What is Yijin Jing (易筋经)?
In Chinese yi means “change”, jin means “tendons and sinews”, while jing means “methods” taught by Bodhidharma to the monks in Shaolin temple during the 5th century.
Benefits of Yijin Jing?
The basic purpose of Yijin Jing is to turn flaccid and frail sinews and tendons into strong and sturdy ones. It has the ability to heal any internal or external injuries in half the time required. This is a fundamental training of Shaolin monks which enable them to display super human strength.
A MUST for any high-performance athlete or hardcore training. Eg bodybuilding, weight training, runner, martial artists, swimmers etc. Otherwise use it for general optimum health!
This training emphasizes the power from within which differs from the many training methods which focus primarily on muscles alone. With stronger bone structure and tendon strength, it means better health, flexibility and endurance.
Benefits can be summarised as:
- Sharper mental reflexes, memory and agility
- Bringing the balance back between the mental and physical state.
- Bridging the gap between the mental and physical state
- Increasing mobility in various joints of the human body
- Good postures influence the static and nervous structure of the body;
- Stretching muscles and sinews affects the integrity of the organs, joints, meridians and Qi
- Torsion affects metabolism and Jing production
- Breathing produces more and better refined Qi
- Longevity
Uses of Yijin Jing?
It is taught as a series of dynamic and static exercises to cultivate good health and training of internal strength thus promoting longevity.
It is divided into 5 parts
- Systematic and proper stretching of the muscles, ligaments and tendons
- Proper breathing techniques
- Proper training in bone health strength
- Proper training of various joints
- Strengthening of the mind and spirit
Profile
Micke has been practicing yijin jing since he was 16 years old as taught by his Master. Micke is the 51st direct generation from the Bodhidharma’s lineage under Master Cheong Beng Joo who is the in-door disciple of warrior monk Reverend Sek Koh Sum (49th generation) at Shuanglim temple in Singapore. (https://www.shuanglin.sg/significant-dates/) -see Year 1954.
Combined with his TCM knowledge, it has enabled him to quickly heal his multiple injuries of 20 fractures/tears, 4 slip discs and 3 joint dislocations over the last 30+ years. With complete recovery, these injuries have enabled him to better understand the human body and further enhance his physical and mental capacity
He has also shared this ancient knowledge with his patients extensively and they have benefitted greatly.
Harmony Day performance of Yijin Jing at Jacaranda Park – Sydney Olympic Park on 5th April 2019
How Micke uses the Yijin jing to protect his fist when expelling the severe cold in his body
Structure of course
Students will undergo a one-to-one training session once a week for 12 weeks learning the foundation of the 12 basic exercises and the basic breathing techniques. The training will be systematic and according to the student’s pace of learning. Proper mindset and correct techniques will be taught. It will be taught unfiltered as it was taught to Micke when he was 16 years old from the Bodhidharma’s lineage.
After 12 weeks, students have the option to continue training for a year to advance into deeper techniques including basic and deep meditation to accelerate the practice. Yijinjing strives to open the meridian pathways leading to a healthy body and mind.
With adequate and proper training, one can move on to the instructor or mastery level to pass on this beautiful and useful wisdom to family members, friends and posterity
Structure of course
Students will undergo a one-to-one training session once a week for 12 weeks learning the foundation of the 12 basic exercises and the basic breathing techniques. The training will be systematic and according to the student’s pace of learning. Proper mindset and correct techniques will be taught. It will be taught unfiltered as it was taught to Micke when he was 16 years old from the Bodhidharma’s lineage.
After 12 weeks, students have the option to continue training for a year to advance into deeper techniques including basic and deep meditation to accelerate the practice. Yijinjing strives to open the meridian pathways leading to a healthy body and mind.
With adequate and proper training, one can move on to the instructor or mastery level to pass on this beautiful and useful wisdom to family members, friends and posterity