DaoAI
Less gripping
Can you lift your arms without excessive tension in your shoulders or neck? Explore an easy height, with room to breathe.
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Less tension.
More freedom.
Our practice begins with a simple aim: soften unnecessary tension, find support, and let movement flow.
Explore the feelingWith care, Janet · DaoAI
Our traditional practice ideal
Supple.
Supported. Connected.
Support with softness
Your spine has natural curves. Muscles and connective tissues support it; our aim is to explore ease while keeping that support.
A connected wave
Can a small wave travel gradually through your upper back? Notice where the movement flows, and where it feels less coordinated.
We use these observations to guide gentle practice. Regular activity, changes of position and gradual strength-building also support everyday movement.
02 / An optional movement exploration
Less effort.
More listening.
A small front-to-back wave lets you notice how different parts move together. Keep it slow and comfortable.
- Lift with ease. Stand steadily, knees soft. Raise your arms to a comfortable height. Can your shoulders and neck stay relaxed?
- Let the movement travel. Let a small front-to-back wave travel from your hands, through your arms and upper back, down to your waist. Keep breathing.
- Listen for the quieter places. Where does the movement feel smooth? Where do you tense or hesitate? Reduce the range instead of pushing through.
These sensations help you describe your experience. They don’t identify an injury or diagnose a spinal condition.
Explore DaoAI’s approach: two kinds of circle
The DaoAI approach
Two circles.
Different directions.
My teacher’s desk practice uses small circles. Horizontal circles and vertical circles are separate movements; neither needs a forceful twist.
A
Horizontal / viewed from above
A tiny orbit.
Picture a spinning top: its lower tip is a reference point, while the upper part traces a small, level circle. Use this image for a soft pelvic circle—not an attempt to twist the tailbone itself.
Small circle · steady feet · relaxed shoulders
B
Vertical / viewed from the side
A forward-and-back loop.
The circle turns upright, in the front-to-back plane. It is a different movement from the horizontal orbit—and from the loose whole-body wave above.
Different plane · gentle range · no forced bend
Direction diagrams, not anatomical maps. For the full technique, learn the sequence with Janet rather than copying a still picture.
At your desk
Use a stable chair that won’t roll, with feet supported. Start small, pause often, and change position during the day. Two minutes can be a beginning—not a target to push through.
03 / Notice the difference
What do you
notice now?
If comfortable, try the same small wave again. Notice shoulder tension, the flow through your upper back, and your breathing. No change is useful to notice too.
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Keep it kind to your body.
Stop if a movement causes pain, dizziness, tingling or numbness. Seek advice from your GP or physiotherapist if symptoms persist or worsen. This guide offers movement education, not medical assessment or treatment.
When to seek urgent help
New bladder or bowel control problems, numbness around the groin, or new or worsening leg weakness need urgent medical assessment. Do not use this guide to test these symptoms.