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Do-in


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    • Daoyin
    • Dōin
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    • found: Work cat.: 2006017459: Kushi, M. The Dō-in way, 2006:ECIP data view (ancient traditional exercise for the cultivation of physical health, mental serenity, and spirituality)
    • found: Kōjien(Dōin)
    • found: Woodham, A. Encyc. of healing therapies, 1997:p. 98 (Do-in: Closely related to shiatsu and acupressure, do-in is a form of Japanese self-massage designed to stimulate the flow of ki of life energy through the body. Do-in (pronounced dough-in and sometimes also spelled daoyn) originated as a way of maintaining good health similar to qigong or yoga, but is now instead praticed as a form of self-help shiatsu.)
    • found: Trivieri, L. American Holistic Health Assoc. guide to holistic health, 2001:p. 221 (One form of self-acupressure that is becoming better known in the U.S. is called Do-In, which incorporates stretching and breathing exercises in addition to manual acupoint and meridian stimulation.)
    • found: Illus. encyc. of body-mind discipline, 1998:p. 118 (Do-in: Japanese name for an ancient exercise system that brings the mind and body into concert with the inherent, natural rhythms of human life. This self-help system, which includes self-acuppunture, massage, breathing techniques, and physical exercise, enhances the flow of vital energy in the body.)
    • found: Dillard, J. Alternative medicine for dummies, 1998:p. 168 (Do-In. Acu-Yoga combines finger pressure with whole body postures, meditation, and stretching and breathing exercises. Do-In is similar but also adds more vigorous ways to stimulate the acupuncture points.)
    • found: Encyc. of alternative medicine, 1996:p. 257 (Do-in (or self acupressure massage)) p. 289 (Do-In. Commonly practiced in China and Japan, this self-help therapy is a complete program for personal health maintenance, including acupressure with massage and physical exercise.)
    • notfound: Web. 3;Encarta world Eng. dict. online, May 26, 2006;Am. heritage dict. online, May 26, 2006
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    • RA780.7
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    • 2006-05-26: new
    • 2006-07-17: revised
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