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Baduanjin qigongThe Baduanjin (traditional Chinese: 八段錦氣功; simplified Chinese: 八段锦气功) is one of the most common forms of Chinese qigong used as exercise.[1] Variously translated as Eight Pieces of Brocade, Eight Section Brocade, Eight Silken Movements and others, the name of the form generally refers to how the eight individual movements of the form characterize and impart a silken quality (like that of a piece of brocade) to the body and its energy. The Baduanjin is primarily designated as a form of medical qigong, meant to improve health.[2] This is in contrast to religious or martial forms of qigong. However, this categorization does not preclude the form's use by martial artists as a supplementary exercise, and this practice is frequent.[2] Additional recommended knowledge
HistoryThe exact age and origins of Baduanjin are a contested subject. Some sources attribute its creation to the semi-legendary Chinese folk hero Yue Fei, and describe it as being created as a form of exercise (with originally twelve sections) for his soldiers. He taught the exercise to his men to help keep their bodies strong and well-prepared for battle.[3][4] This would place the genesis of the practice within the Southern Song Dynasty, between 1127-1279 A.D. [2] However, there is no historical evidence in any of Yue's biographies that support the claim that he created it. The sectionsThe Baduanjin as a whole is broken down in to eight separate exercises, each focusing on a different physical area and qi meridian. The Baduanjin traditionally contains both a standing and seated set of eight postures each. In the modern era, the standing version is by far the most widely practiced. The particular order in which the eight pieces are executed sometimes varies, with the following order being the most common. Standing
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