WHAT IS DO-IN?

Do-in is a self-massage technique to promote qi cultivation and mindfulness of the body.
The Japanese words “do” and “in” both mean “to lead or guide”. In this case, it refers to guiding or leading the qi (pronounced chee), the vital energy in the body.

The Japanese took do-in from the Chinese who called it “daoyin”. The first manuscripts of daoyin appeared around 200 BC. While daoyin usually applied to movement exercises, the Japanese do-in is a subset of massage techniques within the broader scope of daoyin exercises.