Uncle, Master Zhong practicing Tai Chi at Wudang
In Tai Chi pracitce, the practitioner uses the spirit to guide the Qi and the Qi to guide the body. Motion comes from stillness (Wuji). Tai Chi is characterized by smooth flowing movements united with Qigong, concentration of the mind and the practical application of internal kung fu. Seeking stillness in motion and practicing with a high degreee of concentation balances the inner and outer and the practitioner reaches into the stage of void. Man united with heaven as one.
Pre-heaven Qi (Yuan Qi) is created from Wuji. Tai Chi's fluid, harmonious and meditative movements train Yin and Yang and bring the two kinds of inner Qi into balance. Tai Chi allows the pracitioner to reach balance and gentleness. Under a good teacher's guidance the practitioner can generate Yuan Qi in the Dantian. Through sitting and standing meditation techniques, and cooperative Tai Chi movement, the Qi can be culitvated into motion. The quality and quantity of Yuan Qi can be improved as well as its explosive power (jing). This all can further establish the internal foundation for Tai Chi sparring and push hands.
Daily Wisdom
"A great sage can learn from anyone."
Wudang Priest
Master Yun Xiang Tseng
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