Specialist TCM Courses
Wuyi Dandao Bigu Practice
Study Wuyi Dandao Bigu, nine moving practices, seated stillness, and lying-down practices through a structured pathway of body management, qi-and-blood regulation, and mind–body recovery.
About This Course
Course Introduction
Wuyi Dandao Bigu Practice is taught by Liu Hebin and covers martial-medicine culture, Dandao bigu, moving exercises, seated stillness, and lying-down recovery practices. The course emphasizes that bigu is not simply 'not eating': it involves coordinated qi practice, moving and still exercises, and lifestyle management within safe, structured training. Centered on integrating martial and medical traditions, Dandao wellness, and joint mind–body practice, it discusses bodily responses during bigu, qi-and-blood movement, daily routines, and resuming food. It is intended for traditional-wellness enthusiasts, mind–body learners, health-management practitioners, and those seeking to improve lifestyle and bodily condition through structured training.
Learn Step by Step
What You Will Learn
Explore Wuyi Dandao Bigu Practice's basic concepts, preparation before bigu, precautions during practice, management of resuming food, and observation of bodily responses. Nine movement practices are covered: arm-swing warm-up, expelling the old and drawing in the new, tapping the eight hollows, standing to gather light, shaking heaven and earth, tapping the dragon pillar, strengthening the root and restoring yang, seven-step breathing, and heng-ha wellness practice.
You will also study seated stillness practice for replenishing energy and lying practice for relaxation and recovery, while exploring relationships between emotions, sleep, metabolism, weight management, and physical sensations during bigu training. The course develops a complete pathway: practice – bigu – observation – return to eating – everyday care.
Course Structure
Course Outline
Public preview: the following lessons are those publicly displayed on the original website.
- 01
[Wuyi Dandao Bigu Retreat] Moving Practices - Lesson 01 - Arm-Swing Warm-Up - Liu Hebin
- 02
[Wuyi Dandao Bigu Retreat] Moving Practices — Lesson 02: Expelling the Old and Taking in the New — Liu Hebin
- 03
[Wuyi Dandao Bigu Retreat] Moving Practices - Lesson 03 - Patting the Eight Xu Areas - Liu Hebin
- 04
[Wuyi Dandao Bigu Retreat] Movement Practice — Lesson 04: Standing Practice and Gathering Light — Liu Hebin
- 05
[Wuyi Dandao Bigu Retreat] Moving Practices — Lesson 05: Shaking Heaven and Earth — Liu Hebin
- 06
[Wuyi Dandao Bigu Retreat] Moving Practices - Lesson 06 - Patting the Dragon Pillar - Liu Hebin
- 07
[Wuyi Dandao Bigu Retreat] Movement Practice — Lesson 07: Strengthening the Root and Restoring Yang — Liu Hebin
- 08
[Wuyi Dandao Bigu Retreat] Moving Practices — Lesson 08: Seven-Step Breathing — Liu Hebin
- 09
[Wuyi Dandao Bigu Retreat] Moving Practices - Lesson 09 - Heng-Ha Sound Practice for Wellness - Liu Hebin
- 10
[Wuyi Dandao Bigu Retreat] Movement Practice — Lesson 10: Conclusion — Liu Hebin
Learning Experiences
Student Feedback
I used to think bigu meant enduring hunger. After the course, I realized the practices, daily routine, and return-to-food management are what really matter.
The nine moving practices are well suited to daily practice. The course gave me a new understanding of bodily responses and energy management.
The course calls for careful supervised practice, rather than casual experimentation on your own. Following the instructor's procedure gives me more reassurance.