1. Practicing Tai Chi often does not yield immediate fitness results, similar to activities like walking or hiking, but this is a misconception. The reasons for this perception are twofold: Firstly, the practice time is insufficient, meaning the exercise volume is inadequate. If one only practices the simplified Tai Chi three times a day, taking … Read more
What is Tai Chi? The classic states: “Tai Chi is born from Wu Ji, the mother of Yin and Yang.” Wu Ji represents stillness, silent and motionless; Tai Chi represents movement, responding and following the flow. Movement arises from stillness, Wu Ji gives birth to Tai Chi. Tai Chi is the martial art of Yin … Read more
The Six-Word Formula, or Liù Zì Jué, is a method of health cultivation that utilizes the different pronunciations and mouth shapes of the six words: xi, he, hu, xu, chui, xi. By varying the strength of the lips, teeth, throat, and tongue, it stimulates the flow of qi and blood through different organs and meridians. … Read more
The Yi Jin Jing (易筋经), originating from ancient Chinese medical guiding techniques, is known for its effects on strengthening the body and preventing diseases. It has been widely practiced among Daoist, Buddhist, and martial arts practitioners for centuries. The Yi Jin Jing emerged during the Qin and Han dynasties as a form of guiding technique … Read more
Dan Dao Yang Sheng Daoist Practice | Zhe Long Dan Dao Daoist Esoteric Arts | Bi Gu Tai Xi Over the past decade, the practice of Qigong has faced numerous challenges and has made difficult progress. The wheel of history continues to roll forward, and I believe that Qigong will eventually break through the clouds … Read more
Chinese Qigong is rich in content and diverse in types. It can be briefly categorized based on methods, forms, content, purposes, and origins. 1. Categorized by Practice Posture 1. Standing Qigong: This practice is performed in a standing position, also known as Zhan Zhuang. Standing Qigong is effective in increasing Qi strength, strengthening the body, … Read more
Taiji Luo Wanxiang Since ancient times, practitioners of Chinese Qigong have undergone thousands of years of cultivation and transmission, compiling numerous methods. According to ancient texts, whether from Daoism, Confucianism, Buddhism, or martial arts schools, each has its unique Qigong practices, collectively numbering in the thousands, which can be said to return to one. Among … Read more
Editor’s Introduction Qigong training focuses on nourishing and cultivating Qi. When Qi is nourished, it becomes still; when Qi is still, the spirit is clear. With a clear spirit, one can maneuver appropriately. Cultivating Qi requires diligence in body movement. The method of body movement begins with Ma Bu (standing meditation), followed by the stretching … Read more