Some images taken from TAO Publication -
'K'ai Men Yoga - 10 Basic Exercises'
Similar to K'ai Men, Tao Yin exercises
are also a form of Chi
Gong.
There are 200 different Tao Yin exercises each with its own
unique name such as 'Single Iron Arm' or 'Beware the Bear'.
Tao
Yin exercises work on specific
areas of the body including organs and meridians and work to enhance
the general wellbeing of the practitioner. |
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