"Tai Chi Liver-Soothing Sleep Enhancement Exercise" System Explained

—Using the circular movements of Tai Chi to soothe liver stagnation, calm the mind and spirit, and achieve peaceful, restful sleep.

I. Explanation of the Exercise Name: Three Layers of Meaning
• Tai Chi: The exercise form is based on Tai Chi, with movements that are fluid, gentle, and continuous, like an endless circle. The focus is on harmonizing yin and yang, using softness to overcome hardness.
• Soothing the Liver: Directly addresses the source of stress in modern people—the liver system. It clears stagnation in the liver meridian, calms excessive fire, and releases suppressed emotions and energy.
• Sleep Enhancement Exercise: The purpose is clear and profound. It's not just about "helping with sleep," but also pursuing "smooth" sleep—in harmony with natural rhythms, promoting smooth circulation of qi and blood, and calming the mind and spirit, ultimately achieving deep and peaceful sleep quality like that of a baby.

Core Philosophy: In Taoist philosophy, insomnia is often seen as "yang failing to enter yin, and the spirit and soul not returning to their proper place." This exercise, by clearing the liver qi, the "pathway of the soul," allows yang energy to be smoothly contained within yin, the spirit and soul naturally return to their abode, and restful sleep is achieved.

II. Three Core Effects of the Exercise
Specific Effects
Soothes the Liver and Relieves Stagnation (Addressing the Root Cause): Relieves chest tightness, dry mouth, bitter taste, and premenstrual breast tenderness caused by stress, anxiety, and anger; regulates liver qi and improves digestion.
Calms the Mind and Soothes the Spirit (Aiding Sleep): Quickly calms the chaotic thoughts of the day, reducing the "background processes" in the brain; lowers sympathetic nervous system activity, creating a peaceful physical and mental environment for sleep.
Nourishes Water and Supports Wood (Strengthening the Foundation): Through the movements, it guides qi downwards, nourishing kidney water (water nourishes wood), fundamentally nurturing the liver wood, preventing excessive liver yang and虛火 (deficient fire) from causing frequent awakenings and excessive dreaming at night.

III. Suitable for:
• Individuals with various types of stress-induced, anxiety-induced, and overthinking-induced insomnia.
• Individuals with excessive liver fire, manifesting as irritability, difficulty falling asleep, and frequent awakenings between 1-3 AM.
• Menopausal women experiencing hot flashes and insomnia.
• Individuals who want to improve sleep quality and break their dependence on sleeping pills. • For those who habitually use their phones before bed and have difficulty switching off their minds.

Contraindications: There are no specific contraindications, but it is not advisable to practice after drinking alcohol or after a heavy meal. Individuals with severe depression or mental disorders are advised to practice under the supervision of a professional.

This course includes:
Demonstration exercises (30 minutes) for easy follow-along practice
Practice tips
A course format consisting of 6 optimal movements carefully selected by Master Mingxuan based on human anatomy.