Category: Energy

  • Every hair is fully alert

    ‘In the fully energized state, “every hair is fully alert.” The state of relaxed arousal is what is meant by the chinese term “sung.” This is not the drowsy torpor before sleep. It is the release of tension that saps our strength – so that we become alert, clearheaded and full of vigor. Your head…

  • Master Duan Zhi-Liang Wuji Qigong

  • Joy of Meditation

    Breathing in, I calm my body. Breathing out, I smile. Breathing in, I dwell in the present moment. Breathing out, I know it is a wonderfull moment. Reference: Thich Nhat Hanh The Bloming of a Lotus ISBN 0807012378 p. 15

  • Kuan Yin Standing Qigong

    Master Li Jun Feng shows parts of his Kuan Yin Qigong. Reference: www.shengzhen.org Literature: Sheng Zhen Wuji Yuan Gong: QI Gong of Unconditional Love a Return to Oneness by Li Jun Feng ISBN 9780914955771 Links: Guan Yin wikipedia.org

  • Qigong Master John Chang

    Links: Qigong Master John Chang (orginal) youtube.com John Changs 1st Westerner student youtube.com Books: The Magus of Java: Teachings of an Authentic Taoist Immortal by Kosta Danaos ISBN 0892818131 Nei Kung: Secret Teachings of a Taoist by Kosta Danaos ISBN 0892819073

  • Seven Star Pile Standing

    NOTE: The following article is based on teachings at a recent Push-hands Seminar conducted by Zhang Yun in Philadelphia. It was edited by Dr. Susan Darley, a student of Zhang Yun for the past five years. Pile Standing Zhan Zhuang – Pile standing is the most common training method in traditional Chinese martial arts. Almost…

  • About jin-power

    Written by Ma Hailong, translated by Dr. Lukas Kasenda courtesy of http://www.wu-taichi.de/ In everyday spoken Chinese, jin is used as meaning power or strength. Used as a term in relation to the theory of Taijiquan it has two aspects: the understanding of internal training and power. These aspects are closely related and cannot be separated.…

  • How to train your spirit and energy to drive the body

    Ren Gang Many people have already tried to explain what Taiji is, and what makes this art so special or different from other Chinese martial arts. Some translate it as “The Supreme Ultimate Fist” – giving students an idea that it is a great fighting art, based on strength, speed or martial skills. But to…

  • Wang Hao Da’s Message

    Correct central equilibrium {Zhong Ding} is the basis for everything else in Taijiquan. One must focus with their complete intention {Yi} to differentiate, that which is external and separate from one’s center. The center is the key; it must remain straight and hidden, concentrated, deep inside the body constantly changing, spiraling into the earth for…

  • Chang San-feng on Chi

    Its said that when you breathe out you contact the Root of Heaven and experience a sense of openness, and when you breathe in you contact the Root of Earth and experience a sense of solidity. Breathing out is associated with the fluidity of a dragon, breathing in is associated with strength of a tiger.…

  • Ki Breathing

    by Koichi Tohei Sensei Replenish Ki when sleeping Sleeping is important to replenish Ki. Human beings consume Ki constantly while awake. Everyone sees things, listens, smells, tastes and touches things by using their five senses. All those actions are actions of Ki. Therefore, we need to replenish Ki which we have consumed. Sleeping and Ki…

  • Tai Chi Chuan Method Of Breathing And Chi Direction

    Written by Chen Yen Ling Translated by Tchong Ta-Tchen Some people call Tai Chi Chuan an “inside family fist”. There are three reasons for doing so. First of all, Confucianism discriminates against foreign influences. Secondly, the Tai Chi Chuan technique concentrates upon grabbing the joints of the opponent;s body so that whatever bodily harm that…

  • The Secret Method of Release

    The Four Characters: Support, Lead, Relax, and Release Support the opponent’s power and borrow his force. This involves agility. Lead the opponents power to the front of your body, then begin to store your force. This involves concentration. I relax my force without bending. This involves stillness. I release my force from the waist and…

  • Five Energies Meditation

    Every day you should spend from twenty minutes to two hours harmonizing and adjusting your internal energy. If you can balance your emotions, you will have no anger or sadness and will not be easily excited. In doing this Five Energies meditation, it does not matter what position you sit in, but it is important…

  • Thirteen Important Points in Taijiquan

    Sink the shoulders and drop the elbows; contain the chest and pull up the back; the qi sinks to dantian; an intangible energy lifts up the crown of the head; loosen the waist and kua; distinguish empty and full; upper and lower follow one another; use mind intent, not strength; inner and outer are united;…