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Names of exercises of Taoist practice

Diamond Strength Practice


Jin Gang Gong 金刚功


(8 external exercises)




1. Two hands pierce the top, benefits for the triple heater

Shuang shou cha ding li san jiao


双手插顶利三焦

2. Arms and legs are in front and behind, strengthening kidneys and waist

Shou zu qian hou gu shen yao


手足前后固肾腰

3. Holding one arm aloft to regulate the functions of the spleen and digestion

Tiaoli pifu xu danju


调理脾肤需单举

4. The liver is on the left, the lungs are on the right - as though shooting at a Hawk

Zou gan you fei ru she diao


左肝右肺如射雕

5. Turning back, observing foot, eliminating diseases of the heart

Hui tou wang zu qu xin ji


回头望足去心疾

6. Five exhaustions and seven wounds, glancing behind

Wu lao qi shang xiang hou qiao


五劳七伤向后瞧

7. Phoenix spreads its wings, power is in the whole body

Fenghuang zhan chi zhou shen li


凤凰展翅周身力

8. Tapping two feet, addictions and bad habits disappear

Liang zu dun dun yin shi xiao


两足顿顿饮嗜消