Longevity Stick Helps Prolong Longevity Through Light Exercise

Developed less than 30 years ago, exercising with the help of a longevity stick, was developed by a Vietnamese citizen following years in a Communist prison at the end of that countrys civil war. While in prison for about five years, exercise became a major part of Mai Bac Dau developed low intensity exercises using a rod to help with balance as well as to prevent illness and help maintain better health.

While developing his 12-step program he drew on the experiences learned from his physician father and the cures handed down over several generation concerning healing. Combining his knowledge of eastern and western medicine he combines exercising with the longevity stick with a vitality adjustment to help promote better health as well as better physical movement capabilities.
Daus belief that longer life is possible through proper nutrition and exercise is supplemented by the knowledge of the years in prison during which he exercised with the longevity stick, helping to better his balance, stamina, flexibility, mental focus and breathing. The exercises are performed in a standing position and only use one piece of low-tech exercise equipment, a stick. The longevity stick is typically a one-inch diameter dowel rod approximately one or two inches longer than the person is tall.
Low Impact Exercise Safe For Most Elderly
The longevity stick is used to help maintain balance throughout the exercise routine and is especially beneficial for elderly persons as they can receive the benefit of exercising without the high impact of many exercises. This reduces the risk of injuries while performing movements to help with circulation as well as breathing techniques.
Exercising with a longevity stick is widely practiced through Vietnam as well as many other Asian countries and recently begun to spread to the United States, Canada, France and Australia. Initially, others were instructed by Dau in the 12 steps of the exercise regimen as they branched out an began to teach others. Many groups meet weekly or in many cases two or three times each week to exercise with the longevity stick.
The name of the exercise device used was given due to the belief that by performing the exercise regularly can help extend the longevity of its practitioners. Practicing with the longevity stick and participating in vitality adjustments can provide the body with the exercise and healthy eating habits the promote a healthier, longer life. Working with the longevity stick is more than simply an exercise program, rather it is a way of life that helps promote longer life.

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