A decline in libido, sexual function or sexual staying power can be incredibly frustrating, but you don’t have to rely solely on pills and treatments to restore your sexual health. In this article, we’ll introduce you to an ancient exercise routine called Hua Shan, created by Daoist doctors to renew, restore, and strengthen sexual function for both men and women. The Chinese believe that when you are at your sexual peak, you are also at your peak of health and wellness.
The Hua Shan Exercise
The Hua Shan exercise routine consists of simple, coordinated movements of the body in multiple directions. It helps restore sexual function by increasing coordination and flexibility.
The second movement in the series is a slightly complex set of arm and leg movements that require practice and patience. Here’s how it’s done:
Arm Movements
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. The left hand raises above the left side of the head as the right arm comes under it at waist level. Then, the right hand moves up above the head and the left hand moves down so the arms flow to the right side of the body.
Leg Movements
- Take a short step out to the left side with the left foot, placing the heel down first.
- Rotate the back (right) foot toward the left, then lower your center of gravity by bending the knees and squeeze the thighs.
- Take a step out to the right side with the right foot, placing the heel down first.
- Rotate the back (left) foot toward the right, then lower your center of gravity by bending the knees and squeeze the thighs.
Moving in Unison
Once you have the arm and leg movements practiced separately, it’s time to coordinate them. As the left foot steps out, the left arm raises up. As the right foot rotates to the left and the knees bend, raise the right arm up and lower the left. Now pivot the waist to move the arms to the right, and reverse the procedure as you near completion of the movement. It takes practice, but once you have it in the body, it becomes second nature.
Perform eight repetitions on each side for a total of 16 turns. Eight is an auspicious number in Chinese cosmology, hence the specific count.
The Benefits of the Hua Shan Exercise
According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), illness and poor health occur where there is stiffness and blockage in the body. In the context of sexual health, issues like erectile dysfunction or female dryness and difficulty reaching climax can be linked to blockage and impeded flow of blood and qi (energy) within the body. TCM theory believes qi is the motive force of all functions in the body, including breath cycles and movement of body fluids like blood, with the normal functioning of the kidneys playing a vital role.
Designed with this theory in mind, the Hua Shan exercise provides several benefits for sexual health:
- It creates a continuous movement in both the upper and lower body, improving cardiovascular function and muscle tone.
- The upward and downward motions act as a pumping mechanism to move blood and lymph within the body, enhancing their flow.
- The repetitive circular motions create a meditative state that quiets the mind and relaxes the body, reducing stress and tension and improving all manner of flow in the body.
The combination of physical exercise, toxin removal through the lymphatic system, improved kidney and cardiovascular function, increased blood flow, and stress reduction work together to improve overall body health and specifically sexual function.
By incorporating Hua Shan exercises into your daily routine, you may experience significant improvements to your sexual health and overall well-being within a few weeks. Why not give it a try?
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