The Huangdi Neijing (黄帝内经) discusses the relationship between the Five Elements (五行) and the Five Organs (五脏) in the fourth chapter of the Jinkui Zhenyan Lun (金匮真言论篇): Five Elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water Five Organs: Liver, Heart, Spleen, Lung, Kidney East corresponds to the color green, associated with the Liver (肝), opening to the … Read more
The “Huangdi Neijing Health Preservation Methods for the Five Organs and Six Bowels” explains that the human body is a microcosm of the universe, where the five organs (wuzang) and six bowels (liufu) reflect larger issues when they encounter minor problems. The human body is a system that emphasizes balance and harmony, with each organ … Read more
Tai Chi, without a doubt, is a form of martial art, originally developed as a technique for combat. However, it is also a perfect combination of the dialectical thinking of the Chinese nation with martial arts, arts, and guiding techniques. It represents a high-level human culture and serves as a martial exercise for strengthening the … Read more
The Essence of Tai ChiFollowing Nature’s Way The saying goes: “Tai Chi is fundamentally natural; human intention should not be forced.” Nature is the lifeline of Tai Chi. The great outdoors is the source of human survival. “The Dao follows nature”; only by acting in accordance with natural laws can one learn and practice Tai … Read more
Tai Chi culture is an ancient Chinese culture that permeates various cultural fields and phenomena. Due to the universality of Tai Chi, its essence can infiltrate various cultural domains and phenomena, allowing us to feel its omnipresence and omnipotence; however, this does not imply that everything can be called Tai Chi, as each phenomenon has … Read more
Tai Chi (Taijiquan) is permeated with the concepts of “Yin and Yang” and “Void and Reality” throughout its practice. This is manifested in each Tai Chi movement, which embodies the principles of “Opening and Closing”, “Round and Square”, “Coiling and Uncoiling”, “Void and Reality”, “Light and Heavy”, “Soft and Hard”, “Slow and Fast”, and features … Read more
Tai Chi Chuan is the world’s largest martial art. It represents the quintessence of Chinese martial arts and serves as a carrier and symbol of traditional Chinese culture. It is a discipline that interprets and expresses traditional Chinese philosophy through the body. The essence that distinguishes martial arts from other disciplines is its function of … Read more
Tai Chi (太极拳) is an excellent method for health preservation. As people’s awareness of health preservation increases, many have joined the ranks of Tai Chi practitioners. Are you practicing Tai Chi correctly? How can you improve your Tai Chi practice? Grasp the Core, Experience the Characteristics1. Relaxed and Gentle: The posture is stable and expansive, … Read more
As we enter a new era, the terms “Tai Chi” and “Tai Chi Quan” are increasingly used, both domestically and internationally, playing an indispensable role in promoting national fitness, fostering international exchanges, and enhancing Chinese culture, becoming one of the most beautiful cultural symbols of the Chinese nation. In exploring the reasons behind this phenomenon, … Read more
Fasting (Bigu) refers to a method of inducing the body’s potential and innate qualities through a series of practices such as breath control (shiqi), swallowing saliva, and guidance techniques, without any “nutritional substances” provided. This method aims to help the body obtain energy, eliminate accumulated fats, toxins, and waste, thus entering a new balanced state. … Read more