DYYSG
The English Daoyin Yangsheng Gong Association
DYYSG
The English Daoyin Yangsheng Gong Association
Simon Watson organised a Zoom seminar wwith Hu Xiaofei at the end of September.
Over two days Professor Hu took us through his newly-devised Xiang Gu Cave Daoyin 12 Movements For Longevity. He was asked to devise this form by the Xiang Gu Daoist Temple, to illustrate the life and philosophy of Zhu Xiangu, a famous Daoist nun and healer from the Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279).
Each of the exercises focusses on one of the twelve meridians of the arms and legs. They also illustrate aspects of Zhu Xiangu's life, such as her preparation of herbal medicines, the honour she received from the emperor for her work in treating an epidemic and her humility in continuing with her monastic life thereafter.
This is a beautiful and calming set of exercises, which I am sure will be a popular addition to the Daoyin repertoire.
Simon Watson will be running more online Daoyin classes via Zoom: Tuesdays 6.30pm-7.30pm and Fridays 1.30pm-2.30pm. Details from Karen.
Professor Hu will be continuing his online seminars. Keep an eye on his website for more details.
2022 saw the passing of Professor Zhang, the creator of Daoyin Yangsheng Gong. In 2023 we lost Richard Watson, who tirelessly promoted DYYSG in England for many years, and was a past president of the English Daoyin Yangsheng Gong Association
As well as teaching the DYYSG exercises in his many classes, Richard took groups to China, and brought teachers to England. In the early days he brought Professor Hu Xiaofei, one of Professor Zhang's close colleagues and students, to the UK. On a regular basis he brought Mark Atkinson, then President of the English DYYSG Association, over from Jersey to run workshops, and to teach at the annual Longfei summer schools. After Mark retired from the post Richard became President, and continued running classes and workshops and promoting Professor Zhang's teachings.
Richard will be sadly missed, but his inspirational teaching and promotion of the system will not be forgotten.
Welcome to the website of The English Daoyin Yangsheng Gong Association. The Association is a member of the International Federation of Daoyin Yangsheng Gong Associations, an organisation set up to promote the system of exercises devised by Professor Zhang Guangde
This website gives information on Daoyin Yangsheng Gong; its benefits; where you can learn in England, Europe and China.
If you are an accredited instructor and would like your details included on this site please contact Simon Watson
If you have any ideas for items to be included on the site please contact Simon Watson or Erik Foxcroft
