From the perspective of traditional medicine, kneeling is a simple and effective health care guide, which has a variety of effects such as replenishing qi and blood, regulating the spleen and stomach.
Kneeling and sitting, all the time to nourish qi
1. Promote qi and blood
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that if the body's qi is stored more and used less, it can maintain energy.
Normally, the body's qi and blood tend to converge in the upper body, and it is difficult to flow smoothly to the soles of the feet, however, kneeling and sitting can "lead blood down", promote the flow of qi and blood to the lower body, and achieve the effect of "nourishing vitality".
From a physiological point of view, kneeling and sitting posture can promote blood return in the lower limbs and increase the blood supply to the heart, so that the heart can pump blood to all parts of the body, nourish the tissues of the body, and make people more energetic.
2. Relieve low back fatigue and pain
Sitting for a long time often leads to fatigue in the lower back area, and kneeling can reduce the pressure on the lower back by changing the sitting position, thereby relieving low back fatigue.
Kneeling also improves blood circulation in the lumbosacral region, nourishes the area, and reduces lumbosacral pain.
3. Regulates the spleen and stomach
On the left and right sides below the knees, there is a depression, that is, the location of the and, these two places are the key health acupuncture points on the stomach meridian. (Click on the acupuncture point to view the detailed method of taking the acupoint)
Adopting a kneeling posture can effectively stimulate the body's stomach, spleen and liver meridians, ensuring that they are unimpeded, thereby harmonizing the function of the spleen and stomach.
4. Dredging the meridians
In the kneeling position, the muscles in front of the legs become tense, pulling the Zuyang Ming stomach meridian that passes through the area, which is known for its abundant qi and blood, and has the effect of promoting the smooth flow of the meridians.
5. Spine stretching and posture improvement
Kneeling can help stretch and stretch the spine, reduce spine stress and stiffness associated with sitting for long periods of time, and help maintain the natural curve of the spine.
Kneeling helps to adjust the sitting posture so that the spine remains upright and the shoulders are relaxed, thereby improving poor posture problems such as round shoulders and hunched back.
6. Relieves cold hands and feet
For people with cold hands and feet, kneeling can stimulate the calf nasal points in the knees, play a role in activating the meridians, dissipating wind and cold, and improving the symptoms of cold hands and feet.
How exactly should you "sit on your knees"?
Spread a cushion on the ground with a moderate amount of firmness and softness, and sit on your knees with your heels together as close as possible. If the heels are not fully together, they can be slightly apart, but the knees and the inside of the big foot ball must be brought together.
In the process of kneeling, you should slowly sit downward, and at the same time tighten the knees, thighs, and ischial bones, and actively press the instep on the ground, and fold the groin inward, that is, the force of internal rotation. The ischial bones should be directed perpendicular to the center of the earth, ensuring that the pelvis does not fall backwards.
Once seated, the upper body should sink to the instep of the foot, so that the lower half of the tibialis anterior muscle and the position of the inside front of the foot fit the mat. At the same time, the spine should remain elongated, the body should be relaxed, and the breath should be naturally breathed.
In the process of kneeling, it is necessary to keep the spine straight and the body slightly floating, which can not only develop a good kneeling posture, but also avoid excessive pressure on the knees.
Kneeling should not be too long, especially for beginners. It is advisable to start the exercise with a short period of time, such as 3-5 minutes, and gradually increase the time. Sitting on your knees for long periods of time can put pressure on your knees and ankles.
Kneeling is good for the body, but it's not for everyone. In particular, children and people with severe osteoporosis, fractures, sores, meniscus injuries and other diseases should practice with caution or avoid kneeling.