1. The Xin (mind/heart) motivates the qi, directs it to sink, so that it can be stored and concentrated into the bones. 2. Let the qi motivate the body without hindrance, so that it will effortlessly follow your xin (mind/heart). 3. If the shen (spirit) is raised, there will not be any sluggishness. This is… Continue reading The Understanding of the Thirteen Postures
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Substantiality and Insubstantiality
How can substantiality and insubstantiality be distinguished between left and right or between top and bottom parts of the body? The muscles, the skeleton and the nerves are parts of the body system. When practicing the movements, the use of consciousness to sink and relax the body is most important. The centre of gravity is… Continue reading Substantiality and Insubstantiality
Wudang Mountain Master Wang Ping
Effortlessly
Fong Ha
The Bow
Tsa Pi Shiu Lin Jing – Interpret energy
There are many different forms of jing with shenming or Tsa Pi Shiu Lin Jing as the highest form of jing where you sense the opponents jin and yi (intention) before is visible or manifested and you control and release your opponent with Yi (pure intent) or Shen only. (Thomas compilation from different sources) At… Continue reading Tsa Pi Shiu Lin Jing – Interpret energy
Pushhands
Li Heshen Taiji quan Push-hand of Master Zhu Datong 1 Zhu Datong Ma Yongqing Ma Jiang Bao
Huang Sheng Shyan
黄性贤(杨式太极拳)-示范一 黄性贤(杨式太极拳)-示范二 黄性贤(杨式太极拳)-示范三 黄性贤(杨式太极拳)-示范四
陽 yang 陰 yin
Yin-yang are opposing Yin-yang are mutually rooted Yin-yang mutually transform Yin-yang mutually wax and wane Yin and yang are neither substances nor forces Taiji is born of Wu Chi. It is the origin of dynamic and static states and the mother of yin and yang. If they move, they separate. If the remain static,… Continue reading 陽 yang 陰 yin
That which shrinks Must first expand
That which shrinks Must first expand. That which fails Must first be strong. That which is cast down Must first be raised. Before receiving There must be giving. This is called perception of the nature of things. Soft and weak overcome hard and strong. Fish cannot leave deep waters, And a country’s weapons should not… Continue reading That which shrinks Must first expand
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