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Liuzijue (Six Healing Sounds)
六字訣 / 六字诀
A listing is not a recommendation.
Origin: China · Tradition: A qigong method of breathing and voicing · Breathing
What it is
A qigong practice combining specific sounds (xu, he, hu, si, chui, xi, and others) with movement. Traditional theory links them to the organs. The usual English name is “Six Healing Sounds”.
A short introduction (not a treatment instruction)
- A small voice, or the breath alone, is enough; do not strain the throat.
- Do not force the breath to be long.
- Learn the form from a teacher.
Symptoms or aims often mentioned with this practice
- Breathing
- Stress or unease
- Tiredness
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Research notes (this is not a promise of effect)
C: Preliminary, small, or lower-quality studies, or mixed results. These notes should not be over-read
There are a few studies as an adjunct in respiratory rehabilitation. The traditional mapping to organs has not been scientifically demonstrated.
Sources
Safety notes
Over-breathing and dizziness. If you have a respiratory condition, consult your physician.
If you are unsure, or if you have a health condition, are pregnant, or take medicine, consult a qualified professional.
Situations in which this is better avoided
- Acute respiratory failure
- An unevaluated state in which dizziness or fainting occurs easily