In Taijiquan (太極拳) the concept of harmonizing yin (阴) and yang (阳) is commonly given in dualistic statements like having neither excess nor deficiency. But avoiding excess (yang) and deficiency (yin) means that one needs to be where yin and yang meet/unite.
Some practitioners view yin and Yang, as two sides of the same coin,
and this can seem like an appropriate analogy for yin and yang united as one whole.
Taijiquan emphasizes calmness, relaxation, reduced anxiety and stress, and other traits that are characteristic of parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS) control
Taijiquan practitioners know the importance of paying attention, but may not realize that it is natural and normal to attenuate or “tune out” various signals.
In Taijiquan (太極拳) solo practice, one aligns with gravity and only an imaginary opponent that does not produce forces that impact us.
Taijiquan saber or broadsword (刀 dao), and sword (劍 jian), have numerous techniques, but many traditions only list their most important thirteen
Breathe! We have been breathing every day since birth, so it should be easy to breath properly during Taijiquan practice, shouldn’t it? Well, it’s not so simple
The saber/dao, sometimes called a “broadsword” refers to a single edged sword, which is not as commonly practiced as the sword/jian (double-edged straight sword
Scientific studies on Taijiquan (太極拳) will always have limitations, and appropriate and rigorous controls are especially difficult to design.
Sword (劍 jian, double-edged straight sword) is perhaps the most popular weapon in Taijiquan (太極拳) practice, even though it is more difficult to use properly than the saber (刀 dao, sometimes called a “broadsword” and refers to the single edged sword), the other classical short weapon. This may be due to the circularity inherent in … [Read more…]