Chinese Whispers

Tuesday, 12 December 2017

Zhan Zhuang

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During Standing Pole exercise (Zhan Zhuang) the Bai Hui acupoint (at the top of the head) connects with the heavenly qi; the Yong Quan (at ...
Tuesday, 7 November 2017

Progression in Taijiquan

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The progression of Taijiquan practice can be seen in this way: in the first stage practice is like moving at the bottom of water; in the...
Friday, 3 November 2017

The role of breathing on qi circulation...

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When correct Taijiquan practice is achieved, the joints and muscles move unimpeded and the Qi flow is no longer blocked. There’s a saying “...
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Friday, 22 September 2017

Guarding the essence...

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For various reasons not many contemporary practitioners are able to realise or transmit the true method and essence of Taijiquan. The pas...
Wednesday, 2 August 2017

The Three Principles of Change

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Taijiquan’s core principle is based on the “Zhou Yi", the Book of Change. The three principles of Change as explained in the Book a...
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Saturday, 10 June 2017

Following the nature of water...

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The highest virtue is to be like water (the big dao of Taiji). Laozi stated:  "The highest virtue is like water, benefitting all th...

Learning to "harmonise"...

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Taijiquan postures are often complex in nature and require the mind-intention to be focused on more than one area, such as on the coordin...
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