Chinese Qigong practice, from early C20 illustrated MS
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Illustration of practice named 'Left and Right Windlass' (zuoyou lulu) from a manuscript copy of Weisheng hebi (Harmonious Assemblage of Preserving Life) made in 1914 (3rd year of the Chinese Republic, Jia Yin year).
Weisheng hebi is a compendium of 'nourishing life' (yang sheng) literature. It draws on more than 20 texts, ancient and modern, some of which are reproduced in their entirety, and includes explanations and notes on obscure passages.
Method for 'Left and Right Windlass': Swing both shoulders and arms together 36 times. Meditate upon fire moving from the Cinnabar Field (dantian), through the Double Pass (shuangguan), and into the head. Breath in fresh air (Qi) through the nose; stretch the legs backwards.
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Heading: Explanatory diagram of 'Left and Right Windlass' (zuoyou lulu)