胎息是道家的一种重要的炼养术。练功实践证明，胎息功对于培育元气，涵养精、气、神，治疗五劳七损都有显著效果，还可延年益寿，故而历代养生家极为重视，并积累了丰富的经验。

Fetal breathing is an important Taoist refining technique. Practical practice has proven that Fetal Breathing Kung Fu has significant effects on cultivating vitality, nourishing essence, energy, and spirit, and treating five kinds of fatigue and seven injuries. It can also prolong life. Therefore, health practitioners of all ages attach great importance to it and have accumulated rich experience.