Yìjīn Jīng - 易筋經 - Muscle - Tendon Transformation Classic

The YiJin Jing is a Traditional Qigong Training Method found in both the Taoist and the Buddhist Schools in China.  We also find the YiJin Jing practiced by Martial Artist, Healers, and also those who are seeking a Spiritual Path. There are many different versions and styles of this Qigong Method, but the YiJin Jing is popularly attributed to Bodhidharma, the First Patriarch of Zen Buddhism , who is said to have lived during the 5th and 6th Century.  There are other historians who view that the practice and theory was arranged by the Taoist Priest Zining.  Because of such a long history of legend and myth surrounding the practice of the YiJin Jing, there are many different sets of exercises  and various approaches to this training.  We may also look at the YiJin Jing as a foundational theory, which is an important beginning step along the road to  developing Inner Energy.

Xǐ Suǐ Jīng - 洗髓經 - Marrow Washing Classic

Taoist Marrow Washing Qigong Practice is a direct way to access and gain a profound state of health, vitality, and balance through a systematic, organised and intelligent approach to training using Natural Body Movement, Focused Concentration and Breath Work.

Marrow Washing Qigong in the Chinese language is termed 'Xǐ Suǐ Jīng' --- Xǐ -洗 - means to wash; to cleanse; or to purify - Suǐ - 髓 -  means the deep essence of a thing in its purest and most concentrated form; the fundamental aspect; literally the bone marrow - Jīng  - 经 - a classic ; sacred book; or holy scripture.  We should reflect on the traditional name of this practice and the intention of it's founders - a sacred practice to change, clean, purify and transform the deep and fundamental aspects of oneself. 

We must also note that there are literally countless practice methods termed "Marrow Washing Qigong" - legend holds that this practice was created by Bodhidharma the First Patriarch of Zen Buddhism - in order to help the aspiring monks develop strong, healthy and vital bodies in order to be able to sit for long hours in meditation. There are other historians who view that the practice and theory of Marrow Washing Qigong was arranged by the Taoist Priest Zining of the Tiantai Mountains.  Because of such a long history of legend and myth surrounding the practice of Marrow Washing Qigong, there are many different sets of exercises and different approaches to this training.

 The various methods of Marrow Washing Qigong are practiced in so many different forms and styles - some are purely meditative, some use extensive mental visualisation, other methods are extremely vigorous and physically demanding.  Our style of Marrow Washing Qigong uses dynamic stretching, flowing circular movements, and coordinated breathing to open, stretch, transform and exercise the entire body in a highly intelligent manner.