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Frolics of animals were originated in the period of Spring and Autumn, and the Warring States Period, from Frolics of the Two Animals, Frolics of the Three Animals to Frolics of Multiple Animals. Based on this, Hua Tuo developed the Wuqinxi (Frolics of the Five Animals), a series of exercises based on movements of the tiger, deer, bear, ape, and crane.
These easy to do, fun to practice movements are very complete for physical conditioning and internal health and well. It now enjoys reputation throughout the entire world.
Who's Hua Tuo?
Hua Tuo (born in 127 BC and died in 208), styled Yuan Hua, was a native of Qiao prefecture (today's Bozhou), Pei State in the Eastern Han Dynasty, the first famous Chinese surgeon.
He developed the use of anesthesia, and furthered the limited Chinese knowledge of anatomy.
Besides being one of the most respected physicians in Chinese history, Hua Tuo also devised techniques to enhance health. He developed the Wuqinxi (Frolics of the Five Animals), a series of exercises based on movements of the tiger, deer, bear, ape, and crane.
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