Do-IN Exercises for Better Health

Do-IN is a form of exercise tailored for everyone and it is for harmonious physical, mental  and spiritual development. Do-In was developed in Japan thousands of years ago. It was created to pin point and correct disorders in various organs and glands of the body to alleviate stress and tension that leads to disorders such as headaches, constipation and cramps . It is somewhat like yoga but each technique is designed to influence the electro magnetic energy of specific organs and its related partner. For instance, the stomach’s closest partner is the spleen and pancreas, therefore, whatever condition the stomach is in (whether negative or positive) will affect the energy of its related organs.

Do-In exercises involve bending or stretching the body, neck, head, arms and legs in certain ways and give various effects to the energy flow along the meridians, releasing stagnation in some areas.

Over the next few weeks I will be providing you a series of specific Do-In techniques that will assist the body. Today, I am demonstrating applications for the stomach and spleen meridians.

Basic Stretch for Stomach and Spleen

Start with in a natural standing position with feet at one and a half times your shoulders width. Step forward with right  foot and then bend knee in an 45 degree angle, which engages the stomach meridian. The opposite leg is simultaneously stretched, while keeping  the left foot at a 90 degree angle. Be sure to keep spine straight and upper body also in a 45 degree angle.

Students Doing Basic Stretch for Stomach and Spleen

Other Stretches for  Stomach and Spleen

For this method, kneel with knees slightly apart with feet and toes stretched out. Hands are clasped and placed directly behind the neck supporting the head, with elbows at a straight angle horizontal to the body. Take a deep breath from lower abdomen and upon exhalation the upper body  is reclined in a 45 degree angle. Hold that position and repeat deep  inhalation and exhalation three to five times. It important to note that inhalation is done through the nostrils and exhalation  is done through the mouth.  After you complete this series you return to your natural position.

These stretches can be done in reps of three, five or seven times before changing to other techniques.

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