《千金方》云∶凡人有四正∶行正、坐正、立正、言正。饥须止,饱须行。
又云∶凡行立坐,勿背日月。
又云∶寒跏趺坐,暖舒脚眠,峻坐以两足作八字,去冷,治五痔病。
又云∶或行及乘马不用回顾,回顾则神去人。
《养生志》云∶旦起勿交臂膝上坐,凶。
《养生要集》云∶内解曰∶卧当正偃正四肢,自安无侧无伏无劬无倾,常思五脏内外昭
明。欲卧,无以人定时加亥,是时天地人万物皆卧为一死与鬼路通,人皆死吾独生矣。欲卧,
常以夜半时加子,是时天地人万物皆卧 ,为一生生气出还,不与人同卧息,常随四时八节。
春夏蚤起,与鸡俱兴;秋冬晏起,必得日光。无逆之,逆之则伤。
《千金方》云∶春欲兴卧早起,夏及秋欲偃息侵夜乃卧早起,冬欲早卧而晏起,皆益人。
虽云早起,莫在鸡鸣前。虽言晏起,莫在日出后。
又云∶人卧,春夏向东,秋冬向西,此为常法。
又云∶暮卧常习闭口,口开即失气,又邪恶从入。
又云∶屈膝侧卧,益人气力,胜正偃卧。
又云∶睡不厌KT ,觉不厌舒。(凡人舒睡则有鬼物魇邪得便,故逐觉时乃可舒耳。)
又云∶丈丈夫头勿北首卧,卧勿当梁脊下卧讫勿留灯烛,令魂魄及六神不安,多愁怨。
又云∶行作鹅王步,眠作师子眠。(右胁着地屈膝。)
又云∶凡眠,先卧心,得卧身。
又云∶人卧一夜,作五覆恒遂更转。
又云∶人卧讫,勿张口,久成消渴,及失血色。
又云∶不得尽眠,令人失气。
又云∶夜卧勿覆其头,得长寿。
又云∶夜卧当耳,勿有孔吹耳聋。
《枕中方》云∶勿以冬甲子夜眠卧。
《千金方》云∶凡人厌,勿燃明唤之定厌死不疑暗唤之吉,亦不得近而急唤。
又云∶人眠,勿以脚悬蹋高处,久成肾水及损房,足冷。
又云∶夏不用屋上露面卧,令面皮肤喜成癣。(一云面风。)
又云∶人头边勿安火炉,日别承火气,头重目精赤及鼻干。
The *Qianjin Fang* (Essential Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Gold) states: Generally, humans have four upright postures: walking upright, sitting upright, standing upright, and speaking upright. One should stop eating when hungry and walk about after being full.
It further states: When walking, standing, or sitting, do not turn your back to the sun or the moon.
It also states: In cold weather, sit in the lotus position (Jiafu Zuo); in warm weather, sleep with legs extended. Sitting upright with feet spread in an "eight" shape dispels cold and treats five types of hemorrhoids.
It also states: When walking or riding a horse, do not look back; looking back causes the Shen (Spirit) to leave the body.
The *Yangsheng Zhi* (Records of Nourishing Life) states: Do not sit with crossed arms and knees upon rising in the morning; this is inauspicious.
The *Yangsheng Yaoji* (Essentials of Nourishing Life) states: The *Neijie* (Inner Explanation) mentions: When lying down, one should lie flat on the back with limbs straight, remaining at peace without side-lying, prone-lying, overexertion, or tilting. Constantly contemplate the clarity of the internal and external aspects of the Five Zang Organs. When intending to sleep, do not fall asleep during Hai Hour (9 PM–11 PM). At this time, heaven, earth, humans, and all things enter sleep, akin to death and connecting with the path of ghosts. If others die while you alone live, it is unfavorable. When intending to sleep, it is best to fall asleep during Zi Hour (11 PM–1 AM). At this time, although heaven, earth, humans, and all things are asleep, a breath of Sheng Qi (Vital Energy) begins to emerge and return. Do not sleep in the same manner as ordinary people; instead, constantly follow the changes of the Four Seasons and Eight Solar Terms. Rise early in Spring and Summer, waking with the roosters; rise late in Autumn and Winter, ensuring sunlight is present. Do not go against this rule; going against it causes injury.
The *Qianjin Fang* states: In Spring, when desiring to rise from bed, wake up early; in Summer and Autumn, when desiring to rest, lie down late at night and wake up early; in Winter, sleep early but wake up late. All these practices benefit the person.
Although it says wake up early, do not do so before the rooster crows. Although it says wake up late, do not do so after the sun has risen.
It also states: When sleeping, face East in Spring and Summer, and West in Autumn and Winter; this is the standard method.
It also states: When going to bed in the evening, habitually keep the mouth closed. Opening the mouth causes loss of Qi, and evil pathogens may enter.
It also states: Sleeping with bent knees in a lateral position enhances physical strength and is superior to lying flat on the back.
It also states: Sleep does not disdain curling up; waking does not disdain stretching out. (Generally, if one sleeps stretched out, evil spirits or nightmares may take advantage, so one should only stretch out upon waking.)
It also states: Men should not sleep with their heads pointing North. Do not sleep directly under the ridgepole of the roof. After sleeping, do not leave lamps or candles burning, as this unsettles the Hun (Ethereal Soul), Po (Corporeal Soul), and the Six Spirits, leading to sorrow and resentment.
It also states: Walk with the gait of a King Goose; sleep with the posture of a Lion. (Lie on the right side, with knees bent.)
It also states: Regarding sleep, first calm the Xin (Heart/Mind), then the body will settle.
It also states: A person typically turns over about five times during a night's sleep.
It also states: Upon waking, do not open the mouth; doing so for a long time leads to Xiao Ke (Wasting-Thirst Diabetes) and loss of blood color.
It also states: One must not sleep too deeply, as this causes loss of Qi.
It also states: Do not cover the head when sleeping at night; this promotes longevity.
It also states: When sleeping at night, do not let ears face drafts/holes; otherwise, deafness may result.
The *Zhenzhong Fang* states: Do not sleep on winter Jiazi days at night.
The *Qianjin Fang* states: When a person yawns, do not call them by lighting a lamp; this will surely cause death from fright. Calling them secretly is auspicious. Also, do not approach closely and call urgently.
It also states: When sleeping, do not hang feet high up; doing so for a long time depletes Kidney Water, damages sexual function, and causes cold feet.
It also states: In summer, do not sleep outdoors on the roof; this makes facial skin prone to tinea (ringworm). (Another view suggests facial wind-stroke.)
It also states: Do not place a charcoal stove near the head; daily exposure to fire Qi causes heavy head, red eyes, and dry nose.