Is it better to practice Baduanjin in the morning or in the evening?

Both morning and evening practice of Baduanjin have their own benefits. If you want to improve work or study efficiency through practicing Baduanjin, it is better to practice in the morning; if you aim to relieve daily fatigue, relax your body and mind, and improve sleep quality, practicing in the evening may be more suitable. The specific choice should depend on individual lifestyle habits, physical condition, and schedule. Detailed analysis is as follows:

Morning is the time when the body's yang energy begins to rise. Practicing Baduanjin in the morning helps promote the smooth circulation of yang energy, allowing the body to recover quickly from sleep and making people feel energetic and full of vitality, thus better preparing for the day's work and activities. The air in the morning is relatively fresh, and combining Baduanjin movements with breathing regulation allows full use of the fresh air, enhancing pulmonary respiratory function and increasing lung capacity.

Practicing Baduanjin in the evening can help relieve stress accumulated from work and daily life, relaxing both body and mind. Through body stretching, twisting, and regulated breathing during practice, tense muscles can be relaxed, the nervous system soothed, and feelings of anxiety and fatigue reduced, resulting in a sense of physical and mental pleasure and relaxation. Practicing in the evening leaves the body in a relatively calm and relaxed state, which helps improve sleep quality, facilitates entry into deep sleep, and alleviates insomnia.

During exercise, attention should be paid to maintaining an appropriate intensity and method to avoid overexertion that may cause physical discomfort.