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Qianjin · Nourishing Life

Sun Simiao's 'Nourishing Inner Nature' (from the Essential Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Gold) — a classic devoted entirely to 养生. Studied section by section as practical daily longevity practice: self-massage/daoyin, breath regulation, diet, and lifestyle (wellness-focused, no prescriptions).

Yangxing

8 chapters

1Qianjin · Nourishing Life · The Master Outline (Preface on Nourishing Nature)2Qianjin · Nourishing Life · Daolin's Way (The Twelve Fews)3Qianjin · Nourishing Life · Where and How to Live (居处法)4Qianjin · Nourishing Life · Self-Massage & Daoyin (按摩法)5Qianjin · Nourishing Life · Breath Cultivation (调气法)6Qianjin · Nourishing Life · Eating for Longevity (服食法)7Qianjin · Nourishing Life · Everyday Do's and Don'ts (杂忌法)8Qianjin · Nourishing Life · Conserving Vital Essence (节欲养精)